Saazishein is a collaboration between Kenyan KiliHippie and Pakistani Natasha Noorani. After meeting in Berlin through the Goethe Talent Program, the two artists decided to collaborate across continents. The result is a modern, international sound that merges inspirations from global hip-hop, neo-soul, and South Asian vocal melodies. The song’s reflective lyrical imagery is laid on top of a levitating synth track; anchored through subtle, but sharp percussion. Noorani’s pensive lyrics speak of oscillating between rebellion and defeat. KiliHippie’s production is appropriately meditative, but uplifting.
Saanson ki lehron mein kho gaye kidhar?
Sun toh loon teri bhi koi toh khabar?
Masoom hain
Baadalon ke peechay yeh naam
(Saathiyon ke seenay mein aag)
Jalta hai magar chubta nahin
Yeh dard kaheen
Na bano tum meray imtehaan
Sunlo gai tum meri iltija?
Raasta bana ke hum kharay
Beetay ja rahay hain hum yahaan
Saanson mein dabbay gain
Unkahay sitam
Aankhon mein likheen hain
Teri saazishein idhar
(Teray haathon mein hai
Kya paaon teray bin?)
Kis tarhaan mein dhoondoon gi
Tareekiyon mein roshni?
Samjhaadon gi mein iss taqsir ko maroon gi
Mein hi sahih hoon
Written & Performed by Natasha Noorani
Produced by KiliHippie
Artwork & Animation by Sarmad Hashmi / @kr8v
16 янв 2021
