SYL (song) explained

SYL
Cover:	SYL Sidhu Moose Wala.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Sidhu Moose Wala
Language:	Punjabi
Genre:	Hip hop political hip hop
Length:	4:09
Label:	Sidhu Moose Wala
Producer:	Mxrci
Prev Title:	Levels
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Vaar
Next Year:	2022

"SYL" is a single by Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moosewala. The song was released just under three weeks after his death on 29 May 2022. The song was produced by Mxrci, and written by Moose Wala.^[1]

Lyrical content

In the song, Sidhu speaks about issues related to the Satluj Yamuna link canal (SYL canal), a contentious issue of sharing of river waters between Haryana, Punjab and Delhi,^{[2] [3]} along with unity among Punjab & Haryana (undivided Punjab after PEPSU merger).^[4] The song also calls for the release of Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in jails.^[5] In third verse, Sidhu talks about the 2021 Indian farmers' Republic Day protest.

Music video

The video opens with an interview of Aam Aadmi Party member Sushil Gupta.^[6]

Censorship

After three days of release, the song was blocked from YouTube India by the government on 26 June.^{[7] [8]}

Commercial performance

Within one hour of release, song gained more than one million views on YouTube.^[9]

"SYL" debuted at number 81 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.^[10]

Credits and personnel

• Sidhu Moose Wala – songwriting
• Mxrci – production
• PixlPxl – mixing and engineering
• Navkaran Brar – artwork

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[11]	81
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[12]	27
Global Excl. US (Billboard)^[13]	200
India (Billboard)^[14]	3
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[15]	13
UK Asian (Official Charts Company)^[16]	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: 23 June 2022 . Sidhu Moosewala's new song SYL released, fans say 'you will always be our legend' .
2. Web site: हरियाणा AAP इंचार्ज के बयान से पंजाब में घमासान: SYL मुद्दे पर सिद्धू समेत विपक्षी दलों ने सरकार को घेरा; बोले- तुरंत स्टैंड क्लियर करें CM भगवंत मान. 20 April 2022. Dainik Bhaskar. 5 January 2024.
3. Web site: 2022-08-20 . Who complained against Sidhu Moosewala's SYL song, asks RTI applicant; Centre, Punjab say no info . 2023-04-13 . The Indian Express . en.
4. News: live . With ban on Sidhu Moosewala's song SYL, artistes share how voices that matter should not be silenced . 29 July 2023 . . Jun 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125174850/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/with-the-ban-on-sidhu-moosewalas-song-syl-which-has-already-gone-viral-artistes-share-how-voices-that-matter-should-not-be-silenced-407586 . Jan 25, 2023 . en.
5. Web site: Sidhu Moose Wala's Song 'SYL' Released, 1st After His Death . 2022-06-23 . NDTV.com.
6. Web site: 20 April 2022 . AAP MP promises SYL water to Haryana, kicks up political storm in Punjab .
7. Web site: Sidhu Moosewala's Posthumous Hit 'SYL' Taken off YouTube After 'Legal Complaint from Govt' .
8. News: Moose Wala's Posthumous Song 'syl' Banned in India | Chandigarh News - Times of India . . 27 June 2022 .
9. Web site: 24 June 2022 . Moosewala's new song SYL touches raw nerve, registers 10 lakh views in one hour .
10. Web site: 28 June 2022 . Sidhu Moose Wala's 'SYL' song features on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart .
11. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 4 July 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1687. 4. 4 July 2022.
12. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 9, 2022. Billboard. 6 July 2022.
13. Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of July 9, 2022. Billboard. July 6, 2022.
14. India Songs . . 6 July 2022.
15. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 4 July 2022. 2 July 2022.
16. Web site: Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company . .