Black Money by Karan Aujla

The Black Money album has several strong tracks, but Black Money is the one most listeners come back to first. The production by Deep Jandu is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of Karan Aujla carries Black Money effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Black Money is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2017 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Black Money was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

The concision of Black Money — just 3:30 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Karan Aujla and Deep Jandu, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.