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Its creation began with a simple guitar riff by Jokhay, which gradually developed into a full composition with drums and additional musical elements.
Rather than extensively reworking the initial idea, the producer chose to retain the spontaneity of the original session.The music video takes the same unpredictable energy to the streets of Karachi.
Directed by Talhah Yunus and Wali Baloch, it is set beneath the city's Lilly Bridge, where an unusual traffic jam brings together an assortment of characters.The storyline follows Talha Anjum as he attempts to reach a film shoot, while a groom, commuters, rickshaws and buses remain stuck in the congestion.
The increasingly bizarre scene includes a superhero, a gorilla and dancers, turning a familiar urban problem into an exaggerated cinematic spectacle.The video also shifts to a film set, where the distinction between the production and the story gradually blurs.
Sabaat Batin's appearance in a rickshaw draws on his own journey as an emerging musician travelling to studios before finding recognition.Speaking about the release, Coke Studio Nu.WAV Executive Producer Kamal Khan described the film as an expression of Karachi's character, with its traffic, unexpected encounters and larger-than-life moments.
He said the track brought together the individual energies of its performers and offered an appropriate conclusion to the series.Young Stunners, formed in 2012, have played a significant role in taking Urdu hip-hop from Pakistan's underground music scene to a wider regional audience.
The duo is known for tracks including Gumaan, Afsanay, Quarantine and Two Tone.Sabaat Batin, who hails from Munianwala near Faisalabad, developed his music independently before gaining widespread attention with Gal Sun.
Meanwhile, Jokhay has established himself as one of the prominent producers in Pakistan's hip-hop scene, particularly through his long-standing collaborations with Young Stunners and his album Khana Badosh.With Diwanay Dil, the platform completes a musical journey that began with Dil, followed by Rangeen, Maheya, Shabnam and Qasam.
Across its six releases, Nu.WAV brought together established names and emerging artists, exploring different sounds and collaborations within Pakistan's contemporary music landscape.Coke Studio Pakistan is a part of the international music franchise, Coke Studio, which features studio-recorded music performances by established and emerging artists.
It is the longest-running annual television music show in Pakistan, airing annually since 2008.
The programme's concept originated in Brazil and has subsequently expanded its reach worldwide.The show combines a myriad of musical influences, from traditional Pakistani classical, folk, Sufi, qawwali, ghazal and bhangra music to contemporary hip hop, rock and pop music.
It is noted for promoting Pakistan's multiculturalism by inviting artists from various regions and languages to collaborate musically.Coke Studio originated in Brazil in 2007 as a music project, initially named Estúdio Coca-Cola, with the aim of blending the styles of two Brazilian artists.
The concept was adopted by Nadeem Zaman, Marketing Head of The Coca-Cola Company, who partnered with Rohail Hyatt, a former member of the Pakistani band Vital Signs, to create a Pakistani version of the show in 2008.
