The musical legacy of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala continues its unwavering run as his ninth posthumous release, Barota, premiered on his official YouTube channel on Friday. The song immediately dominated streaming charts, demonstrating the undiminished devotion of his global fanbase.
Within the first three hours of its release, the four-minute track exploded past 2.2 million views and accumulated over 7,00,000 likes. The scale of anticipation was evident as the song garnered over 2,00,000 likes in the initial ten minutes and had crossed 15 million views by Saturday morning. The comments section was flooded with over 5,00,000 remarks from listeners sharing emotional tributes, quick reviews, and running commentary.
Themes of Love and Punjab Pride
Barota returns to the familiar, signature style of Moosewala’s earlier work, featuring vivid village references, swagger-coded comparisons, and descriptions rooted in rural Punjab. The lyrics build a narrative around youth, pride, and physical strength, centered on themes of attraction and rivalry.
The track includes imagery of weapons, a recurring element in his music that drew past criticism, but one the late singer often defended as a common reference in Punjabi music history. Notably, the song’s lines hint at a thematic shift: pointing toward abandoning weapons for love—a nuance that fans have quickly picked up and praised in online comment threads.
Since his tragic death on May 29, 2022, in Mansa district, Moosewala’s team and family have consistently honored his memory through his unreleased catalog. The relentless fan activity surrounding Barota, much like his earlier three-song album Moose Print which crossed 100 million views in four months, confirms that his influence on the music scene remains exceptionally powerful.