GUESS by Emiway Bantai

Released as part of GUESS, GUESS announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Credit goes to Emiway Bantai, Mohd Bilal Shaikh for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Every line Emiway Bantai sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives GUESS a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2022 marked the release of GUESS, and GUESS was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

At 2:48, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. GUESS endures because it was built on feeling rather than formula — and that is the one thing streaming numbers cannot manufacture.