Justin Beibers song ‘Baby’ that had captured the hearts of every teenager at the time of its release and gave Beiber the much deserved fame. The iconic hit has recently been recreated with a twist at a universty event in Lahore, Pakistan. Performedduring a qawalli night on campus, it quickly went viral over the internet garnering attention to the blend of cultures.
That’s a unique, qawwali-style rendition by Justin Bieber over the hit “Baby” coming from Lahore University. It’s been doing wonders on the net, featuring great harmonium- and tabla-sound arrangements on soulful and Sufism-flavored vocals. As such, what was an essentially thumpin’ lively track became fully cultural and full of music value, inspiring even admiration and vigorous online discussions on netizens.
The video of the performance has gone viral on social media, eliciting mixed reactions. It was a fantastic blend, which was a sheer delight. This was an incredible experience. It beautifully demonstrated how music has the power to transcend borders and bring cultures together,” one of the students attending the live performance said.
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Mixed praises and plain humor filled this social media post as people commented and made really light of the situation. Creativity was lauded by some, but played out by many. One added, “Waah, vibe toh hai,” while another quipped, “Wait for Bieber to sing Naseebo Lal in Toronto.” This was all humored with folks imagining how pop star Justin might react and leave comments like “Justin Bieber crying in a corner somewhere!
For some, the performance highlighted music’s universal appeal. A viewer remarked, “This just proves that good music, no matter its origin, can adapt and connect with audiences everywhere.”
The original version of “Baby,” which was a collaboration with rapper Ludacris, was released in January 2010. It went viral and became a global phenomenon, cementing the position of this pop sensation that is Bieber. In 2023, it marked a huge milestone when the song joined the Billion Streams club on Spotify as Bieber’s 16th track to do so. Its music video also got much attention and became one of the most-viewed videos on YouTube shortly after it was released.
