A Killing - Umrika by Dustin O'Halloran

When Dustin O'Halloran recorded A Killing - Umrika, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Behind the melody is the work of , whose composition choices give A Killing - Umrika its distinctive texture.

Every line Dustin O'Halloran sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of A Killing - Umrika, making it as much a performance as a song.

2016 was a strong year for Hindi music, and A Killing - Umrika was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

At 2:59, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Hindi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.