DIL KI GEHRAAI (NEVER GIVE UP) - Global Music Performance

Composed, Music Produced & Arranged by S. J. Jananiy

Singers: S. J. Jananiy, Ravindra Upadhyay & Baba Kuboye

Featuring:

Venezuela Strings Recording Ensemble, M.B. Gordy, Vito Gregoli, Mak Grgic, Baba Kuboye, Charu Suri, Mehran Matin, Martin, Christine Stork, Madhumita Chatterjee, Cheri Moon, Rhonda Valerie Head, Amaru, Siddhant Bhatia, Shriram Iyer, R. Sankerganesh, RK Sundar & Gethin John.

About Dil Ki Gehraai (Never Give Up)

This song is an uplifting anthem celebrating resilience and the spirit of “Never Give Up”, "Self Confidence"  & “Mind Over Matter”. This song is rooted in the Indian classical raga Simhendramadyamam while blending Western Classical, Hip-Hop, Rap, Rock, Funk, and World Music. The track features vocals, Indian Classical sargams/alaaps, and rap, layered over strings, guitars, drums, bass, piano, and global rhythms including Doumbek, Djembes, Dhol, and modern hip-hop beats.

This song artfully bridges traditional and contemporary musical worlds such as Indian Classical, Western Classical, Hip-Hop, Rap, Rock, Funk, and World Music genres. What sets "Dil Ki Gehraai" apart is its dynamic lineup of international collaborators. This cross-cultural fusion creates an energising musical journey. This global collaboration brings an extraordinary depth and vibrancy to the performance, making "Dil Ki Gehraai" not just a song, but a celebration of unity through music. This musical feast is enhanced with a motivating music video. 

The music video carries a powerful visual narrative, featuring a flashback to 2002, where a young girl (reflecting S. J. Jananiy herself) dreams of a musical journey—bringing full circle the spirit of “Never Give Up”.

One song. Infinite strength.

A journey of resilience, a melody of hope.

Music knows no borders — 25 voices, 5 nations, 1 global sound!

Composer, Music Producer & Arranger: S. J. Jananiy

Singers: S. J. Jananiy, Ravindra Upadhyay & Baba Kuboye

Lyrics: Akanksha Tikoo

Lyrics Conceptor - N. Kumar

Assistant Music: R. Sankerganesh

FEATURING:

Strings: Venezuela Strings Recording Ensemble

Strings conducted by Raniero Palm

Drums & Ethnic Percussions: M. B. Gordy

12 String Acoustic, Bass & Electric Guitars: Vito Gregoli

Acoustic Guitar: Mak Grgic

Piano: Charu Suri 

Fretless Guitar: Mehran Matin

Solo Violin & Cajón: S. J. Jananiy

Saxophone: Baba Kuboye

Congas, Bongos, Djembe & Dhol: Martin

Female Choral Vocals & Harmonies: Rhonda Valerie Head, Christine Stork, Madhumita Chatterjee & Cheri Moon

Male Choral Vocals & Harmonies: Amaru, Siddhant Bhatia & Shriram Iyer

Recording Engineers: S. J. Jananiy & R. Sankerganesh at 3 Dot Recording Studios, Chennai, India

Strings Recording Engineer: Raniero Palm, Eybar Serrano & Luis Alejandro Bermúdez

Strings Recording Engineer Assistant: Diego Deseo & Edisbeth Mariana Salas

Strings Recording Studios: The Music Embassy / San Cristóbal / Venezuela

Drums Tracked by David Vito Gregoli at Riot Drum Studio, LA, California, U.S.A.

Mixing Engineer: S. J. Jananiy at 3 Dot Recording Studios, Chennai, India

Stem Mixing Engineer: R. K. Sundar at Prism Studio, Chennai, India

Mastered by Gethin John, Mastering World, London

Music Supervisor: R. Sankerganesh