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News18
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Saahel Drops Soulful New Track ‘Man Chala' About Unplanned Love
Last Updated: Saahel releases Man Chala, a heartfelt Hindi ballad about unexpected love, soulful connection, and quiet emotional surrender. Stream now on all platforms. Saahel, one of Gen-Z's most beloved singer-songwriters, has returned with his latest single Man Chala—a soft Hindi ballad that captures the quiet wonder of unexpected love. Released on June 27, 2025, the track continues Saahel's signature tradition of combining soul-stirring melodies with intimate, poetic lyricism. Man Chala is more than just a love song—it's a meditation on the kind of companionship that arrives without warning and transforms everything. With minimal instrumentation, warm vocals, and a lingering sense of peace, the song tells the story of two people who weren't looking for love but found in each other a path worth walking together. There's no drama or grand gesture here—just a gentle, growing desire to follow someone through life, wherever it may lead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saahel (@saahellmusic) Speaking about the song, Saahel says, 'Man Chala is about the kind of love that finds you when you're not searching. It's that rare connection that feels destined; where someone unexpectedly becomes your companion in the journey of becoming. As time passes, you don't just walk beside them, you want to follow them, drift with them, and let life lead you both wherever it will. It's unplanned, unforced and just the winds of life aligning two souls in the most effortless way." Composed, written, and performed by Saahel and produced by Yoki, Man Chala is a delicate sonic experience mixed and mastered by Ashish Raitani. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms, with a lyric video set to premiere on Saahel's official YouTube channel. The release of Man Chala follows a string of recent successes for the 22-year-old artist. Earlier this year, he released popular singles like Nazarein Utaarun and Tujhi Mein, both of which resonated deeply with his growing fanbase. Saahel also grabbed global attention when he was featured on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York as part of Spotify's RADAR artist campaign for his much-loved track Tera Pata. Saahel has built his career from the ground up, starting with Hindi covers and acoustic mashups that went viral on Instagram. Whether it's his Hindi versions of international hits like Heartbreak Anniversary, Love Nwantiti, and Stay, or his viral Lo-fi remixes and mashups like Premika x Ishq Wala Love and Saiyyan x Glimpse of Us, Saahel has consistently proven his ability to connect with audiences through raw emotion and musical honesty. His original music journey began in 2022 and has since gathered impressive momentum. Saahel's Spotify streams have already crossed 3.6 million, and he has been steadily growing his presence with live performances across India. In fact, last month, he even performed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the first time, adding another milestone to his musical journey. His 2023 debut India tour, the Zariya Tour, was met with overwhelming enthusiasm and marked a new phase of growth for the young artist. First Published:


News18
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Punjabi Hitmaker Jai Dhir And Yoki Drop Dreamy New Single ‘Velvet Sky'
Last Updated: Jai Dhir drops Velvet Sky with Yoki, a soulful Punjabi pop love song blending deep house and drill, capturing the magic of unspoken emotions. Punjabi pop sensation Jai Dhir has returned with his third original single of the year, Velvet Sky, in collaboration with producer Yoki. Following the success of previous tracks like Sidekick, Leja, and Mirza, Jai continues to expand his vibrant discography with a romantic offering that fuses dreamy melodies with contemporary beats. Velvet Sky is a soft yet energizing Punjabi pop love song that paints an atmospheric narrative of unspoken emotions. Jai Dhir, known for his emotive storytelling and fusion of Punjabi, R&B, and pop sounds, described the song as deeply personal. 'This song came straight from the heart. It is a dreamy love song about feeling a deep, unspoken connection with someone special, and captures the quiet emotions of admiring someone from a distance, like a late-night drive filled with unsaid feelings," he said. 'I just wanted to keep it real and dreamy—something that feels like you're floating in a feeling. The lyrics and melody just flowed, and it all felt too natural. It's one of those songs where every word means something. I hope people connect with the vibe as much as I did while creating it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jai Dhir (@jaidhir) Adding a fresh sonic layer to Jai's vision, Yoki's production weaves deep house with punchy drill elements to create a lush soundscape. Speaking about the process, Yoki shared, 'I had a blast producing this one. I wanted to mix that chill deep house vibe with some punchy drill elements—something that hits but still lets the emotion breathe. It's got that balance of groove and mood, which I really love. The moment I recorded the raw vocals, I knew exactly where I wanted to take the sound. Super proud of how it turned out within two sessions." Since launching his career at 19, Jai Dhir has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young voices in India's indie music landscape. Hailing from New Delhi, the 24-year-old artist has carved out a niche with his genre-blending approach. From viral hits like Leja, featured in Netflix's Mismatched Season 2, to Mirza, which racked up over 200 million streams as part of Instagram's 1 Minute Music, Jai's catalogue is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. His collaboration with Pritam on the Punjabi version of Kesariya, officially released by Sony Music India, further solidified his rising star status. With Velvet Sky, Jai Dhir continues to enchant fans with music that is heartfelt and modern, rooted in emotion but elevated by global production styles. The track is now streaming on all major platforms and is already making waves for its lush vibe and poetic storytelling. As he continues to push boundaries and redefine the Punjabi pop genre, Jai Dhir's musical journey shows no signs of slowing down. If Velvet Sky is any indication, he's only getting started.


