KK- The Singing Magician Of India
|By Ajay Tomar|
From 1998 To 2020, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam's "Tadap Tadap" to Chichchore's " Kal Ki Hi Toh Baat hai", Krishnakumar Kunnath Aka KK has rendered Songs of Every possible Mood. KK Is one of those musical magicians of India for whom you cannot define any era. His songs take us into another World. But, if we put our focus, listening to his vocals, we will find the utmost Romance, Aggression, compassion, Charisma, and Style for every kind of mood.
KK believes in quality more than quantity. And that we can clearly see in his work. He always tries to different kinds of music and songs. He doesn't like to stick to any particular type of song or labeled as someone else's voice. Today's generation singers can only dream for the vocal range like him. His control over the song remains the same when he hits the highest notes. Songs like "Alvida" and "Kya Mujhe Pyaar hai" are the perfect examples of it.
KK doesn't feel comfortable in front of camera. He doesn't like limelight because he believes and quoted once that "singer must not be seen, he should be heard" which purely shows how beautiful and grounded he is as a person. Well, after all, he's right! The identity of the singer is his voice, not face. And KK is the finest example of it. His identity and respect in the industry and musical world are more than any other prominent singer. Even Arijit Singh the ace singer of this generation idolizes him as his Inspiration.
KK is one of those voices whom you can listen to all day long on a loop. And every one of you will agree with me in this that on the very next day you would still browse the playlist with the same enthusiasm. Listing only a few songs of KK would be not enough. After all, every song has its own charisma. Yet, I am mentioning the top 20 evergreen hits of this singing magician:-
1 ) TADAP TADAP KE ISS DIL -
Let's start with the one which brought him in front of everyone. The magic of this song still leaves everyone spellbound. It’s magic will never ever fade away. I am a fan of this song. With his perfectly varied vocals, he expressed the pain of every wounded lover.
2 ) YAARON DOSTI -
The song portrays the beauty of friendship. The song which became the friendship anthem in a small time span is still considered as one of the best friendship anthems ever made. There's barely anyone who doesn't know this beautiful piece. KK put his vocal ability and soulful voice beautifully in this song which leaves you speechless whenever you browse this track.
3)ALVIDA -
Anger, moving on, and desperation with control and high octane range, KK beautifully showcased every emotion easily. Arguably another masterpiece by KK - THE MAGICIAN.
4) DIL KYUN YEH MERA, SHOR KARE -
This one is for that person who has fallen in love. In this song KK irresistible voice brought a good indescribable quality of cinema with larger than life experience. While hearing this you just want to fly in sky fearlessly like a kite.
5) KYA MUJHE PYAAR HAI -
The lyrics, the music and the voice of KK took me in another world, when I heard this track very first time. It was a chartbuster song of that year. And still. It is one of the most loved KK song ever.
6 ) ZARA SA DIL MAIN -
It would be a lie if we say that the Jannat series album is complete without KK. KK's voice is tailor-made for this album and 'Zara si dil mein de jagah tu' is one of the most iconic songs. Emraan's Charm and Pritam's music and especially KK's voice provided us one of the most phenomenal romantic songs of this generation.
7)IT’S THE TIME TO DISCO -
This is the song that made the whole nation dance on heels. I bet still, whenever it plays around you, you can't stop your feet to match the steps. Bollywood disco song's list is incomplete without this iconic dancing number by KK
8) MERE BINA -
Again! Another masterpiece which is arguably termed as the best playback singing display ever. No matter how many times you have heard it, you can't stop yourself to play it again and again on loop.
9 ) AANKHON ME TERI -
Well, there is hardly anyone, anywhere who can hate this acoustic rhythmic evocative track by KK. Just one word - ICONIC.
10) O MERI JAAN-
With his rocking magnificent vocals, he gave life to this track in "Life In a Metro". I guess the epitome of beauty is the perfect phrase we can use for this song.
11 ) HAAN TU HAI-
With alluring lyrics and enchanting music, KK's high pitched voice added another masterpiece track in Emraan Hashmi's career.
12)DIL IBADAT -
There's barely any singer who could have made that many variations with such a song. It's one of those songs which will never get old.
13) ZINDAGI DO PAL KI
The aura of its music and resonance of KK’s voice in this song is just indescribable. Soft, calm and attractive.
14 ) SACH KEH RAHA HAI DEEWANA -
He perfectly blended this Song with his empathic and addictive singing. In this emotional track, he filled the soul and life beautifully. And this song from the "Rehna hai tere dil mein" album still rules the heart of every KK fan.
15 ) ABHI ABHI -
After Robot's track pagal anukan, it was the only song where the male playback singer not just matched but even surprised Shreya Ghoshal easily.
16) Beetein Lamhe-
Another mesmerizing rendition of him that ruled every heart and Hindi music chart in India for a long time.
17)KOI KAHE, KEHTA RAHE -
The song teaches us to let the world say whatever they want to say. You live your life fullest Afterall " Koi kahe kehta rahe Kitna bhi hum ko Deewana hum logo ki thokar main hai y zaamana". KK with Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan made it a chartbuster anthem.
18) JAANE KAISE SHAB DHALI-
This song is the best answer to those who question the versatility of KK. With an uncharacteristic and unparalleled low pitch, he nailed this song.
19) TU HI MERI SHAB HAI -
Gangster movie's album made a remarkable mark in Bollywood music history. And with this smooth infectious vocal, he made his contribution to this album. I am sure many of us have tried singing this song with our partners.
20) TU JO MILA-
No words. Pure bliss.
And the list is never-ending. He gave the indication in the last few years by the songs like "TU BHULA JISSE, TERA MERA RISHTA, MUSAFIR, TU JO MILA, MAIN AGAR, SANSON KE AND BEZUBAAN" that he still has the ability to give numerous melodies even after 22 years in Bollywood. This time frame is more than any other prominent singer.
The craze of KK's songs is insane among the masses. Whether it's parties, reality shows, pubs, and even in the playlist of every '90s and '2000s kid you will definitely find at least song of his.
According to me:-
Underrated is just a name not talent. For every real and true music lover, he's highly rated talent with an underrated name.
And he will always remain the " SINGING MAGICIAN OF INDIA".
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