Janam by B Praak, Romy, Jaani

Janam arrived from the Qismat 2 album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2021. The production by B Praak is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of B Praak, Romy, Jaani carries Janam effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Janam without thinking of Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Qismat 2.

By the end of 2021, Janam had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Some music is background. Janam demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 3:56, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Janam has earned its place in the catalogue of Punjabi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.