"Priyanka has taken it to a whole new level."
In the glistening world of showbiz, few celebrities are as multi-faceted and talented as Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
After winning the Miss World title in 2000, Priyanka soon arrived in Bollywood, wowing people with her tremendous acting.
However, the star has also successfully made her mark in music, producing and performing a number of singles.
She has collaborated with iconic artists, and shown that her talent doesn’t just gleam in front of the camera.
DESiblitz proudly presents five dazzling songs that Priyanka Chopra Jonas has performed.
In My City (2012)
2012 was the year when Priyanka Chopra Jonas entered the music business.
Fans were naturally curious when Priyanka announced ‘In My City’.
The actress joins the American rapper and singer Will.i.am in this song.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman played a demo of the song for Priyanka, who agreed to perform it.
‘In My City’ conveys the story of a girl enticing others to visit her place.
Within the first week of its release, the single sold over 130,000 copies.
Divulging her wonder into the song’s commendable sales in India, Priyanka said:
“I am so overwhelmed! I can’t even begin to explain what I’m feeling.
“It’s so amazing that it’s been just a few days since launch and my debut single is now number one on the charts.
“Thank you so much for the support and appreciation. This means the world to me.”
‘In My City’ definitely showed traces of what a brilliant singer Priyanka Chopra Jonas is.
Exotic (2013)
In a thrilling collaboration with Pitbull, Priyanka shines with an unmatched fervour in this song.
‘Exotic’ also sees Priyanka write the song, showing her diversification in her content.
The music video shows a sexy and sensuous Priyanka on a beach singing about her exotic appearance.
A highlight of the song is that it includes both Hindi and English lyrics.
Delving into this, the Krrish actress said: “‘Exotic’ was initially going to be in English too.
“But in all my tracks, I want to have some aspect of my Indian identity.
“For me, being Indian is very exotic. After Pitbull sent me his lyrics, I suggested to ‘Exotic’ producer RedOne that we could consider having some Hindi lyrics.
“He said, ‘Yeah, let’s try that’— and I quickly wrote the lyrics and sang it and he loved it.
“This is a summer song and we have so much fun in our Hindi movies and songs.
“We Indians really know how to party, man! And the world needs to see that.
“So the video has Indian-inspired dance steps too. It has a mix of Hindi and English since the world is so global.
“An all-Korean song topped the Billboard charts, so why not a Hindi song?”
‘Exotic’ is a track perfect to listen to in the summer, so why not give it a try as you enjoy the sunshine?
I Can’t Make You Love Me (2014)
The music video for this pop song showcases Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflecting on her onscreen partner.
Adding an Indian hint, they also celebrate Holi with each other.
Priyanka wears attractive clothing and the song shows how things went wrong with her partner.
The audience sees them arguing in a colourless scene.
‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ is Priyanka’s version of the 1990 Bonnie Raitt song of the same name.
The star comments: “It’s my ode to a classic, a song that I love, and one that says so much – this is for the actor in me.”
News18 praises Priyanka’s vocals: “The singer certainly sounds great, so much that it’s almost unbelievable it is Priyanka Chopra.
“The number is definitely foot-tapping and you’re going to be hearing this one at every restaurant and club in the days to come.”
Meanwhile, a fan on YouTube highlights the Holi aspect of the video:
“So this is the reason why [Priyanka] is loved by everyone around.”
“She never leaves her roots. She knows who she’s and what she’s doing and everything falls in its place.
“She even used colours and mehndi in this song as well which is typical Indian practice. That makes her unique.
“She has a long way to go! Know your roots, know who you are and what are you doing.
“Everything else will fall in its place!”
These words describe the appeal Priyanka continues to have with her work.
‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ is undeniably a work of art in its presentation and its content.
Chaoro – Mary Kom (2014)
As we move away from Priyanka’s wondrous vocals in Hollywood, we come back to her roots in Hindi cinema.
In 2014, Priyanka garnered universal acclaim for her performance in Mary Kom.
One of Bollywood’s most sterling biopics, Priyanka steals the show as the titular boxer.
‘Chaoro’ is a lullaby that Mary Kom sings while putting her son to sleep.
Priyanka provides the vocals herself and the result is an incredibly soothing track.
According to the composer Shashi Suman, a then-unmarried Priyanka took 30 minutes to record the song.
Shashi elaborated: “When you see Priyanka sing on screen, you will feel that she is a real mother, putting her children to sleep.
“That’s quite something given the fact that forgot being a mother, she’s not even married.
“When I told her this, she laughed that she was an actress and it came naturally to her to convincingly showcase emotions without actually experiencing them.”
Surabhi Redkar from Koimoi notes the impact of the song:
“It is a lullaby that is just soothing to listen to and has quite a deep impact on you.
“An emotional number, this one manages to speak to your heart directly.
“With Manipuri lyrics, the song is an absolute delight to the ears and Priyanka manages to put in a lot of love through her vocals into it.”
‘Chaoro’ is rousing and gentle, sure to leave a permanent mark on the hearts of the audience.
Young and Free (2017)
The musician Will Sparks combines with Priyanka Chopra Jonas to create an unmissable rendition.
‘Young and Free’ is upbeat, captivating, and unique.
By her admission, Priyanka has an accent when speaking English and this shows during the performance.
The song was well-received by viewers. One fan comments:
“[Priyanka] is a real achiever! There is nothing she can’t do because she always gives her best.”
Another adds: “OMG, Priyanka! My wig literally flew away to Mars. You did that, Queen!”
Priyanka, who also wrote the song, revealed how the lyrics spoke of freedom:
“These lyrics were born from a need for freedom, whatever that freedom may mean to each one of us.
“Being young and free is a state of mind that we all need to find in this crazy world to survive.
“What I love most about this track is the spontaneity from which it was born.
“This song reminded me of how much I love making music.”
Meanwhile, Will highlighted the uniqueness of Priyanka: “Collaborating with Priyanka has taken it to a whole new level.
“Her message and incredible voice combined with my production style has created something unique.”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a singer of a rare and excellent calibre.
Her acting prowess is known and loved, but her musical artistry must never go unnoticed.
She can captivate and entertain fans in a very special way.
For that, Priyanka Chopra Jonas should be applauded.
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