One of the ways for a musician to evolve is by marrying their sounds with that of other artistes. Jasleen Royal has consistently sought out collaborators who expand her musical vocabulary. Her latest single, Inaam, sees her team up with Badshah; together they offer a romantic ballad about feeling content and safe in a relationship. In a chat with mid-day, Royal reflects on how their chalk-and-cheese energy led to this track, and why algorithms don’t dictate her music.
 
Excerpts from the interview.

What inspired the single?
Inaam comes from a space of longing, something I’ve been carrying within me for a while. I don’t think I’ve met that person yet, but I’ve definitely felt the emotion. It’s a quiet longing, not heavy but a hopeful one.