Uppante M by P G Noushad

Uppante M arrived from the Uppante M album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. The production by P G Noushad is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

P G Noushad delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Uppante M without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Uppante M.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Uppante M was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

In 5:17 minutes, Uppante M builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Uppante M has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.