KK has ben in the music business since the late 90’s.
The high-octane vocalist and performer has lent his glorious set of pipes to both indie-pop and Hindi-film-music over the years, and has given us a number of memorable tunes in the process.
With his unique pristine tone and the ability to belt in a high-range with astonishing resonance, KK is one of the most powerhouse male vocalists presently – who has the chops to sing both conventional and non-conventional tunes.
Looking back at some of the most heart-rendering recordings done by the versatile star, we’ve put together 10 of his most diverse set of songs – that speak of his brilliance as a performer.
From his earlier work as an independent artist, releasing Pop-solo albums, to the multiple hits he delivered as a playback singer in Bollywood soundtracks, here are KK’s 10 best songs recorded over the years:
10) Tu Jo Mila
One of the more recent hits of KK, featured on the Salman Khan starrer – Bajrangi Bhaijaan. A heartwarming, beautifully composed tune.
9) Dil Ibadat
A romantic composition from the 2000’s, featured in Emraan Hashmi’s Jannat – a soundtrack that was filled with a number of other tunes sung by KK. His melodious voice and soothing tone, make it one of his best tracks from the time.
8) Alvida
A powerful song from an iconic soundtrack. Life.. in a Metro was filled with a number of unforgettable, timeless tunes – and Alvida was certainly at the Top 3 of them. This stunningly composed and produced track still sounds just as fresh as when it had actually come out.
7) Aashayein
A beautiful song, from a beautiful, under-rated movie. Featured on Nagesh Kukkunoor’s Iqbaal, this inspiring ballad about hopes and aspirations still makes for a great easy listening experience.
6) Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai
Another love-song from a Bhatt-camp movie, Woh Lamhe. Released in the year 2006, this romantic track is stil just as much soothing to the soul and can make you wanna groove to it.
5) Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai
Released in the year 2006, and featured in the Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut starrer Gangster – another soundtrack, which was filled with some super-hit bops, this Pritam-composed tune is fresh, timeless and musically extravagant.
4) Awaarapan Banjarapan
A heart-rendering delivery by KK, featured on the iconic and sublime soundtrack for the 2003-released erotic thriller, Jism. This whole album was filled with a stellar compositions and songs, and Awaarapan was easily one of the main highlights of the same.
3) Yaaron
A solo hit from KK, before his advent to the world of Hindi-movie soundtracks. A stunning and heartwarming tune created as a timeless ode to friendship, then still continues to get played among friends.
2) Tadap Tadap
A stellar vocal delivery by KK, from one of his more famous tracks back in the late 90’s. Featured on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, this tune remains an iconic testament to his vocal prowess and also a top-notch song curated on heartbreak.
1) Pal
KK’s most timeless and unforgettable classic came from him as a soloist. His Pop album of the same name released in the year 1999, featured this iconic slow and sweeping ballad, that really does take you back in time and offers oodles of nostalgia, making you remember and think of a past-love, that perhaps never even existed. An easy #1 on his list of hits over the years.
KK has clearly had several timeless tunes across multiple styles and genres, which go way beyond the ten songs listed here. Let us also hope we get to hear more of his work as a soloist and as an independent music-maker, like back in the day.
Honourable mentions also go to songs like – Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana, Maine Dil Se Kaha, Kabhi Khusboo, Bas Ek Pal, Khuda Jaane