Tuesday 8 April 2025
Punjabi Legend Malkit Singh Joins EA FC 25 Soundtrack
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Punjabi Legend Malkit Singh has reached an important milestone by being featured in the EA FC 25 soundtrack. His beloved song, Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha has been remixed into DESI TRILL, which features DJ LYAN, Chip, and YUNG SAMMY. This marks the first time a Punjabi artist has been included in the EA FC franchise, highlighting the growing impact of Punjabi music.
On September 21, 2024, Bramalea RD took to Instagram to reveal a major announcement, sharing a photo of Malkit Singh along with the list of tracks set to be featured in FC 25.
The post stated, Legendary Punjabi singer #MalkitSingh will be featured on the upcoming EA Sports #FC25 soundtrack, with the remake of his single Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha. It also noted that the song Dola Re Dola from Shah Rukh Khans Devdas will be featured in the game.
Malkit Singh is notable for being the first Punjabi singer to be awarded an MBE by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He is widely recognized for his popular tracks such as Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha, Tootak Tootak Tootiyan, Kurri Garam Jayee, Dekh li vilyait, Chal Hun, and Jind Mahi.
The announcement rapidly caught the attention of excited gamers and online users. One commenter noted, FC does have real good songs from all over the world I rate it. Another user humorously added, Imagine losing an Ultimatum Team match and this song starts playing, bro Id be devastated.
On the other hand, the third user highlighted the growing influence of Punjabi artists, saying, Punjabi singers are now selling stadiums, someone getting the Juno award, someone is getting tribute from Drake, someone is going on Jimmy Fallon Show. But They just had to go and pick Malkit Singh.
Malkit Singhs inclusion in EA FC 25 showcases the growing global influence of Punjabi music. It emphasizes the genres ability to a wide range of listeners and its capacity to enter mainstream media. This marks the third consecutive year that an Indian artist has been featured on the football simulators soundtrack.
The previous two Indian artists featured in the EA FC soundtrack were:
The inclusion of DESI TRILL in the game introduces Punjabi music to a wider audience, enhancing its reach and impact. EA FC 25 continues its tradition of featuring a diverse array of artists, combining both famous and emerging musicians to create a dynamic listening experience for players. Alongside Malkit Singh, the soundtrack includes popular artists like Billie Eilish and Charli XCX, providing listeners with a diverse selection.’
EA FC 25 was set to be released worldwide on September 27, 2024. However, gamers who purchased the Ultimate Edition were granted early access a week prior, on September 20. The game is available on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
The EA FC 25 soundtrack features a diverse range of artists and musical genres, bringing together over 100 tracks from across the globe. Some of the notable tracks and artists included are:
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