Mickey Singh and Chris Brown

Happy New Year to everyone! 2016 was a year to remember, whether it is for the great things that happened or the not so great things. Either way, 2016 is going to be remembered as and iconic year in history, and now as we usher in 2017, let's get jamming with some music. Now for 2017, there are a few ways I could go with this blog. I could talk about songs in general, or stay with posting about lesser known songs and artists. I want that choice to be up to you all! Let me know what you think in the comments below. But until then, I wanted to start the year off with some music out of the Indian-American music scene. Now this song is by the Punjabi artist Mickey Singh. I have to say, his style of Indian music has really grown on me. I like that Indian music now doesn't have to come just from Bollywood movies. We are seeing a growing number of independent Indian artists, and Mickey Singh is one of those original singers. His style is focused more on R&B and romantic ballads, but he has also been known to have some pretty fun club jams. So today's song is an odd mix of R&B and club music. To say the least, this is definitely a very sensual and sexy song which is always fun. But the kind of vibe we get from this song is very reminiscent of a Chris Brown song. Which is totally okay! What makes this song such a good one is that we get a seamless blend of that Western sensuality and the Punjabi lyrics. Mickey Singh makes that language change flawless and produces the song so well that we don't ever really feel like the Punjabi lyrics are out of place. The lyrical flow is definitely there and that helps when trying to switch between languages. This song also has a really good beat for the style of song. It isn't too slow to where you get bored, but it also isn't too fast to where you end up "raving." There is a delicate balance that Mickey Singh achieves in making sure this song is an energetic but sexy song. This is a song that you could really get down to whether you are out having a girls' night or with your significant other. Mickey Singh does a great job of making a lot of songs like this, fitting within that delicate balance. Again, that is something that we could expect from a Chris Brown song. I think it is pretty awesome that an Indian American artist pulls off that same style, and does so in a way that makes me want to listen to his music. We don't hear about artists like that every day, so now that we have some, I highly recommend going out and listening to more! And if you stay tuned, there will definitely be more posts about music like Mickey Singh's. But for now, I hope you enjoy this sensual ballad! And since I mentioned Chris Brown earlier, I thought a song by him would be the perfect accompaniment. With this instrumental version, we get to hear how Chris Brown effectively uses the instrumentals to support his silky smooth voice. The percussion is low and soft, and we hear a lot more from the keyboards and rhythmic tambourine. Everything about the instrumentals is softened and rounded, with no sharp notes or bars. That adds a sense of easy and relaxation, which makes it the perfect backdrop for an R&B slow jam. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!