The fourteenth season of the Pakistani music television series Coke Studio was produced by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (popularly known as Xulfi) after Rohail Hyatt stepped down from the role.[1][2] Coca-Cola Pakistan was the executive producer of the show. Season 14 featured 13 original songs, each with its own visuals,[3][4] and ran from 14 January 2022 to 22 March 2022.
The revamp of season 14 celebrated the connection between music, aesthetics, and attitude. Instead of following an episodic format, the season featured individual songs, each with its own unique video directed by some of Pakistan's most innovative directors, such as Jamal Rahman, Kamal Khan, Murtaza Niaz, and Zeeshan Parwez.[7] Spotify was the official music streaming partner of Season 14.[8]
An up-and-coming artist from Umerkot, Nirmala Maghani, accused Xulfi of plagiarism in melody of "Tu Jhoom" without crediting her, from a sample which she sent him as an audition in June 2021 and he had not replied. On the other hand, Xulfi and Coke Studio denied, claiming the song was in making since May 2021. However, seniors like Yousuf Salahuddin, Salman Ahmad and musician Beena Raza came in to support Maghani, who said she would take this matter to court.[28][29][30] On 24 January 2022, her lawyer, Faraz Faheem Siddiqui, sent a legal notice to Xulfi to give her credit, otherwise a suit of Rs. 10 crore will be charged.[31]
With Coke Studio, its music platform, the beverage behemoth wants to move beyond just working with artists for advertising by creating original songs from various artists with a range of backgrounds. In recent weeks, Coke Studio rolled out the first of roughly 25 songs to be released this year through September as part of the effort. In all, 19 different artists will work on collaborations to create the songs released this year.
The program has grown since it launched in 2022. Last year, Coke Studio worked with seven artists for one song. Aside from growing the number of songs and artist partnerships, Coke Studio is also growing its music festival partnerships as well as creating digital experiences to further the musical connection for the brand.
The first time Coke's AI studio appeared was at this year's Hangout music festival, which took place from May 19-21. The studio will be at a handful of upcoming festivals through the remainder of the year, the next being the Global Dance Festival on July 21-22.
Originally sung and composed by Sabri Brothers, this rendition by Atif Aslam is a beautiful song in praise of the Prophet. Love for god is likened to the intoxication caused by wine, as the Coke Studio rendition creates a mesmerizing trance-like atmosphere.
This list wouldn't be complete without the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's classic that has made generations after generations fall in love. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan add a beautiful layer to the song, even though the original version will always be closer to our hearts.
A beautiful Punjabi folk song that was originally sung at weddings, it is about the song a woman sings to herself while filling water from a well because she is too shy to sing to her beloved. The Chakwal group, with their powerful voices and Chakwali music, and the talented Meesha Shafi make this song an absolute must on this list.
Following the launch of Be Who You Are, Coca-Cola plans to release nine new multi-artist songs over the summer, each of which will be performed through its program of live music festivals. The festivals will take place in several European countries, the United States and the United Kingdom, while live streams will be hosted at Tomorrowland in Belgium and Untold in Romania.
Coke Studio never failed to amaze its audiences. When we discuss music, the Coke Studio songs often come to our minds as the show has gifted us with back-to-back hits. The best part of the show is different artists come together on a single platform to perform and create great music. The best Coke Studio songs are addictive and entertain not only national but international audiences too.
The Coke Studio songs include various genres of music like Sufi, qawwali, folk, etc. As there are 14 seasons of Coke Studio Pakistan and 4 seasons of Coke Studio India on MTV, it is difficult to keep up with all the songs. So, we have come up with a list of the best Coke Studio songs that are a must addition to your playlist.
The original song was sung by Sabri Brothers back in 1982. It was remade by Atif Aslam who sang this melodious song in praise of the Prophet. The words of this beautiful song are so peaceful that you will listen to it on repeat.
Perhaps one of the most reached out songs of Coke Studio. It has more than 300 million views. The song is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan. Momina made her debut in Coke Studio with this masterpiece.
Pasoori is one of the best songs of Coke Studio Season 14, this reggaeton-inspired tune amazed the audience with its bohemian look and melodious vocals, and upbeat music. This track was a massive hit and has more than 229 million views.
Sung by a Nepalese Buddhist Nun, along with a Jordanian Singer, and composed by A. R. Rahman, this song is basically about love, compassion, and motherhood. This song is magic and it will give you an exceptional experience.
