Kyun by Sushant (Rinkoo), Jyotica Tangri

Few songs from 2019 have held their ground as well as Kyun, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Sushant, Shankar built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Every line Sushant (Rinkoo), Jyotica Tangri sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. Hearing Kyun without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Kyun.

2019 marked the release of Kyun, and Kyun was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Kyun is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

The concision of Kyun — just 3:28 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.