Renowned Indian singer and songwriter Prateek Kuhad is a famous name among youngsters this year. Prateek Kuhad’s songs have been the talk of the town since his release Cold/Mess became a worldwide hit and made former U.S. President Barack Obama’s list.
Obama revealed the list of his favourite songs of the year 2019 and one of these songs includes Cold/Mess by Prateek Kuhad. The singer from Delhi has stumped his way into the hearts of millions of fans in India, over the globe, and especially Pakistan.
Despite all the fame, Prateek became a hot topic when he chose to give up on label names. He opted for independence against grand labels or streaming platforms. On his decision, Prateek says, “I did it my way because there was no other choice.”
Kuhad shares his story on his recent hit single Kasoor. The single has been on top chartbusters on streaming platforms, including Youtube and JioSaavn. Interestingly, the song was recorded last year but was delayed due to current scenarios.
“Even the video was conceptualised last year. We released a cold/mess in 2018. Then it got bigger. Then we released its video, last year and it got even bigger. Then towards the end of 2019, Obama spoke about it. So I just kept delaying Kasoor because cold/mess kept getting bigger,” Prateek says.
But, as he was independent, Prateek’s road to success was not a walk on rose petals. On his way to 2020, Prateek shares, “It’s not like that I wanted to just put out music and see that if it does well that’s great. Me and my manager, and the larger team I worked with, pushed our music hard.”
The freedom to go on his own without taking the consent of a grand label name has been a helping hand. Though he had made deals with JioSaavn for cold/mess, still he feels the best thing for him 5 years ago was to be independent against all the “shitty” deals he got.
So here are the top 10 Prateek Kuhad songs:
- When feeling a storm building inside your head with lots of emotions, listen to “Cold/Mess” EP. Trust us. If it doesn’t calm you to normal, nothing else will.
- When in self-doubt or feeling anxious about yourself, treat yourself with Prateek Kuhad’s best to date, “Raat Raazi”.
- Had the best day of your life? Now listen to “Oh Love” and cheer yourself with some self-love.
- Fought with your partner? “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan” is an icebreaker for you.
- Cranky for no reason? Volume up to “Tum Jab Paas” and soothe yourself.
- Give yourself a treat of “Tune Kaha” when you are happy with your bursting thoughts and want to celebrate, all by yourself.
- Heartbroken; lost; feeling betrayed; try “Holding On”. Celebrate it because it was good until it lasted.
- “Dil Beparwah” is a hard rock motivation song by Prateek Kuhad.
- Connect with your nostalgic feelings with “Yeh Pal”.
- Had a ‘world is a mean and nasty place’ kind of day. Then listen to “Fire” and surprise yourself with your true self.