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Sidhu Moose Wala continues to make waves on the Canadian charts, even after his death. <\/p>\n
This week, the late Punjabi artist hits the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, dated Dec. 13, with his latest posthumous release, \u201cBarota,\u201d debuting at No. 36. On the track, the former Brampton, Ontario native appears with frequent collaborator and producer The Kidd and singer Sweetaj Brar.<\/p>\n
Loosely translated, \u201cBarota\u201d is a nickname for a type of small, edible berry or fruit, often associated with sweetness and nature. <\/p>\n
\u201cBarota\u201d finds the late icon assertively rapping over a crisp trap beat and a heavy string section that carries the track throughout its five-minute run. Through The Kidd\u2019s steady production, the song blends traditional Punjabi elements with modern hip-hop and rap sensibilities, a signature of Moose Wala’s influential style. <\/p>\n
The song\u2019s music video features a mix of archival footage of Moose Wala with clips that some fans have theorized may be A.I. generated. Since the video\u2019s release in late November, it has racked up 49 million views.<\/p>\n
It marks the most recent belated release for Moose Wala, who has continued to make his mark on Punjabi music \u2014 and its rise in Canada<\/strong> <\/u><\/a>\u2014 even after his assassination in 2022. Earlier this year, he charted at No. 54 with The Kidd collab \u201cLock,\u201d following up multiple placements on last year\u2019s chart, including \u201cAttach\u201d with producer Steel Banglez and U.K. rapper Fredo<\/strong><\/a> <\/u>at No. 40, and his Brampton-boasting collab with Sunny Malton, “410<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u201d at No. 42.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n