"Sanam Re" is an Indian Hindi-language song written and composed by Mithoon from the 2016 soundtrack album to the film of the same name. The song is sung by Arijit Singh. The track was officially released on 22 December 2015.[1]
| "Sanam Re" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Mithoon featuring Arijit Singh | |
| from the album Sanam Re | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 22 December 2015 |
| Genre | Sufi |
| Length | 5:08 |
| Label | T Series |
| Songwriter(s) | Mithoon |
| Producer(s) | Mithoon |
| Music video | |
| "Sanam Re" on YouTube | |
Legacy
editThe song has been sampled in several hip hop songs, particularly in the subgenre of drill. It was first sampled in "Exposing Me" (2018) by Chicago drill rapper Memo600, which was remixed in a 2019 version featuring King Von.[2] Further remixes of "Exposing Me" were made by FBG Duck, featuring Rooga, and 22Gz. American rapper CJ sampled the song in his track "Whoopty" (2020).[3] Other notable samples include "Vergeet De Buurt Nooit" by Lijpe and "Face To Face" by Italian rapper Rondodasosa.[4]
Chart performance
edit| Year | Chart | Peak Position | Time Span on Chart | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mirchi Music Top 20 Countdown | 1 | 21 weeks | [5] |
Accolades
edit| Award[a] | Date of ceremony[b] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 6 April 2016 | Most Streamed Song of the Year | "Sanam Re" | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "Sanam re title track release only today". The Times of India. 21 December 2015. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Rodrigues, Ashwin (27 May 2020). "This Producer Put Young Thug Over a Bollywood Sample and It's Genius". Vice. Vice Media. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Seabrook III, Robby (25 November 2020). "The Break Presents: CJ". XXL. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ "Giovedì uscirà il "Whoopty Remix" con Anuel AA e Ozuna". Billboard Italia (in Italian). 23 March 2021. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ ""Mirchi Top 20"".
- ^ "Gima Awards 2016:'Bajirao Mastani' bags maximum awards; Yo Yo Honey Singh, Sonakshi Sinha, Arijit Singh perform live [PHOTO]". International Business Times, India Edition. 7 April 2016. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2017.