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Benny Dayal Reveals Why He Fell in Love with 'Chahe Jaan Le' Melody

Benny Dayal opens up about his latest single "Chahe Jaan Le." He instantly connected with the song's simple yet unconventional melody. Dayal explains the track blends blues, R&B, and soul into an Indian neo-soul vibe. He's excited to add this unique sound to his repertoire and showcase his artistic range.

Key Points: Benny Dayal on Singing Chahe Jaan Le and Its Neo-Soul Vibe

  • Benny Dayal says the song has a simple, unique, and beautifully understated quality
  • He describes the track as having an Indian neo-soul vibe blending blues and R&B
  • Dayal aims to choose diverse songs to add variety and versatility to his work
  • The singer reveals composer Ayaz Ismail crafted the song with his voice in mind
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Benny Dayal reveals he fell in love with the melody of 'Chahe Jaan Le'

Singer Benny Dayal discusses his new single "Chahe Jaan Le," its unique Indian neo-soul sound, and why the melody felt so personal and unconventional.

"I fell in love with the melody because it felt so unconventional. - Benny Dayal"

Mumbai, Dec 13

Benny Dayal and Dallas-based composer Ayaz Ismail have struck a chord with audiences with their latest track "Chahe Jaan Le".

Talking about the song during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Benny said that he fell in love with the melody of the track.

He was asked, "Your new single blends emotional intensity with a contemporary sonic baritone. How did you interpret the emotional landscape when you first heard the lyrics and the composition?"

Claiming that the song falls right into his repertoire, he went on to share, "Rhythm & Blues has always been close to me. I instantly felt that it wasn’t a typical filmy track. It was simple, unique, and beautifully understated."

"Ayaaz gave me complete freedom during the recording. I kept experimenting with different textures, and I fell in love with the melody because it felt so unconventional. My aim is always to choose songs that are different from each other, to add more variety and versatility to what I do", he added.

Revealing what aspect of the song’s message felt personal to him, Benny said that "Chahe Jaan Le" shares the simple message of love and friendship.

"I like simplicity—when the production is done well, it connects instantly with the audience. Ayaaz gave me so much room to explore. He even told me he had composed it with my voice in mind. And he was right; some songs fit you the moment you hear them. This one felt beautiful and rare in my body of work, so I knew I had to sing it", he explained.

Talking about the musical identity of "Chahe Jaan Le", he shared that the song has an Indian neo-soul vibe, which blends blues, R&B, and soul.

"Neo-soul is contemporary yet simple, but musically rich. I didn’t have a song like this in my catalogue earlier, so I’m happy I do now. My intention is always to reinvent myself so people can’t slot me into one category. Many assume I only sing fast or party tracks. But I am much more than that. If people don’t explore my range, I’ll create my own songs to showcase it."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, an Indian artist talking about breaking out of the "party track" stereotype. Our music industry needs more singers like Benny who actively seek variety. The track is a fresh breath of air.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while I appreciate the intent, the song feels a bit too safe. "Indian neo-soul" is a great concept, but the execution here is very mild. Wanted more of that R&B grit Benny mentioned. Still, a decent listen.
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Sarah B
The collaboration with Dallas-based Ayaz Ismail is fascinating. It's great to see Indian artists working with global talent to create fusion sounds. The simplicity of the message about love and friendship is universal. Well done!
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Karthik V
Yaar, this is the kind of music we need on long drives. Not too loud, just pure melody and feeling. Benny's voice suits this genre perfectly. Hope he does a full album in this style.
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Nisha Z
Love his attitude! "If people don’t explore my range, I’ll create my own songs to showcase it." That's the spirit. Artists should not be boxed in. The song is lovely and shows a different side of him. More please!

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