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  • Hungama Music pulls plug, India’s streaming scene shrinks

    Hungama Music pulls plug, India’s streaming scene shrinks

    MUMBAI: Another one bites the dust in India’s cut-throat music streaming scene. Hungama Music is throwing in the towel, announcing its service will be switched off from 15 April, leaving users’ downloaded tunes and libraries gathering digital dust. This follows the premature demise of Resso and Wynk Music, making it a proper hat-trick of Indian streaming services hitting the skids in just over a year.

    “Downloaded music and library content will no longer be available,” Hungama Music informed its users.

    Resso, owned by ByteDance, blamed “local market conditions” for its January 2024 exit, while Wynk Music, owned by Bharti Airtel, effectively rolled its users into Apple Music after a strategic partnership. 

    Despite India’s booming streaming appetite – second only to the US in terms of sheer volume – local players are finding it a right pickle to compete with the global giants. YouTube, with its 462 million users, remains the undisputed king, while Spotify’s global clout and Apple Music’s strategic tie-ups are proving too much for many to handle.

    Hungama Music, which ditched its freemium model for a subscription-only approach last year, clearly couldn’t keep up. Even a recent partnership with Virgin Music Group, aimed at boosting Indian regional music, wasn’t enough to save it from the digital graveyard.

    “It’s a proper David versus Goliath situation,” a source close to the Indian music scene quipped. “These global behemoths have the cash and the clout to snap up users, leaving local players struggling to get a look-in.”

    With only Gaana and JioSaavn left standing, the question now is whether they can survive the onslaught. Can they whip up subscription packages that are both tempting and wallet-friendly enough to keep punters from straying? Or will they too end up singing the blues? One thing is for certain, the Indian music streaming scene is proving to be a proper dogfight.

  • Shemaroo Entertainment revives 90s Bollywood music with new-age singers

    Shemaroo Entertainment revives 90s Bollywood music with new-age singers

    Mumbai: The 90s era of Bollywood music holds a special place in the hearts of millions, evoking cherished memories and a warm sense of nostalgia. These unforgettable songs became anthems for a whole generation, resonating with listeners of all ages. Now, Shemaroo Entertainment has taken these timeless melodies and given them a new lease of life with a modern twist.

    Unlike simply repackaging classics, Shemaroo Entertainment has breathed fresh energy into these evergreen tracks by collaborating with talented new-age singers. The aim is to create a seamless blend of nostalgia and modernity, preserving the essence of the original melodies while appealing to today’s discerning youth. While some songs have already been released, new ones will be unveiled every week, allowing music enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the golden era of Bollywood.

    To kickstart this extraordinary project, Shemaroo Entertainment has meticulously chosen these iconic songs from Bollywood’s rich repertoire, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the era’s musical brilliance. These tracks have been beautifully recreated by aspiring singer Arunati Roy from Durgapur (Paschim Bardhaman), West Bengal, supported by Hiranmoy Mandal, R3ZR and Sunny Karmakar who has helped in the execution of the project.

    The recreated masterpieces will be showcased to a global audience through Shemaroo’s extensive distribution across platforms like YouTube channels – Filmi Gaane, Indipop, Romantic Hindi Songs, 90s Hindi Songs, and across more than 150 global online music streaming platforms like Resso, Spotify, Apple Music, Wynk Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, etc along with Telco-CRBT and radio.

    Expressing her excitement of recreating songs for Shemaroo Entertainment, Arunati Roy said, “I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of this extraordinary musical journey with Shemaroo Entertainment in Association with Hindi Unplugged World. Recreating these iconic Bollywood songs is a dream come true for me as a budding artist. It’s an incredible opportunity to infuse these timeless melodies with a fresh new-age touch and bring joy to the hearts of the younger audience. This project is a true celebration of music. It is a great opportunity created by Shemaroo to promote young artists, providing them with a platform to showcase their exceptional talent.”

    This initiative marks the beginning of Shemaroo’s efforts to discover and nurture fresh voices, offering a chance for aspiring artists to join hands with Shemaroo and reach a wider audience. Through this Shemaroo is creating opportunities for emerging talents to make their mark in the music industry and contribute to the vibrant musical landscape. In line with their commitment to enhance the listening experience for GenZ and Gen Alpha audiences who have a fondness for 90s songs, the company is actively seeking similar budding artists to recreate and sing these timeless melodies.

    This unique initiative promises to be a grand celebration of Bollywood’s rich musical heritage, infused with the fresh energy of contemporary talent. Get ready to relive the magic of 90s Bollywood music like never before!

  • Pritam and Ranveer Singh unveil ICC men’s cricket World Cup anthem

    Pritam and Ranveer Singh unveil ICC men’s cricket World Cup anthem

    Mumbai: With two weeks left until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off, the event’s official anthem, ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ has been released. This anthem is the result of a fantastic collaboration, starring the internationally acclaimed superstar Ranveer Singh in the lead role with sensational music created by Pritam, one of Bollywood’s most coveted composers.

    The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express, witnessing a never-seen-before celebration ahead of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever.  

    ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ is available on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Gaana, Hungama, Resso, Wynk, Amazon Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can soon enjoy listening to the Anthem on radio stations Big FM and Red FM.

    Speaking about the Anthem launch, superstar Ranveer Singh said “As a part of the Star Sports family and a die-hard cricket fan, being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honour. It’s a celebration of the sport we all love.”

    Pritam said, “Cricket is India’s greatest passion and composing ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ for the biggest World Cup ever, has been a tremendous honour for me. This song is not just for 1.4 billion Indian fans but for the whole world to come to India and be a part of the biggest celebration ever.”

    The music video encapsulates the emotions of the global fan community, uniting nations and fans across different cultures. The fan-centric anthem represents an epic celebration, designed to resonate with hearts and ignite spirits. The anthem embodies the World Cup combining the unique Indian passion for cricket with the national pride of all competing nations to create an unrivalled global sporting occasion.

    Fans worldwide are also invited to take part by showcasing their creative interpretations of the hook-step in diverse global locations. Whether it’s cricket stadiums, educational institutions, iconic landmarks, or historical monuments, the stage is theirs. Fans need to simply team up with a friend, capture their unique hook-step performance, and share it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #CWC23. The most captivating videos will be curated to craft a collective Fan Anthem, showcasing the world’s enthusiasm for all to witness.

    ICC general manager of marketing and communications Claire Furlong said: “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever with hundreds of millions of fans around the world ready to be a part of it. The anthem brilliantly captures the passion and energy of India and the fans that will make this event so special, and we can’t wait for the world to hear it.  This World Cup will put place fans at the centre of the action and the anthem will help bring them closer to the game than ever before, so go listen now and create your own hook-step.”

    Star Sports spokesperson said, “We are delighted to collaborate with the ICC for the official anthem of the World Cup. The anthem is an expression of the cornucopia of emotions and waves of energy, which each and every day of the tournament promises to deliver to more than a billion viewers around the world.”

    Cricket fans are invited to be part of this celebration as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 gets underway from 5 October – 19 November.