SYL (song)
2022 single by Sidhu Moose Wala
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"SYL" is a single by Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moosewala. The song was released just under three weeks after his death on 29 May 2022. The song was produced by Mxrci, and written by Moose Wala.[1]
| "SYL" | ||||
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| Single by Sidhu Moose Wala | ||||
| Language | Punjabi | |||
| Released | 23 June 2022 | |||
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| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Sidhu Moose Wala | |||
| Songwriter | Sidhu Moose Wala | |||
| Producer | Mxrci | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "SYL" on YouTube | ||||
Lyrical content
In the song, Sidhu speaks about issues related to the Satluj Yamuna link canal (SYL canal), a contentious issue of sharing of river waters between Haryana, Punjab and Delhi,[2][3] along with unity among Punjab & Haryana (undivided Punjab after PEPSU merger).[4] The song also calls for the release of Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in jails.[5] In third verse, Sidhu talks about the 2021 Indian farmers' Republic Day protest.
Music video
The video opens with an interview of Aam Aadmi Party member Sushil Gupta.[6] A portion from a speech delivered by Satya Pal Malik in Global Jat Summit on 8 November, 2021 is included as an outro snippet. [7]
Censorship
Commercial performance
Within one hour of release, song gained more than one million views on YouTube.[10]
"SYL" debuted at number 81 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.[11]
Credits and personnel
- Sidhu Moose Wala – songwriting
- Mxrci – production
- PixlPxl – mixing and engineering
- Navkaran Brar – artwork
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 81 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 27 |
| Global Excl. US (Billboard)[14] | 200 |
| India (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] | 13 |
| UK Asian (Official Charts Company)[17] | 1 |