Beliya Explained

Beliya
Cover:Beliya - Vishal & Shekhar.png
Type:single
Artist:Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani featuring The Vamps
Released:16 August 2016
Recorded:London
Length:4:11
Chronology:Vishal Dadlani
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"Beliya" is song recorded by Indian music direction duo Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani (or Vishal–Shekhar) featuring English pop rock band The Vamps. The song was recorded and produced in London.[1] The song was released on 16 August 2016 with an accompanying music video on YouTube.[2] [3]

Background

"Beliya" was written by Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, and members of the English pop rock band The Vamps. "Beliya" is reportedly referred to as a first of its kind collaboration by India's celebrated music direction duo Vishal–Shekhar have collaborated with the English pop rock band The Vamps for the song "Beliya". Initiated by Bottomline Media and Virgin EMI Records, this is the first of many collaborations to come.[4]

Music video

The official music video was uploaded to YouTube on 16 August 2016. It features Vishal–Shekhar and The Vamps playing instruments and singing in a studio with Vishal–Shekhar.[5]

Composition and lyrical interpretation

"Beliya" is a fusion song consisting elements of Bollywood and pop music. The song is reportedly referred to as the celebration of two cultures by the Indian music direction duo Vishal–Shekhar. The song opens with 'dholak' and the folk instrument returns during the chorus. The 'dholak' isn't the only Indian instrument to find a place in Beliya's sound, as the composers subtly use flute further in the track.[6] The celebration of the cultures is denoted.[7] The song features vocals from The Vamps singing the lead in English verses, the duo added soft Hindi lyrics post-chorus.[8]

The song was also praised by Indian actor and producer Riteish Deshmukh on his official Twitter handle.[9] Many other celebrities including Sonakshi Sinha, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar and entrepreneur Rohan Chakraborty[10] have praised the song and its lyrics.[11]

Promotions and live performance

The Vamps had visited India to promote "Beliya" to perform with the Indian music director duo Vishal–Shekhar at The Kapil Sharma Show.

Personnel

Vishal–Shekhar

The Vamps

Additional instruments

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aug 10, 2016. Vishal-Shekhar share the teaser of their collaboration with British band The Vamps. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811154712/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/11123. 2016-08-11. 2016-08-17. Bollywood Hungama.
  2. Web site: August 17, 2016. Vishal-Shekhar collaborate with The Vamps. live. 2016-08-17. India Today. https://web.archive.org/web/20160826233507/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vishal-shekhar-collaborate-with-the-vamps/1/742648.html . 2016-08-26 .
  3. Web site: Tripathi. Rajat. August 17, 2016. Beliya song: Vishal Shekhar team up with The Vamps for a song that you would listen on loop!. live. 2016-08-17. Bollywood Life. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20160818111230/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/beliya-song-vishal-shekhar-team-up-with-the-vamps-for-a-song-that-you-would-listen-on-loop/ . 2016-08-18 .
  4. News: 11 August 2016. Beliya By Vishal And Shekhar Featuring The Vamps Coming Soon. Bollywood Helpline. 11 August 2016.
  5. Web site: Jan 17, 2017. Vishal-Shekhar jam with 'The Vamps'. live. 2016-08-17. The Times of India. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305190616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Vishal-Shekhar-jam-with-The-Vamps/articleshow/53722667.cms . 2018-03-05 .
  6. Web site: 18 Aug 2016. Vishal-Shekhar's two new releases define the duo's versatility. live. 2016-08-19. Radio and Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20160820092022/http://www.radioandmusic.com:80/entertainment/editorial/news/160818-vishal-shekhars-two-new-releases-define-duos . 2016-08-20 .
  7. Web site: Rees. Katrina. 2016-08-17. Listen to 'Beliya', The Vamps' collab with Vishal and Shekhar. live. 2016-08-19. CelebMix. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20160826204437/http://celebmix.com/listen-beliya-vamps-collab-vishal-shekhar/ . 2016-08-26 .
  8. Web site: 11 August 2016. Vishal-Shekhar jam with Brit band, The Vamps. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220064850/http://t2online.com/lifestyle/vishal-shekhar-jam-with-british-band-the-vamps-collaborate-on-song-beliya-music/cid/1.49892. 2016-12-20. 2016-08-18. T2 Online.
  9. Web site: Aug 17, 2016. Aaaaammmaaziiingggg! #Beliya, written, composed and produced by Vishal and Shekhar, with #TheVamps . Check it out!. live. 2016-08-18. Twitter. @Riteishd. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424085155/https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/765886764917587968?ref_src=twsrc%255Etfw . 2021-04-24 .
  10. Web site: Rohan Chakraborty on Twitter. 2016-09-25.
  11. Web site: 2016-08-18. Watch: 'Beliya' by Vishal-Shekhar in collaboration with British boy band The Vamps. live. 2016-08-19. Firstpost. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220070031/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/watch-beliya-by-vishal-shekhar-in-collaboration-with-british-boy-band-the-vamps-2963234.html . 2016-12-20 .
  12. Web site: Beliya (feat. The Vamps) – Single by Vishal-Shekhar. Apple Music.

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