Raaj by Gp Ji

There is an honesty to Raaj that separates it from most Haryanvi songs released around the same time. Gp Ji's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The vocal on Raaj is among the better performances Gp Ji has committed to record. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Raaj, and Raaj captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

By the end of 2020, Raaj had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:52, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Years from now, Raaj will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.