Tag: songs

  • Snoop Dogg posts video of desi dance party

    Snoop Dogg posts video of desi dance party

    American music legend Snoop Dogg is back at it again, and this time, he’s blending his signature style with some desi flavor.

    The legendary rapper recently shared a video on his Instagram account with the caption, “When all the cuzzins get 2gether ,” accompanied by the song “Do It (Let Me See You Shake).”

    The video, which features people dancing to the infectious beat of the track, seems to have been shot in a lively, vibrant setting. While there’s no confirmation, netziens suggest it is from Afghanistan.

    In the video, people are seen dancing wildly, with energy and joy that’s hard to miss.

    Whether it’s in the streets of Afghanistan or anywhere else, the beat moves everyone.

  • 24 years after her death, Nazia Hassan remains the ultimate pop icon

    24 years after her death, Nazia Hassan remains the ultimate pop icon

    Nazia Hassan was a talented singer who amazed fans with her powerful voice and energetic performances. The Aap Jaisa koi singer was born on 3 April, 1965 in Karachi.
    To pay tribute to her let’s look back at her most popular songs.

    Nazia Hassan with her first song, ‘Aap Jaisa Koi,’ which turned her into an overnight star.

    Her debut album, ‘Disco Deewane’, released in the year 1981, the music was a huge hit. It sold a record number of copies and was loved by people in 14 countries.

    Other famous songs by Nazia include Boom Boom, Dil Ki Lagi, Aankehin Churanay Walay and Dosti, which for a long time appeared on the top spots on the music charts. Nazia Hassan also got the title of Queen of Pop.

    Nazia Hassan won many awards during her time, including Pakistan’s highest civilian award for doing her significant work in music, the Pride of Performance. She had the pride of almost being the youngest ever Pakistani singer, at only 15, to also receive the prestigious Filmfare award for the song Aap Jaisa Koi.

    Tragically, Nazia Hassan passed away on August 13, 2000, after a brave fight against lung cancer. She died in London, and although her time in the spotlight was short, Nazia’s music will always be remembered for inspiring and touching lives worldwide.

    Nazia married Karachi-based businessman Mirza Ishtiaq Baig on March 30, 1995.

    Her brother Zoheb Hassan was also a singer and music composer; the two siblings, therefore, collaborated on a number of music projects. Zoheb was a major part of Nazia’s music career and was, in fact, a co-producer for many of her music albums.

  • Bollywood’s Lalit Pandit admits 90s smash hit music was plagiarized from Pakistan

    Bollywood’s Lalit Pandit admits 90s smash hit music was plagiarized from Pakistan

    In a shocking revelation, renowned Bollywood composer Lalit Pandit admitted that the iconic soundtrack of the 1990s film ‘Aashiqui’ was plagiarized from Pakistani songs.
    Recently he gave an interview to Bollywood Hungama, where he discussed Bollywood’s music culture, how important it was for him to stay true to their beats, and how Nadeem and Sharavan, the composers of ‘Aashqui’ copied Pakistani music.

    “The film industry is well aware that many Pakistani songs were adapted and used in the 1990s hit film “Aashiqui,” which made Nadeem and Shravan extremely popular,” he revealed.

    He also said, “Nadeem and Shravan would travel to Dubai, buy Pakistani cassettes, and then reproduce the music as their own. This was an open secret in the industry, and ‘Aashiqui’ s’ music was no exception. The whole industry knew about this practice, but nobody spoke out against it.”

    Lalit Pandit composed many famous songs along with his brother Jatin Pandit. Here are some of their most popular ones:
    Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaise Kaise (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
    Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai).

  • Streaming giant Spotify adds music videos to output

    Streaming giant Spotify adds music videos to output

    Stockholm (AFP) – Music streaming giant Spotify on Wednesday announced it would be posting music videos on its platform in “select markets”, entering an arena long dominated by YouTube.

    “The beta version of music videos on Spotify begins rolling out today…,” the company said in a statement.

    It would release limited catalogue of hits from global artists such as Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, and Ice Spice, as well as local favourites, it added.

    Initially, the music videos will only be available to paying subscribers in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia,the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya.

    In early February, Spotify announced it had passed 600 million monthly users, of which 236 million were paying subscribers.

    Google’s streaming behemoth YouTube has long dominated music videos online, with much of the platform’s most-viewed content being music videos.

    Songs like Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” and K-pop star Psy’s viral hit “Gangnam Style” each gathered several billion views.

    Spotify has invested heavily since its launch to fuel growth with expansions into new markets and, most recently, exclusive content such as podcasts.

  • Hamza Ali Abbasi wants item number songs eliminated from films

    Hamza Ali Abbasi wants item number songs eliminated from films

    Hamza Ali Abbasi does not like item numbers and he’s never hidden his dislike for the songs.
    While participating in a recent episode of a podcast, the actor once again strongly opposed item number songs .

    In a video clip taken from the interview, Hamza Ali Abbasi openly talks about common songs and item numbers along with fellow artistes.

