Punjabi artists return to music albums amid COVID-19 outbreak

Punjabi artists return to music albums: The unscheduled and extended break has seen Punjabi artists announce the uncommon contemporary practice of music albums.

Punjabi artists seem to be following the age-old but fruitful perspective of finding positives whilst being in a dreadful situation. Considering the impact which the novel COVID-19 outbreak has generated around the world, it sure is the most dreadful situation which our generation has come across.

In times of social distancing and with shootings getting prohibited, there was little or no chance to (ideally) make music videos. However, some Punjabi artists doing the same not only entertained their fans but also provided lessons to the whole industry.

One can't deny the fact that we are a generation which watches music instead of listening to it. The habit is primarily responsible for singer to prefer single tracks over music albums for creating eight music videos for an album is unequivocally a daunting task.

Another reason why we see less music albums these days is that most of the leading singers are also established names across departments in the film industry. The frantic nature of scheduling due to movies rarely gives a singer time to work on a full-fledged music album.

Arguably the biggest positive of the COVID-19 lockdown was that it provided time to each one of us including Punjabi artists. Making optimum use of the (unprecedented) time, many illustrious names ended up announcing their upcoming music albums.

Punjabi artists return to music albums amid COVID-19 outbreak

Diljit Dosanjh

Despite working actively in both Hindi and Punjabi films, Diljit Dosanjh seems to have made it a point to not make his fans feel devoid of his singing skills. The singer-turned-actor, whose next Punjabi movie titled 'Jodi' would have been up for release tomorrow had it not been for the COVID-19 outbreak, looks set to release another album.

G.O.A.T ?

BRAND NEW ALBUM SOON ? pic.twitter.com/eCadFbIXJz

— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) June 21, 2020

 

Upcoming album - G.O.A.T.

Last album - Roar (2018)

Last single track - Stranger (2020)

Gippy Grewal

Having tried his hands successfully across divisions in the entertainment industry, Gippy Grewal continued to release single tracks during the lockdown. From bringing together a dozen artists in 'Nach Nach' to releasing an extravagant music video shot in Havana in 'Vigad Gaya', Grewal released as many as four songs in the months of April and May.

Grewal, who hadn't released a single track for 385 days till 'Khatarnaak' released in December last year, appears to have worked passionately to ensure that such a gap doesn't occur again. It is worth mentioning that Grewal's album will also be lyricist-turned-singer-turned-actor Amrit Maan's first full album as a lyricist.

#TheMainMan #FullAlbum #comingsoon #AmritMaan #ikwindersinghmusic @TheHumbleMusic pic.twitter.com/v6P7iIOW5B

— Gippy Grewal (@GippyGrewal) June 24, 2020

 

Upcoming album - The Main Man

Last album - Desi Rockstar 2 (2016)

Last single track - Me & You (2020)

Amrinder Gill

Grewal's 385-day gap seems nothing in front of Amrinder Gill for the prominent singer-turned-actor-turned-producer had last released an album more than six years ago. Not known for his social media game, Gill ended up announcing his upcoming untitled album during an interview.

Most recently, Gill was also seen in lyricist-turned-singer Karan Aujla's Instagram stories. However, there is no confirmation whether the pair were shooting for Gill's album or not.

Upcoming album - Untitled

Last album - Judaa 2 (2014)

Last single track - Supna (2015)

Ranjit Bawa

Singer-turned-actor Ranjit Bawa might have faced unnecessary wrath for his song titled 'Mera Ki Kasoor' during the lockdown but it hasn't stopped him from keeping his sanity and working on a new album.

While Bawa himself hasn't announced the album till now, lyricist-turned-producer Bunty Bains had taken to his Instagram handle to make public the development regarding Bawa's music album.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBs18gwBHjp/

 

Upcoming album - Untitled

Last album - Ik Tare Wala (2018)

Last single track - Manzil (2020 - 'Chote Chote Ghar' yet to be released)

Maninder Buttar

Singer Maninder Buttar, who has been on a career-high since 'Sakhiyan' (2018), is all set to release his first music album after six years of his singing debut.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBr44n3A1HB/

 

Upcoming album - Jugni

Last album - NA

Last single track - Tutt Chali Yaari (2020)

Gill Raunta

Lyricist-turned-writer Gill Raunta, who has been doing the rounds for his film scripts of late, has another feather in his cap on the back of his maiden album as a lyricist. Raunta took to his Instagram handle to announcement the album titled 'The Lyricist'.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBuiwU3pRGR/

 

Upcoming album - The Lyricist

Last album - NA

Last single track - Vair (2020 - sung by Himmat Sandhu)

Tarsem Singh Jassar*

Lyricist-turned-singer-turned-actor Tarsem Singh Jassar is all set to release his third music album as a singer and lyricist. Titled 'My Pride', Jassar's upcoming album will release on his home label of Vehli Janta Records.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3D6sQgqf6/

 

Upcoming album - My Pride

Last album - Turbanator (2018)

Last single track - No Blame (2020)

* - Album was announced after the article was published.

About Dixit Bhargav

<p>Engineer. Sports Management student. Cricket enthusiast. Ardent follower of the Punjabi cinema.</p>