'Dance Kerain Saari Raat': Umair Jaswal's new album to release in two volumes

With 13 songs, Jaswal has tapped into his creative energies by exploring the new contemporary musical territory

Pakistan's very own atypical musical icon Umair Jaswal sets the mood for 2023 by officially announcing the release of his latest album titled, Dance Kerain Saari Raat, stated a press release. The album is slated for a release in two parts, with volume one launching on February 10, 2023, followed by the release of volume two on Eidul Fitr. The album comprises a mix of 13 diverse songs.

The Dance Kerain Saari Raat album will set a new standard for genre-bending music coming out of Pakistan. With this album, Jaswal has tapped into his creative energies by exploring the new contemporary musical territory, without compromising his powerful voice.

The album comprises some upbeat tracks such as dance numbers, likely to be the party anthems for the year. The album will be released across all major platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.

“Through these songs my musical sensibilities have taken on a whole new direction, enabling me to deconstruct my perceived notions, and open up to limitless creative possibilities. It's been a highly rewarding experience collaborating with Ahsan Pervaiz, an absolute genius. It was like two mad scientists working in a lab willing to push the boundaries with each track,” the Sammi Meri Waar singer shared in a statement.

The artist is immersed in his emotional depths and each song is a narrative of his personal journey. The album being a coming-of-age of sorts, the song titles itself are definitely conversation starters, such as Mamacita, Aunty Let Me Go and Disco Diljala. There’s something in it for everyone, from deep soulful songs to fun lyrical songs that you can't get out of your head.

“This album is very close to my heart, it's been quite a transformative journey and now I’m ready to share this raw, uncut side of my personality with the world. I will be embarking on a 10-show Album launch tour across Pakistan, the dates will be revealed soon. I can't wait to perform for my fans and for you all to enjoy my upcoming album," said Jaswal.

Umair Jaswal’s career kicked off with him performing as the lead vocalist of the rock band Qayaas, Leading up to his inevitable success and popularity, his songs Tanha and Umeed, put him in a league of his own.