Hindi music reviews

Partner ost
various artistes
Director David Dhawan's comedies, especially those starring Govinda, have a typical brand of fast and funky music. This soundtrack is no different and follows the same formula. But despite its predictability, the CD is enjoyable.

The album begins with a techno chant of Do You Wanna Partner? and then proceeds to Shaan and Udit Narayan's lively banter adds a quirk note to it. Next in line is a catchy mix of R&B/bhangra-pop You Are My Love sung by Shaan, Pant and Earl D'Souza. Laabh Janjuwa and Sneha Pant toe the same genre again in Soni De Nakhre. Providing a break from the monotony is Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chouhan's Maria Maria with Latino rhythms.

But the respite is brief. The punjabi touch returns with the party song Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da. These songs are perfect for the dance floor.

Vaada Karo
Various artistes
Top DJs such as Aqeel, Sunil Spinz, Tarang, Amit B, Zuber and Logical Lloyd are up to their usual task of remixing and they dish out the beat-driven, computer-tweaked remixes of some popular numbers from the '70s and '80s. Tailored mainly for the dance floors, this compilation presents remixes of Vaada Karo, Yeh Mera Dil, Saat Samundar Paar Se, Kya Yehi Pyar Hai and Apni To Jaise Taise.

College Classics Vol.1
Various artistes
Targeted at the college-going crowd, this compilation features some popular romantic numbers from the '70s and '80s. Kishore Kumar renditions such as Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Pyar Maanga Hai, Chalte Chalte, Yeh Jawani and Saamne Yeh Kaun Aaya dominate the album. Jagjit Singh's Hothon Se Chhoo Lo Tum and Manhar's Hum Tumhen Chahte Hain are the other picks.

Remembering O.P. Nayyar: Pure Masti
Various artistes
With O. P. Nayyar's death, the Hindi film music industry lost a stalwart composer who was a consummate trendsetter. This commemorative album features some of his ever-green classics such as Sar Par Topi Lal, Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, Aaiye Meherbaan, Piya Piya Piya and Ude Jab Jab Zulfen Teri.