    The host can be seen questioning the actor about item numbers, to which Hamza Ali Abbasi replies, “I don’t support item numbers.” He then draws a clear line between what constitutes an item number and what qualifies as music. He gives an impassioned plea for a shift away from explicit sexual content.

    “We give ourselves false comfort that one is hot, one is vulgar or one is sexy. There is no such thing as either an item number or normal songs with nothing in between, there is a difference between the two.”

    He further clarified that songs which only show dance and no nudity are normal songs which he does not oppose, however, he stressed that he will never support any song which is an item number.

    Actress Hania Aamir, also present in the interview with Hamza Ali Abbasi, agreed with him and said that these issues need to be discussed openly so that films can be improved.

  • Atif Aslam returns to bollywood after seven years

    Atif Aslam returns to bollywood after seven years

    Pakistani pop star and songwriter Atif Aslam, who ruled the Bollywood music landscape a few years ago, is now returning to the Indian film industry after a gap of almost seven years.

    The superstar singer is lending his vocals to romantic songs for the film ‘Love Story of 90’s’.

    The film is a Amit Kasaria directorial venture and will be produced by Sangani Brothers. It will star Adhyayan Suman alongside Miss Universe Diva, Divita Rai.
    Expressing excitement about the momentous collab, the producers stated, “We are very ecstatic as Atif Aslam has sung the very first song in our film LSO90’s. Fans of Atif Aslam will be thrilled. He is making a return in Bollywood through our film.”

    The Sangani brothers elaborated on the challenge of bringing Atif on board, stating, “It was a challenge to bring Atif Aslam on board as he focuses on the storyline and the ensemble of the cast. He was really impressed and prepared to lend his voice to the film’s song. It’s a moment of pride and joy for us.”

    The title song of Punjabi film ‘Jee Ve Sohneya Jee’, starring Pakistani heartthrob Imran Abbas, has sung by music maestro Atif Aslam, has been released on Tuesday. With dramatic cords and low beat, it has the ability to grow on the audience.

  • The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?

    The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?

    The song that has taken the country by storm. Coke Studio’s Tu Jhoom is a smashing success but not everyone understands the Punjabi lyrics. Here is what they mean.

    Verse 1: Naseebo Lal

    Peeda nu mai seene laavan

    [I will] accept pain

    Te mai hasdi jaavan

    then laughing all the way

    Oooh, peeda nu mai seene laavan

    [I will] accept pain

    Te mai hasdi jaavan

    then laughing all the way

    Dhuppan de naal lad-lad ke ve labhiya apniyan chaavan

    Fighting with sunlight, I found my shade

    Dukh v apne, sukh v apne, mai te bas eh jaana..

    Sadness is mine, Happiness is mine, that’s all I know


    Sab nu samajh ke ki karna aye

    What will I do by understanding everyone?

    Dil nu eh samjhavan

    That’s what I keep explaining to my heart

    [Chorus: Naseebo Lal]

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl x2

    Verse 2: Abida Parveen

    Mai deewani, kuch na jaana

    I love deeply, I know nothing

    Mast hoke gaavan

    I sing with extreme passion

    Duniya raaji karke kamle

    You can spend time making the world happy

    Phir v chain nai aauna

    But you will still never find peace

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te

    If I attain every form of happiness

    Picche ki reh jaana

    What will remain?

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te

    If I attain every form of happiness

    Picche ki reh jaana

    What will remain?

    Tere bas me kuch v nahi eh

    Nothing is in your control

    Dil nu eh samjhavan

    I keep trying to tell my heart

    Chorus: Abida Parveen & Background Singers

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl


    Oohoo, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tuu jhooom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom     x3
    Oohhooo, tu jhoom

    Verse 3: Naseebo Lal & Abida Parveen

    Mai raazi apni zaat toh

    I am satisfied with myself

    Mai utte apni aukaat toh

    I am higher than what I can accomplish

    Eh duniya meri fikar nahi..

    This world is of no concern to me


    Mai samajh gayi har baat nu

    I understand every single thing

    Ki karna eh unchiya shaana nu

    Why do we need the highest status?

    Ki khatrana aasmana nu

    Why do we to touch the sky? [reach new heights]

    Mai hasdi-hasdi hai jeena

    I want to live my life laughing away [happy, without any sadness]

    Mei nikal gayi gumaana toh

    Ive stopped thinking about things

    Mai te mere wargiyan ki

    I reflect my inner self

    Khud kulon kyuin sharmana

    Why should I be shy of myself (be underconfident)

    Duniya raazi kar v layi eh

    Even if you make the whole world happy

    Phir v chain nahi aauna

    You still won’t find any peace

    Jo hai tera labh jaayega, karke koi bahana

    Whatever is yours will find you, one way or the other

    Tere bass me kuch v nahi hai, dil nu eh samjhavan

    Nothing is on your control, I explain to my heart

    Chorus: Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal & Background Singers

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl

    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Outro: Abida Parveen & Naseebo Lal

    Mai deewani kuch na jaana

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything


    Mei deewani, mai deewani

    I’m enraptured, I’m enraptured

    Mai.. deewaani..

