BacXtage Season 1: All Seven Songs, Artists and Stories

Short answer: BacXtage Season 1 is a series of seven original songs composed and produced by Rameez Sohail: Damadam Mast Qalandar, Ik Pal, Ve Saiyaan, Kariya Haan, Duniya Bekaar Hai, Dam Ali and the finale Besharam Dil with Benny Dayal. Each has an official video on YouTube, linked from the Music page.

What was the idea behind Season 1?

We wanted Season 1 to work like a series rather than a playlist: seven songs, seven stories, each standing alone but together forming a picture of India’s spiritual, cultural and musical range. The common thread is a habit we intend to keep — putting legendary voices and new ones on the same record, and treating every release as a full campaign of music, story, visuals and conversation. Season 1 was presented under the Desi Tadka Music label.

The seven songs

1. Damadam Mast Qalandar

Our version of the Sufi anthem honouring Lal Shahbaz Qalandar features Shaan, Rais Anis Sabri and Mujtaba Aziz Naza, with Arman Ahmad as the new voice and UK producer Archie Benton. Read the full story: the history behind Damadam Mast Qalandar.

2. Ik Pal

A song built on family: the Sabri Brothers with Shabab Sabri and Rayan Sabri, with lyrics by Danish Sabri. It is one of the clearest expressions of the Sabri lineage that runs through BacXtage.

3. Ve Saiyaan

Sung by Javed Ali, whose voice also carries “Sun Sada” from our film work, with lyrics by Kaushik Vikas.

4. Kariya Haan

Part of the Season 1 set, composed and produced by Rameez Sohail. Watch the official video from the Music page.

5. Duniya Bekaar Hai

Three distinct voices — Kavita Seth, Khanzaadi and Raj Barman — on a lyric by Kaushik Vikas. The title translates roughly as “the world is worthless”.

6. Dam Ali

A qawwali tribute to Hazrat Ali, sung by Shabab Sabri, Salman Ali and Danish Sabri, with lyrics by Altamash Abbas and a video directed by Akash Barthwal. We have called it the heartbeat of BacXtage, because it is where melody and devotion meet most directly.

7. Besharam Dil (the finale)

Benny Dayal brings the Season 1 finale home. Its release grew into a full campaign: a studio session, a dance workshop and live performances. Watch the official video.

Who else was on the Season 1 roster?

Season 1 and its surrounding content also brought in Pawandeep Rajan and Priyanshi Srivastava, who joined the first episode of our podcast, BacXtage Unmixed, along with archival vocals from Iqbal Sabri. The full lineup lives on the Artists page.

What happens in Season 2?

Season 2 is in development with new original songs, new artists and new stages. Some of those new artists will come through the BacXtage community and talent pipeline. If you want to be considered, submit your work or join the community.