For the final decade, singer Kanika Kapoor has been the voice behind a few of Bollywood’s earworms, from the peppy “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” to “Child Doll” and “Da Da Dasse.” Composers starting from Amit Trivedi to Pritam to Brit-Punjabi veterans like Dr. Zeus have labored with Kapoor.
Extra lately, she additionally launched her solo single “Matak Matak” that includes Nigerian Afrobeats artist Timiboi. In tandem, Kapoor has been performing throughout the nation and can make her debut in Shillong, acting at Cherry Blossom Festival on Nov. 16, 2024.
Kapoor says in an e mail interview, “I’m extraordinarily excited to carry out in Shillong first time particularly on the Cherry Blossom Competition! The present will likely be stuffed with vitality, with a mixture of my widespread songs and a few surprises. I need everybody to have a good time, really feel the music, and have a good time collectively.”
On the day of her efficiency, Kapoor shares the lineup billing alongside the likes of British dance act Clear Bandit, EDM artist R3hab, native hip-hop artists like Khasi Bloodz and Reble, amongst others. Cherry Blossom Competition additionally consists of headline sets by hip-hop/pop veteran Akon, pop artist Lucas and beloved pop act Boney M’s Maizie Williams. Kapoor says, “It’s superb to share the stage with such gifted artists. I’m actually wanting ahead to catching Akon’s efficiency. Lucas and SuperM additionally deliver a lot vitality, and it’ll be nice to see how they work the group.”
Kapoor hints that she’s more likely to check out a number of new songs as a part of her competition set to “see how the group responds.” She provides, “The Shillong viewers is thought for his or her love of music, so I’m excited to share this setlist and see how they vibe with each the classics and the contemporary sounds.”
Amongst these new songs is “Matak Matak,” which launched on Oct. 25, 2024 and dove into the Afrobeats world. She says in regards to the monitor, “‘Matak Matak’ is a track that’s all about having enjoyable. It has a playful, upbeat really feel that makes you wish to dance. I needed to create one thing light-hearted that anybody can get pleasure from, whether or not they’re in a celebration temper or simply listening at dwelling. I hope the vitality of the track connects with folks in all places.”
Kapoor has much more deliberate for the subsequent couple of years, together with extra collaborations with Afrobeats artists and dwell performances. She says, “Not too long ago, I met with Ckay and can be capable of reveal extra quickly. I additionally plan to discover new genres and sounds, so my followers can anticipate a number of selection within the upcoming releases. It’s going to be an enormous yr, and I’m wanting ahead to sharing all of it with everybody.”
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