SCAPEGOAT by Sidhu Moose Wala

Sidhu Moose Wala has delivered memorable performances before, but SCAPEGOAT sits comfortably among the very best. Sidhu Moose Wala has a history of strong work, and the music on SCAPEGOAT is among the most memorable of it.

Sidhu Moose Wala brings a warmth to SCAPEGOAT that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of SCAPEGOAT, making it as much a performance as a song.

In 2022, Punjabi produced many songs, but SCAPEGOAT was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. There is no right time to listen to SCAPEGOAT. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 3:57, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like SCAPEGOAT are the reason people fall in love with Punjabi music and never quite fall out of it.