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Kunal D’costa and Nishat Chadha release lockdown single ‘Tum’

Goa- based singer songwriter Kunal Dcosta and Mumbai-based Music Producer & Composer Nishat Chadha released their debut single ‘Tum’, a track which was born out of the isolation felt when we were all locked in our homes, staring at deserted roads, and hoping for a better tomorrow. The song is addressed to a special someone, urging them to take us forward to better times.  Albeit based on a rather despondent context, the song mirrors growing optimism, appreciation and hope for the future

Kunal Dcosta says, “Isolation has changed the way we connect and communicate today because of the situation we are in. The song essentially talks about things we miss around us. Even though the listener will relate to these unpleasant times, we want her to feel hopeful that someone or something called ‘Tum’ will bring happiness back into their lives. Overall, we wanted a fun, easy to the ears and a relatable song.”

 

Nishat Chadha adds, “We all wish to be back in times when we could meet our loved ones in flesh and blood. Back to the time when you didn’t have to assume if your friend liked your joke because you are not sure whether he was smiling under his mask. That’s the time we are asking to be taken away to in the song, the land of joy and smiles.”

Listen to Tum:

Song Credits:

  • Composed by Kunal Dcosta & Nishat Chadha
  • Lyrics by Priya Chadha, Nishat Chadha, Kunal Dcosta
  • Mixed & Mastered by Cyril Sajan
  • Artwork by Drishali Motwani
  • Studio Credits: Audio Masters Goa – Aurville Rodrigues
  • Recording Engineer: Konrad Rodrigues

More about the artists:

Kunal Dcosta is a musician/ singer songwriter from Goa. After winning the Voice of Goa in 2014 and performing about 150 shows, he is currently creating, composing and writing tunes. Some of his primary music influencers include John Mayer, James Bay, George Ezra and Eric Clapton. Kunal has also lent his vocals for Television ads for popular brands like Havells, Centre Fresh and continues to work with the advertisement industry. Kunal is also a music educator and current works with 9 international schools across Mumbai and Pune to help them setup their western music program. He released this debut Hindi single – ‘Tum’ on 25th June, 2021

 

Nishat Chadha is a music composer / music director composing for television, digital commercials, podcasts and short films.  He is also a music educator teaching at various schools as well as students across India.He has worked on projects for brands like Papa John’s pizza, Ambit Finvest and podcasts like Sentimental.  His musical influences include, A.R Rehman, Steven Wilson, Frank Sinatra and bands like The Killers, Muse and U2. He also plays the Keyboard and the Piano for bands at various venues across the city of Mumbai.

Follow Kunal and Nishat

Kunal Dcosta : Facebook | Instagram

Nishat Chadha : Facebook | Instagram

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