Dear Mama by Sidhu Moose Wala

Some songs are made for a single moment. Dear Mama is made for all of them. The production by The Kidd is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Sidhu Moose Wala's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Dear Mama, making it as much a performance as a song.

2019 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Dear Mama was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Dear Mama. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 3:06, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Dear Mama is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.