Gabbroo by Jassi Gill

Gabbroo arrived from the Gabbroo album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2016. Preet Hundal built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Jassi Gill inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2016 marked the release of Gabbroo, and Gabbroo was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. 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.

Running to 3:29, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Jassi Gill and Preet Hundal, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.