What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asian pop artist overcome by narcotic (7)" mean?

The definition is "Asian pop". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BHANG (synonym="cannabis you chew") + RA (synonym="RA") = BHANGRA; definition: "Asian pop" The answer is BHANGRA.

Asian pop artist overcome by narcotic (7)

Times Cryptic #28791 | 6 Down | 2023-12-20 flower

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