    I’m enraptured

    O, mai deewani kuch na jaana

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana

    I’m carefree, I know nothing

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana
    I’m carefree, I know nothing

    Kuch na jaana

    I know nothing

    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl x4

    Mai raazi apni jaat toh

    I am satisfied with myself

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Just swirl x3

    Ahha, nighaye.., nighaye..

    Eyes, Eyes
    Ooohooo..

    Nighaye yaar jis aashna raaz kare

    Lover’s eyes that share secrets

    Wo apni khubi, wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities

    Wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare, naaz kare

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities

    O, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl x3
    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, tu jhoom tu
    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

  • To celebrate six successful years of PSL, PCB releases first ever music album

    To celebrate six successful years of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), an album comprising six “Taranay “, was released yesterday.

    The album comprises five tracks – composed and performed by youth artists namely Maanu X Rozeo, Lyari Underground, Janoobi Khargosh, Talal Qureshi and Khumariyaan – and the album also includes 2021 edition’s widely popular anthem ‘Groove Mera’.

    Here is the complete list of Tracks :

    Googly

    “Working with team of HBL PSL 6 has been a dream come true! It was a pleasure working on the song and a process that Rozeo and I enjoyed thoroughly. We hope you enjoy listening to our song as much as we enjoyed making it,” said Maanu [Rehman Afshar], while talking about his experience of working on the song.

    Maidaan

    “It’s heart-warming to see HBL PSL engage artists from all over this diverse country. The band is humbled to have been given a great level of respect and acknowledgement and because of it we’ve put all our energy into our production. Excellent experience through and through being a part of HBL PSL Taranay. Pakistan Zindabad,” stated the band Khumariyaan.

    6ixer

    Talking about the track ‘6ixer’, Singer Talal said, “It has been a great experience working and contributing to the HBL PSL’s original music album. I’ve always been passionate about cricket and when I got this opportunity, I couldn’t say no. With 6ixer, I just wanted people to feel the energy of the game. Due to the pandemic, many people will not be able to attend in person. But I wanted them to feel connected and give everyone something to dance to.”

    https://twitter.com/thePSLt20/status/1363830511345438721

    Bazi Paltay Gi Yahan

    The band Janoobi Khargosh in a collective statement said, “It was a bit of a challenge, creatively, to write a song that would be played for a massive audience in a stadium. Getting this opportunity to compose a song for HBL PSL Taranay allowed us to think in a completely new kind of way. Overall, it turned out to be a rewarding and fun experience, and we learned something new about ourselves: we can do anything we set our minds to.”

    Laibo

    “We are really proud to present a song for HBL PSL 6 in our own style and language. This is a great opportunity for people to interact with the culture of Lyari and to celebrate its music and its people,” stated the music band Lyari Underground about the track, ‘Laibo’.

  • Salman Ahmed reacts to Bollywood version of ‘Sayonee’

    Salman Ahmed reacts to Bollywood version of ‘Sayonee’

    Salman Ahmed, in a recent interview, opened up and shared his thoughts on the Bollywood version of his hit song Sayonee.

    “I composed Sayonee in 1998. It’s been 22 years and it has been such a hit since. The song itself has been re-sung and composed thousands of times,” said Salman.

    “This isn’t the first time someone asked me to give them permission to make their own version of the song. Arijit himself had been requesting me for five years to sing Sayonee.”

    “I told him that I wouldn’t have a problem as long as two conditions were met – one, that no sentiments were hurt and another that it should be a message of love,” he said.

    Salman shared that he gave Singh the permission and assured him that he will not face any issue regarding the copyrights.

    Salman said that the essence of the real song is never lost and that the “original song is original”.

    “A newer version cannot beat the essence of real song,” stated the musician.

    Salman further said that he always sang from his heart.

    The rock guitarist mentioned how the past 70 years were proof that Pakistan’s television dramas, urdu poetry and music were legendary. He pleaded to the government to facilitate the upcoming stars and make their journey worthwhile.

  • ‘Baby Shark’ dethrones ‘Despacito’, becomes most-watched video on YouTube

    ‘Baby Shark’ dethrones ‘Despacito’, becomes most-watched video on YouTube

    Baby Shark became the most-watched YouTube video on Monday, with more than seven billion views.

    ‘Baby Shark Dance’, the English-language version of the song, crossed over seven billion views on YouTube on Monday, even more than Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’ as the most-watched video on the platform.

    The ubiquitous children’s song was first uploaded to YouTube in June 2016. It is a remix of an American campfire song by the Seoul-based production company Pinkfong.

    The song has plenty of adult fans and entered global viral fame: The Washington National’s baseball team took it up as an anthem and went on to win the World Series last year, prompting the White House to play the tune during the celebrations.

    One US town played the song on a loop, while another, Florida’s West Palm Beach, used the melody to try to discourage homeless people from congregating in a public area.

    Two of the last four tracks to hold the most-played record on YouTube are South Korean — rapper Psy’s megahit ‘Gangnam Style’ held the title for more than three years until it was dethroned by Wiz Khalifa’s ‘See You Again’.