Letters - Umrika by Dustin O'Halloran

Not every song from Umrika lingers, but Letters - Umrika is the one that stays. Credit goes to for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Dustin O'Halloran delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Letters - Umrika without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Umrika.

2016 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Letters - Umrika was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Letters - Umrika is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 1:10, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Letters - Umrika is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.