'Minimalist' singers jibe: Did Shaan target Prateek Kuhad, Anuv Jain
What's the story
Shaan, a celebrated singer known for his numerous hit songs since the 1990s and 2000s, recently voiced his opinion on the current generation of singers who adopt a "minimalistic" approach to their craft.
His remarks were made during an episode of Chill Sesh with Sapan Verma and have since been widely circulated on social media.
Fans are now speculating if this was an indirect criticism of contemporary artists Prateek Kuhad and Anuv Jain.
Perspective
Shaan's take on the current generation's musical approach
In the video, Shaan is seen expressing his views on the current trend in music.
He stated, "And nowadays people prefer these simple personal kind of minimalist songs."
He added, "Everyone's tone is such that they should not show too much interest in a song, otherwise people might lose interest."
His comments have sparked discussions among fans and followers about the changing dynamics of the music industry.
Evolution
Shaan reflected on the changing music industry
Shaan also shared his thoughts on the evolution of the music industry, stating, "I checked for views for that and it is around 2B...Times have changed. People like rawness and real authenticity."
He reminisced about his early days when music companies would provide feedback and encourage further training.
Shaan humorously noted, "If we would have sung how people do it today, we would have been thrown out of the building."
Speculation
'It's Prateek...or Anuv Jain': Fans speculate targets of Shaan's critique
Shaan's comments have ignited a wave of speculation among music enthusiasts on Reddit about who he might be referring to.
Some users suggested Jain's work as a possible target, while others mentioned Kuhad, Lifafa, and Ritviz as potential subjects of his critique.
One user commented, "He's right. It's lazy singing. We all saw what happened when singers like Dhwani Bhanushali and AP Dhillon sang without autotune."