Singer Sublahshini
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As on date, the track ‘Golden Sparrow’, from the soon-to-be launched Dhanush-Priyanka Mohan starrer Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, has 18 million views and 4,200 odd feedback on YouTube. The discourse it has brought on on X (previously Twitter) has divided Gen Z and a pre-Y2K era deeply, with each events contesting about who introduced out higher music. Conclusions are nonetheless up within the air, however 24-year-old musician Sublahshini behind the track, takes enjoyment of a confession.
“I’ve learn almost all of the feedback. The primary set have been clearly directed in the direction of [actor] Priyanka Mohan. Over time, I noticed some that claimed to love my voice. It is a large second,” says the singer who has sung the quantity together with the likes of Dhanush and rapper Arivu, for music director GV Prakash Kumar.
For somebody who grew up insecure about her deep voice, a viral track like this appears like validating her early years. “My dad and mom disconnected the cable connection at dwelling the yr I used to be born to make sure that my brother and I studied nicely. As a consequence, I had no selection however to show to the radio. I listened to music each minute that I used to be free, however I seen that the ladies at all times hit the excessive notes that I by no means may. I as an alternative sang the male components for a few years to compensate. I’m glad individuals like Adele, Bombay Jayashri and Usha Uthup existed. They taught me that quite a lot of voices may sing nevertheless it was at all times troublesome to be assured about singing. All I have to do is regulate my pitch,” she says.
Though that is her first playback quantity, the younger artiste has recorded and launched a number of impartial songs. Instagram has been her selection of platform to place out music, notably English covers. Music producer and singer-songwriter Ritviz’s repost of her music helped her profile get visibility again within the day, she says. She provides that she gained a contest and acquired the chance in 2020 to sing ‘Kanaa’, a track produced by Indian music producer Nucleya.
Singer Sublahshini
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Nonetheless, it was a one-minute track, ‘Kaathadi’, made with Anand Kashinath throughout the pandemic in 2021, that was a success. “I’ve at all times been a fan of Dulquer Salman as a result of.. nicely.. have a look at him. However when he talked about liking ‘Kaathadi’ throughout an interview, I used to be on cloud 9.”
Sublahshini, who loves puns, wished so as to add a spin to what she calls a once-cringe Instagram deal with. It’s why she tried to play together with her identify and create a brand new id. This has caught and helped her carve not only a area of interest within the music house, but additionally take a break from her day job as a human sources skilled to deal with music solely. “An English album has been within the works for some time. I’m excited to place out my impartial music after some time, hopefully by the tip of the yr,” she says.
For now although, she is basking within the golden glory of her sparrow track.
Revealed – September 25, 2024 03:23 pm IST
