Did Yo Yo Honey Singh Just Relive His Childhood Memories Playing the Congo After 25 Years?
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Key Takeaways
- Yo Yo Honey Singh revisited the congo after 25 years.
- His latest track “Phurr” is part of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.
- He shares a close friendship with Kapil Sharma.
- The film features a comedic storyline involving multiple marriages.
- Singh continues to influence the music scene with his new releases.
Mumbai, Dec 24 (NationPress) Celebrated for his hit tracks like Millionaire, Desi Kalakaar, and Love Dose, rapper and musician Yo Yo Honey Singh embarked on a sentimental journey as he revisited an instrument he last touched over two decades ago.
Honey Singh, whose birth name is Hirdesh Singh, shared a moment on Instagram, showcasing himself playing the congo while on vacation.
In his caption, he expressed: “I played congo after 25 years! I used to play it in bal bhawan in the early 90s! #yoyo #yoyohoneysingh #egypt #music. (sic).”
The rapper's newest release is titled “Phurr”, featured in Kapil Sharma’s upcoming film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.
Regarding the song, Honey Singh mentioned that Kapil is a very close friend, making the experience of creating music for his film enjoyable.
He described the track: “Phurr is a full-on party anthem; it’s got that rhythm that’ll compel you to dance and stay on the floor! So, let’s all Phurr our way to the theaters for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.”
This film is a comedy-drama penned and directed by Anukalp Goswami, featuring actors like Manjot Singh, Hira Warina Hussain, Tridha Choudhury, Parul Gulati, and Ayesha Khan. It serves as a sequel to the earlier film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.
The storyline revolves around a man attempting to marry his beloved, but circumstances lead him to wed three women of diverse religions.
Honey Singh rose to prominence in the music industry with the release of his Punjabi album International Villager in 2011. The track “Gabru”, featuring J-Star, became a staple on Asian music charts, including the official BBC Asian charts.
His collaborations with notable artists, such as Diljit Dosanjh for “Lak 28 Kudi”, further solidified his status.
He made his Hindi singing debut in Mastan. His popularity skyrocketed on YouTube, with two of his videos, “Brown Rang” and “High Heels”, achieving top trending status that year. Following the success of “Brown Rang”, he released “Angreji Beat” in collaboration with Gippy Grewal.
In 2024, Singh debuted his album Glory, which features 18 tracks, including “Millionaire”, “Rap God”, and “Jatt Mehkma”. A documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous premiered on Netflix in December 2024.