TALENTED newcomer Romaan recently introduced himself to the music industry with his dynamic debut track Frozen Heart.
The 19-year-old British-Pakistani from Manchester started writing lyrics at the age of 13 and later went on to develop his passion for rap. Romaan has grown up being inspired by eclectic musical influences and did a countdown of 10 songs he loves.
10. Bodmon by Ramriddlez: I usually listen to songs that inspire and give me ideas for my music. This song makes the list because it introduced a different wave of music to me. Ramriddlez is a Canadian artist who helped inspire my style, with a type of dancehall, ethnic sounding song (he’s Egyptian) that has a chilled vibe to it.
9. Free Spirit by Drake: Drake is one of my biggest inspirations. This song is on a different wave; hard-hitting soulful trap that gets me going.
8. Boss by Trey Songz: This is my type of song. Full volume, whenever I’m in the city! Songz has made so many of my favourite songs, so it was hard to choose just one.
7. Fever by Wizkid: I think Wizkid always makes the song, whether it’s a feature or his own single. This song has a vibe on a whole other level. A jazzy Afro-beat type of holiday wave, I can’t really explain.
6. Low by Wizkid: A song that no matter how many times you play it, you can never grow bored. It has replay value. Not many songs have that. The chorus always randomly enters my mind and it’s catchy.
5. Zemer by Soolking: A French/Albanian song. I rate European music highly and that is why Zemer is one of my favourite songs. The instruments in the backing track create an ethnic sound, along with the vocals. Another inspiration that makes me experiment with different types of genres.
4. In The Morning by J Cole Ft. Drake: I had to have a J Cole track in my top 10. I love chilled music and this is the best example.
3. King Of The Fall by The Weeknd: One of the greatest songs by The Weeknd. This is one of the songs that inspired me to record and actually turned me into a massive fan of The Weeknd. That is when I listened to (his album) Trilogy. It makes you feel like a boss every time you listen to it.
2. Felices Los 4 by Maluma: I listen to a lot of reggaeton. This song makes me feel like I’m on a holiday, even if I’m sitting in my car driving in Manchester. The video is crazy and Maluma is my favourite artist in Latin music. A massive inspiration, this song led me to all sorts of other music and I know every lyric even though I have no idea how to speak Spanish.
1. Relax With Me by PARTYNEXTDOOR: This is my number one song. However, I have lots of favourite songs, I could never pick one. PARTYNEXTDOOR is one of the best writers in the industry. This song puts you in the mood to chill, see your girl or is even perfect for a drive. It’s just a wavy track.
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Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he praises Abhishek publicly but not Jaya or Aishwarya
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Amitabh Bachchan has responded to online comments asking why he often praises son Abhishek Bachchan on social media but not wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, or daughter Shweta. The actor explained that while he chooses to support Abhishek publicly, he honours the women in his family privately, saying he prefers to respect them “in his heart.”
Bachchan defends Abhishek praise, addresses fan remarks online
The 81-year-old actor, who regularly shares photos and thoughts with fans, recently posted images of himself meeting admirers outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa. Captioned “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”, the post sparked comments from users questioning why he doesn’t do the same for Jaya, Aishwarya, or Shweta.
Responding directly, Bachchan wrote, “Yes, I shall praise them in my heart… not publicly… respect for the ladies.” His reply quickly circulated across platforms, with many praising his thoughtful answer. Others pointed to his tendency to engage more often when defending Abhishek, especially around film releases.
Bachchan also shut down a user accusing him of having “paid fans,” bluntly replying, “Prove it! You are small-minded… why don’t you pay and get fans too?” When another person mocked those waiting outside his home as “unemployed,” he replied with characteristic wit: “So give them a job? When they stand at the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”
Actor remains active on social media while juggling film projects
Bachchan has become increasingly interactive online in recent years, often directly responding to criticism and fan feedback. Meanwhile, Abhishek was last seen in Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy that released earlier this month. Jaya Bachchan appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, while Aishwarya Rai was part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. Despite the online chatter, Amitabh continues to walk his own path, on-screen and online.