Vijayalakshmi Narayanan

Singer/songwriter Kamakshi Khanna has many reasons to be joyous. For instance, 'Qareeb', her latest single which is now streaming across leading music streaming platforms, is her first Hindi release since 2017, following the release of her debut album in English, 'Cakewalk'.

To the Delhi-based singer, who has now moved to Mumbai, 'Qareeb' isn't just personal. It is a reflection and introspection upon a time when Kamakshi gave precedence to everything and everyone else but herself. She reiterates, 'I wrote Qareeb when I was in a relationship where I was constantly neglecting my needs and the things that I stand for. I wanted to take the same emotion to pay gratitude for how much love teaches us about the world, about giving and how the letting go helps us rediscover ourselves in new ways each time.'

The song makes listeners feel thankful towards the experiences and learnings that enrich their lives, irrespective of the outcomes of their relationships and equations with people in general. The track has been produced by electro-duo Anhad + Tanner, with whom Kamakshi has also collaborated on their debut album, 'In Other Words'.

'Qareeb' is now playing on Radio City Freedom