Salim-Sulaiman, the duo has been changing the scene of Bollywood music back in those days. These two musicians were agile in jumping their fingers on their keyboards and remix softwares. No doubt, they are excellent. A string of lyricists has been booked for this ‘Neal ‘N’ Nikki’ (2005) album.
The title track “Neal ‘N’ Nikki” is a light and zippy number. Youthful and cool, it’s the typical teenager and campus songs which will be a craze. Salim-Sulaiman used non-chaotic beats and Anvita Dutt Guptan flirts with catchy words like “hot and happening” and “sweet and sexy”. Produced in the same factory with the same exact mould like ‘Salaam Namaste’ (2005), this one innovates and is sexier. Vocals by KK and Shweta Pandit are absolutely mind-blowing.
“Halla Re” is a surprising fusion in a Yash Raj movie. The song is a floor dance number, where we get to see Tanishaa dancing at a bar along with a hundred people to impress Uday. The astonishing tabla beats together with the techno beats are mixed. Shweta Pandit definitely rocked it. Irshad Kamil’s lyrics captured much attention.
“I’m In Love” is a typical Yash Raj music camp and there was no one better at that moment to sing this one than Sonu Nigam. Mahalaxmi Iyer’s voice complements. Kunal Ganjawala’s voice with the foot tapping beats and Punjabi music, this one will surely make movie goers jump in the theatre. Javed Ali also helped with the vocals.
“I Just Wanna Spend My Life With You” is an entire English track. Lovely lyrics and music makes it a sweet romantic track. Clinton and Dominique Cerejo lend their vocals. Music is like Bee Gees, Take That and East 17 English bands romantic numbers. Salim-Sulaiman chose a plethora of lyricists and selected singers to shape up the album. Sounds are trendy. The use of hip-hop beats characterises the majority of the compositions here. There was no need for additional DJs to add spice to this one. Shweta got most of the songs.
Rating: 3/5
