Kale Kagaz by Amanraj Gill, Shiva Choudhary

Released as part of Kale Kagaz, Kale Kagaz announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Amanraj Gill's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Every line Amanraj Gill, Shiva Choudhary sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. Hearing Kale Kagaz without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Kale Kagaz.

2023 marked the release of Kale Kagaz, and Kale Kagaz was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is no right time to listen to Kale Kagaz. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 3:00, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Kale Kagaz, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.