Business Mayor
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Astar's Yoki Legacy will launch on Sony's Soneium blockchain
Astar, a collective driving Web3 adoption originating from Japan, is relaunching its Yoki Origins as Yoki Legacy on Sony's Soneium blockchain. Yoki Origins was digital collectible adventure that launched last year with partners like Casio, Japan Airlines, JR Kyushu Railway Company, Quickswap, Rarible, and others. Now it is called Yoki Legacy. Soneium is Sony's Block Solutions Labs' Layer 2 blockchain. 'As an ecosystem that puts creativity and accessibility at its core, Soneium is the ideal home for Yoki Legacy. We're excited to see the project relaunch on a platform built to support creators and IP-driven innovation' said Maarten Henskens, head of Astar Foundation, in a statement. 'This move reflects our commitment to preserving and growing the Yoki IP, which was originally created and launched by Astar Foundation on Astar zkEVM. By bringing Yoki to Soneium, we're making sure it stays accessible in an ecosystem designed to empower collators, creatives, and content built around intellectual property.' Initially deployed on Japan's leading blockchain ecosystem Astar Network, Yoki Origins was successful, driving strong engagement and high volumes of on-chain transactions, Astar said. Now, the IP has been relaunched on Soneium. Since then, the game saw 59,000 unique addresses created by players, with 2.5 million Yoki-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) minted in total and 40 different projects getting involved. Built on the principle that blockchain should be accessible, scalable, efficient, and solve genuine problems for everyone, Soneium aims to deliver innovative decentralized apps — such as Yoki Origins — spanning entertainment, gaming, finance, and numerous other possibilities, Sony said. Read More TinyBuild shuts Versus Evil, lays off 13 At launch, Soneium was supported by some of the world's most prominent and well-established Web3 technology partners, including Astar Network, Circle, Optimism, Alchemy, The Graph, and Chainlink. Gameplay for Yoki Legacy. With its relaunch on Soneium, Yoki Origins will further expand the blockchain's ecosystem, offering new experiences by drawing inspiration from Pokémon and traditional Japanese culture where people can collect 'Yokis' to complete a special notebook. As part of the new season, the relaunch introduces a more streamlined version of the original Yoki and its core game mechanics, making it even easier for people to enjoy its ecosystem. For example, instead of 48 Yokis (12 basic and 36 evolved), the game now features 24 — 12 basic and 12 evolved. By collecting three identical basic Yokis, users can 'fuse' them into an evolved one. Yoki Origins' native token, previously known as Omamori (OMA), is now rebranded as OMASTR, reflecting its deeper integration with Astar. This change enhances the token's utility by allowing users to mint OMASTR on Soneium using Astar Network's native token, ASTR, without any daily minting limits. This aims to open up greater flexibility and access for users looking to engage more actively in the ecosystem. The newly updated OMASTR token is primarily used for acquiring capsules from the capsule machines, a popular feature in Yoki Origins. They allow users to obtain various Yokis by spending OMASTR tokens to 'spin' or 'pull' capsules. In total, there are now three distinct capsule machines, each offering a unique set of Yokis and featuring four different capsule types, which create a layer of variety and anticipation for users as they collect their precious creatures. To make the experience even more rewarding, users will earn special ACS Points by minting, fusing, and completing their notebooks. The Astar Contribution Score initiative, launched by the Astar Foundation with a reward pool of 100 million ASTR, is designed to drive user adoption and incentivize on-chain activity, all while expanding the utility of ASTR tokens and boosting the growth of Soneium. At launch, a pool of two million ACS will be available, with the possibility of additional points being added in the future. As a special incentive, players who complete their Yoki notebook by June 1 will receive an exclusive Yoki OG Badge, a unique reward from the collaboration between Astar and Soneium. Sony said the Soneium OG Badge is more than just a digital token—it's a badge of honor, symbolizing a user's commitment and belief in the Soneium vision. Holders of this badge will be recognized as pioneers who have played a key role in shaping the development and growth of the Soneium ecosystem.