A Rajasthani folk song, inculcated with some rap verses and contemporary vocals is creative and fascinating. Composed by Ram Sampath and sung by Hard Kaur and Bhanwari Devi, this song is a trendy blockbuster.
Originally a Sufi song that says loving one is as sacred as worshipping the Lord. Based on love and devotion, the song has Punjabi lyrics. Perhaps one of the most famous classic Coke Studio songs that will capture your heart.
The song is based on a conversation between a daughter and his father that portrays their special bond as the little girl grows up to be a woman. Sung by Taniskha Sanghvi, Kirtidan Gadhvi, and Rekha Bhardwaj, this Coke Studio song is composed by Sachin-Jigar. This Coke Studio India song has more than 100 million views.
Focusing on the topic of young love, where the guy is very passionate but the girl is kinda shy, and coy. Sung by Harshdeep Kaur and Devender Singh, this song about young love is a must-add to the playlist.
This song was recorded in the first take itself, it was then released without any further takes. Sung by the late Amjad Sabri and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the song from Coke Studio season 9 will make you feel nostalgic.
As the song starts, Pritom offers a tribute to these time-tested genres. The Ghaashphoring Choir joins him to synchronise the grooves, and the iconic Islam Uddin Palakar is joined by vocalists Ariba Tahrim Chaudhury and Sadia Seraj Saba.
Close by, singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur speaks to the cameras at the brightest spot in the room with a glittery sequined dress and many braids. Known for viral hits such as Bajre Da Sitta and Jadi Buti (with Major Lazer and Nucleya), Kaur derives her work from the Punjabi folk tradition, besides other genres and languages. She worked on the track Takdeer as well, along with Prabh Deep and a few other noted artists.
The crowd-favourite musician has yet again shown his take on music through Coke Studio Bangla's song, Deora. The hit song was launched last Sunday night across all of its digital platforms, presenting high energy. When asked about his process of coming up with this song, Pritom replied, "Deora combines Bangla folk genres 'Shaari', 'Jaari', and 'Pala Gaan' with explosive urban grooves. I signified it with the outfit I wore in the Deora music video, the Jonin Vest, which originated from the anime, Naruto.
The lyrics were co-written by Pritom and Fazlu Majhi, a boat racer who also sang in the song with his team. Armeen Musa, the first Bangladeshi Grammy Award nominee, and her 'Ghaashphoring Choir' provided a new dimension to the song.
"Deora" becomes an ode to the resilient spirit of boat racers and an encouragement to embrace the power of narrative through song, thanks to Islam Uddin Palakar's memorable performance and the transforming contributions of Fazlu Majhi, Armeen Musa, and the Ghaashphoring Choir. With his unwavering devotion to the invention, Pritom Hasan continues to push the frontiers of music, leaving us eagerly awaiting his next masterpiece.
To understand what I am talking about, one needs to go back to 1985 when legendary ghazal singer Iqbal Bano sang Hum Dekhenge in front of a 50,000-strong crowd. Her black sari was an act of defiance against the Zia-ul-Haq dictatorship, which had banned the attire, and her song a rallying war cry.
As we get to know more about the song, let us understand who Aditya Gadhvi and AChint Thakkar is. Aditya Gadhvi has won a couple of Gujarati singing reality shows. He has performed with the Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman as a backing vocalist on his live shows. Other than this, he has also sung 'Aava De,' the anthem for the IPL Team Gujarat Titans. Aditya has also been a playback singer for many Gujarati films like 'Ventilator', 'Hellaro' and more.
He even received two years of musical training from Ustaad Shoukat Hussain Khan. On the other hand, Achint has composed the theme song and tracks for web shows like 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story' and 'Scoop.' His compositions for Vasan Bala's 'Monica O My Darling' was highly praised.
The latest song in Coke Studio's season 14 lineup, 'Go', features Abdullah Siddiqui and Atif Aslam coming together for an unexpected Urdu-English hybrid. Taking everyone by surprise, the latest song is "an ode to sensitivity," according to Coke Studio's Instagram.
He also thanked the 'Pehli Dafa' singer for elevating the song, just like how he elevates everything he works on. " Your voice is what fuels this song. Your melodies are poignant and instantly resonant. Thank you for the honour that is sharing your stage with you," he wrote. Siddiqui also credited Maanu for writing the song and allowing him and Aslam to perform it.
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