Rashmeet Kaur's 'Behja': A Fusion of Folk and Electronic Music

Synopsis

Rashmeet Kaur's latest single 'Behja' blends Punjabi culture's romantic essence with modern electronic beats. The song is a vibrant and catchy dance anthem, directed by the artist herself. Produced by Saurabh Lokhande, it showcases traditional folk elements, ensuring a unique musical experience.

Key Takeaways

Rashmeet Kaur showcases her directorial skills in 'Behja'.
The song combines traditional Punjabi elements with electronic music.
'Behja' is designed to inspire dance and movement.
Rashmeet crafted another hit in just 10 minutes.
The track is released under Times Music.

Mumbai, Jan 16 (NationPress) Singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur, renowned for hits like Bajre Da Sitta and Nadiyon Paar, unveiled her newest single named Behja on Thursday.

This pop track is infused with the lively taunts and romantic exchanges inherent in Punjabi culture. Behja features a theatrical dialogue between lovers, merging catchy lyrics, vibrant visuals, and infectious beats to create a song that encourages you to dance.

Directed by Rashmeet herself, this track continues her trend of self-directed successes, following hits like Haye Ri Duniya and Udd Jana.

Explaining her vision for the piece, she mentioned, "Both pop and Punjabi music aim to make people move, sing along, and dance; that’s the essence of Behja."

Produced by Saurabh Lokhande, it combines traditional folk instruments, such as the harmonium, with electronic production, resulting in a contemporary dance anthem. The choreography, designed by Alisha Singh, allows Rashmeet to express her love for movement, incorporating elements from Punjabi folk gidda into pop styles.

The track is released under the Times Music label.

Previously, Rashmeet Kaur received positive feedback for her song Ishq Nachaawe from the streaming film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, which she mentioned was created in a brief 10 minutes.

'Ishq Nachaawe' features Rashmeet as both vocalist and composer.

Discussing the song, she stated to IANS, "Ishq Nachaawe is a lively, folk-inspired melody that I crafted in only 10 minutes, with lyrics skillfully penned by my friend Dhrruv Yogi. The song showcases a blend of Heer Ranjha folk essence intertwined with a hip-hop beat, expertly curated by Karan Kanchan."

The film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Adarsh Gourav in prominent roles, narrates a modern tale of how social media has infiltrated the lives of the younger generation, impacting their relationships in the digital age.