Challa by Jordan Sandhu, Kabal Saroopwali, Jassi X

Challa arrived from the Challa album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2023. Behind the melody is the work of Jassi X, whose composition choices give Challa its distinctive texture.

The voice of Jordan Sandhu, Kabal Saroopwali, Jassi X carries Challa effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

When it came out in 2023, Challa felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Some music is background. Challa demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

The concision of Challa — just 2:54 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Jordan Sandhu, Kabal Saroopwali, Jassi X and Jassi X, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.