The whole music album of ‘Heyy Babyy’ (2007) is a thrilling, catchy and strangely unusual mix of hardcore humour and funky music. Composer Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and lyricist Sameer have created a unique sound that is sure to please fans of both genres.
The title track, “Heyy Babyy” is a high-energy dance anthem that is sure to get you moving. The song features a catchy chorus and a mix of Indian and Western instruments. Other notable tracks on the album include “Dholna” is a romantic ballad sung by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal and “Mast Kalandar” is a Sufi-inspired track sung by Rehan Khan, Salim Shehzada, Shankar Mahadevan and Sajid Khan.
The title track is a crazy cocktail of different genres, including techno, electro-pop and hip-hop. It starts with a chorus chanting “Ooo” and “Aaa” over and over again and then the funky beats kick in. The song is fast-paced and features multiple choruses of “Hey, Baby, Baby Baby I Need You!”
If you’re looking for a song with consistency and methodology, then “Heyy Babyy” is not for you. But if you’re looking for a weird, addictive song with a mix of techno sounds, out-of-their-mind choruses and unknown languages, then you’ll love this song. The song is full of energy and has a great beat. The singers, Loy Mendonca, Neeraj Sridhar, Pervez Quadir and Raman, do a great job of delivering the song’s crazy lyrics. The song has an improvisational feel to it and the chunky beat and synthesiser sounds add to the overall ambience.
The pop remix by Akbar Sami is full of energy and excitement and the foursome delivers a smashing performance. The mastering is good, so the song could easily be released on Australian radio stations. The track also features the girls’ sexy vocals over a great electro beat. The lyrics by Anvita Dutt Gupta are perfectly in sync with the tune.
“Mast Kalandar” is a mish-mash of sounds, voices and arrangements. It’s not a particularly strong song on its own and it sounds like a polished version of “Jaane Ke Jaane Na” from ‘Jaan-E-Mann’ (2006). However, the song is saved by the special appearance of Shah Rukh Khan.
“Jaane Bhi De” is too weak to be analysed. It’s too light in comparison to the title track and the composition is funky but ordinary. Sameer’s lyrics are over-simplistic. Shankar Mahadevan and Loy Mendonca try their best in the singing department, but the song is still weird and incomprehensible.
“Meri Duniya Tu Hi Re” is a beautiful and emotional song composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The song is about the love that a parent has for their child. The chorus is particularly delightful and the opening music sequence is very pleasing. Sameer’s lyrics are touching and heartfelt and Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Shankar Mahadevan’s vocals are sincere and loving. Overall, the song is a simple and tender track that is sure to cherish.
“Dholna” is a disappointing track from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, featuring Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal. The song is ordinary and uninspired and it doesn’t go anywhere near the much-better composed tracks like “Bol Na Halke Halke” from ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’ (2007). The song relies solely on its choreography to sustain itself, as it sounds too routine. It also shares striking resemblances to some portions of the masti tracks of ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’ (2007).
Sajid Khan chose Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to compose the music for ‘Heyy Babyy’ because he believes they were the most original composers around. While originality is important, versatility is also essential for creating a solid album. The whole album is full of life and positive vibes and it explores themes of love, friendship and flirtation. Sameer’s lyrics are simple but effective and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have experimented with different elements, such as the extensive use of the chorus throughout the movie.
However, some tracks, such as “Mast Kalandar” and “Dholna” are predictable in terms of their music and arrangements.
