For Shaan, the recent past has been about embracing the new. And that’s probably why he wants his audience to expect something he didn’t. “I am trying to explore different styles not only in singing but also in composing and enjoying different genres,” says Shaan on a call from Mumbai. And the proof is in his latest releases ‘Rang Le’ and ‘Bom Billy’, each dramatically different from each other.
‘Bom Billy’, released today (February 1), is an international collaboration with American rapper Delsol. Noting that he is doing “an international collaboration after almost 12 years,” Shan says, “My previous ones include (English boy band) Blue, (Danish pop rock band) Michael Learns to Rock, and (Moroccan singer) Sameera Said.” There are four different versions of this dancehall track: (Desi Rappers Paradise, Reggaeton, Latin and Delhi Rappers Paradise), with different videos. The Bom Billy phrase is ambiguous, he says, but works well as a hook in the song.
Shaan, who is opposed to being molded into a particular style, says it was through ‘Rang Le’ that he first discovered Sufi rock. The song is reminiscent of Junoon’s ‘Sayoni’ and ‘Bulleya’ O heart is difficult. The video, shot in Turkey, shows Shaan and his band, with the singer looking dapper in a black ensemble as he spreads his arms, la Shah Rukh Khan, and performing atop a ruin in Antalya does. The melody is just as hauntingly beautiful as the site. This song is the result of his love for the works of Sufi poet Bulleh Shah.
This year, 2022, is completing 30 years of pride in the industry. They debuted at a time when the market was full of original indie hits and contributed to the space with albums such as Young With Sister Sagarika, lonely heart, And Tishnagi , Today, although music is dominated by remixes and remixes of old songs, there is a lot of original music coming out too, giving listeners a lot of choices, he says.
Shaan’s rich tapestry of work includes songs in myriad regional languages, appearances as hosts and judges on television shows, and cameos in films. latest on that list music schoolA movie starring Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran. It’s all part of staying relevant, a process he enjoys. He says, “Don’t change yourself completely to be a part of the landscape, but don’t change yourself completely.
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