The wait is finally over, Sony Music Entertainment announces singer AKASA’s new single, ‘Saamna’ featuring her friend and reality show co- contestant Pratik Sehajpal. Saamna is an emotionally intense love song that is all set to win hearts with the fresh pairing of #PRAKASA.
The passionate track, ‘Saamna’ revolves around two former lovers meeting in a fashion photoshoot. With the two unable to take their eyes off each other as they remember fond memories, the song keeps one excited as they wait to see if they shed their inhibitions and express their true feelings.
The romantic single is an electro-pop melody with an intense bass-heavy drop that is perfectly complemented by AKASA’s sultry vocals. Produced by Israeli record producer, Stav Beger, composed and written by multi-talented artist Vayu, the stylish video is directed by Ashwin Mani (The Good Guns Motion Pictures). The track has a universal appeal as it brings together Vayu’semotional lyrics and composition, the influence of Stav’s Israeli instruments and sounds as well as the intense chemistry between the popular couple #PRAKASA – Pratik Sehajpal and AKASA – giving the track a unique and international appeal.
Talking about the launch of the song, AKASA mentions, “I’m excited to present my latest single ‘Saamna’. It’s a song that’s different, fresh and has a whole lot of elements, brought together by some very talented artists Vayu and Stav Beger that the audience will absolutely love. Though the track has a unique sound, the sentiments expressed in the lyrics and the video are universal – everyone has found it difficult to get over an ex at one point or the other. Heartbreak and longing is an emotions that will resonate with everyone. Having Pratik Sehajpal on board, gave an added dimension to the music video. I hope fans will see the hard work we’ve put in and continue to shower their love for the friendship of #PRAKASA.”
Pratik Sehajpal, who plays the lead opposite AKASA said, “Saamna has been a great collaboration with AKASA and the music video is even more special as it’s got memories and emotions of a common heartbreak experience that all of us have been through. It’s a beautiful track with emotional lyrics and a haunting melody that you won’t be able to get out of your head. The two of us have received immense love from fans and audiences and I hope they will shower their love on the song as well.”
Vayu, composer and writer of Saamnaadds, “Saamna is not just a romantic song, it shows the struggle of showcasing the true feelings between former partners. This is a very different pop song and a new sound to the Indian audience. AKASA has elevated the sound with her amazing vocals and collaborating with Stav has bought a whole new, fresh dimension to the music. . I hope listeners will resonate with the depth and intensity of the lyrics and truly adopt this song and make it their own”
Saamna will also be promoted by the leading audio-streaming app Spotify, as part of their exclusive EQUAL campaign that supports and promotes female artists and creators.
