Idd by Alfaaz, Honey Singh

Alfaaz, Honey Singh has delivered memorable performances before, but Idd sits comfortably among the very best. The music, composed by Honey Singh, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

The voice of Alfaaz, Honey Singh carries Idd effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Idd, making it as much a performance as a song.

2000 marked the release of Alfaaz, and Idd 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.

The 5:44 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The staying power of Idd is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.