Once again Himesh Reshammiya, the name that has changed the face of the Indian music industry with its unique and dominant sound over the last 20 years is reeling in the triumph of his international fame. Himesh Reshammiya was last month the host at Saregama Live Capmania in Delhi, where the singer set the stage blazing as thousands of people enjoyed his OG repertoire along with him. His commercial success and lifelong implication are just part of the reason why fans all over the world are rejoicing over his induction into Bloomberg’s coveted Pop Power List.
This unpredicted but rightful recognition has led to an enormous social media phenomenon with the hashtag #HimeshJaisaKoiNahi being a trending one on social media as an army of fans flock to show pride and loyalty to the artist who has given them so many chart-topping songs.
Bollywood’s Musical Maverick
The path to fame has been fantastic in the life of Reshammiya. His unique nasal delivery of his voice was to his signature as were his unique combination of synth heavy compositions, and he established his own place in a very competitive business. His songs, which at first were criticized, but then won the status of a soundtrack of the generation conquering radio waves and dance floors.
The Bloomberg ranking, which ranks artists according to their international online reach, streaming figures, and activities on social media shows that the popularity of Reshammiya knows no geographical boundary. His capability to reach a large number of listeners through his catchy hooks and attainable lyrics has entrenched his claim as a musical maverick.
The Pop Power Impact
The company is a world business and financial giant conglomerate like Bloomberg and why they recognized this power reflects in the huge commercial strength of the brand known as Reshammiya. It points out that his contribution does not only apply to the world of art; it involves a practical (economical) impact as well.
This recognition is a great asset to justify his distinctive style of music and his capacity to performance commercially popular music which has a personal response with millions of people. The response by his loyal fan base on social media is a witness to the emotional attachment that they have established with his music as there really is no one more like them and Himesh Reshammiya.
