Priyank Shah Releases New Single “What You Want”

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Priyank Shah wasted no time starting things out in 2026. The London-based producer, engineer, and artist returns with his new single “What You Want,” a radio-ready pop track that showcases the latest evolution of his sound.

Shah is a one stop shop, he does everything himself from the writing, producing, mixing, to mastering the song from his own studio. That hands-on approach has helped him build a growing reputation as a forward-thinking pop artist with a global mindset. In his words, “Music has always been my way of crossing borders, but with this track, I took that literally. It’s a conversation between cultures blending the universal language of funk-pop with the poetic depth of Mandarin.”

Musically, the track blends retro with modern. It has 80s and 90s-style drums, funky guitar layers, and analogue synths that give the song an unmistakably nostalgic feel, all while maintaining the polished feel you’d expect from a modern production. The influence of top artists like Bruno Mars, Teddy Swims, and Dua Lipa can be heard as he balances groove and emotion.

“It’s a conversation between cultures blending the universal language of funk-pop with the poetic depth of Mandarin.”

What is really unique about “What You Want” is its bilingual approach. Sung in both English and Mandarin, the song looks at love as a universal feeling that goes beyond language or culture.

“Here’s the truth: I don’t speak a single word of Mandarin. I’m a boy from India living in London. On paper, this collaboration shouldn’t make sense. But when I heard the flow of the Mandarin lyrics, I didn’t need to understand the definitions to understand the feeling. It was just musical.”

Priyank Shah is proving that modern pop doesn’t need borders.

Listen to the new single “What You Want” by Priyank Shah, out now.