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| name = Billa 2
| name = Billa II
| type = Soundtrack
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover = Billa II - CD cover.jpg
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| released = 1 May 2012
| released = 2 May 2012
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'''''Billa II''''' is the [[soundtrack album]], composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], for the 2012 film of the [[Billa II|same name]], directed by [[Chakri Toleti]] that stars [[Ajith Kumar]] as the title character. The album consists of six tracks; five songs and a [[theme music]] track.<ref name="Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html |title=Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio |publisher=Sify |date=6 March 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> [[Na. Muthukumar]] penned all lyrics for the songs.<ref name=tnie-interview>{{cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article432929.ece |title=‘I compete only with myself’ |work=The New Indian Express |location=India |date=9 June 2011 |accessdate=16 September 2011}}</ref>
'''''Billa II''''' is the [[soundtrack album]], composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], for the 2012 film of the [[Billa II|same name]], directed by [[Chakri Toleti]] that stars [[Ajith Kumar]] as the title character. The album consists of six tracks; five songs and a [[theme music]] track.<ref name="Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307223542/http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 March 2012 |title=Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio |website=[[Sify]] |date=6 March 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> [[Na. Muthukumar]] penned all lyrics for the songs.<ref name=tnie-interview>{{cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article432929.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221636/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article432929.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 October 2013 |title=I compete only with myself |work=The New Indian Express |location=India |date=9 June 2011 |accessdate=16 September 2011}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
Although a new director ([[Chakri Toleti]]) was chosen to direct the prequel, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], who had worked on the score of ''[[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]]'' (2007), was retained as the composer of ''[[Billa II]]'', which became his fifth project starring [[Ajith Kumar]]. The soundtrack album was reported to feature six tracks, including one promotional video song.<ref name="Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio"/> It consists of five songs and a [[theme music]] track, an altered version of the original 2007 ''Billa'' theme. Yuvan Shankar Raja had composed a sixth song for a [[belly dance]] sequence, which was not included in the soundtrack, but featured only in the film.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3569004.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=K. R. | last=Manigandan | title=Shot Cuts: A weird friendship | date=25 June 2012}}</ref><ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/83267.html</ref> [[Na. Muthukumar]] agreed to write the lyrics,<ref name=tnie-interview /> replacing [[Pa. Vijay]] who had worked on ''Billa'''s lyrics. In a departure from convention, the lyrics were penned first which were set to tunes later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-12-01/billa-2-thala-ajith-02-04-12.html|title=Billa 2 Is Full Of Thrills|publisher=Behindwoods|date=2 April 2012|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref>
Although a new director ([[Chakri Toleti]]) was chosen to direct the prequel, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], who had worked on the score of ''[[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]]'' (2007), was retained as the composer of ''[[Billa II]]'', which became his fifth project starring [[Ajith Kumar]]. The soundtrack album was reported to feature six tracks, including one promotional video song.<ref name="Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio"/> It consists of five songs and a [[theme music]] track, an altered version of the original 2007 ''Billa'' theme. Yuvan Shankar Raja had composed a sixth song for a [[belly dance]] sequence, which was not included in the soundtrack, but featured only in the film.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3569004.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=K. R. | last=Manigandan | title=Shot Cuts: A weird friendship | date=25 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/83267.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630002103/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/83267.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2012|title = Tamil Cinema News &#124; Tamil Movie Reviews &#124; Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> [[Na. Muthukumar]] agreed to write the lyrics,<ref name=tnie-interview /> replacing [[Pa. Vijay]] who had worked on ''Billa'''s lyrics. In a departure from convention, the lyrics were penned first which were set to tunes later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-12-01/billa-2-thala-ajith-02-04-12.html|title=Billa 2 Is Full Of Thrills|publisher=Behindwoods|date=2 April 2012|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref>


Yuvan Shankar Raja revealed in 2014 told that he tried to recruit [[Shakira]] for the project but failed because of "budget troubles".<ref>http://silverscreen.in/features/striking-chord-yuvan-shankar-raja-interview/</ref> In late January 2012, Yuvan Shankar Raja left for Florida, US, Chakri's home place, to finish the compositions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/yuvan-flies-to-florida-enroute-to-hollywood-news-tamil-mbsjF6ibjgh.html?scategory=tamil |title=Yuvan flies to Florida enroute to Hollywood ! |publisher=Sify |date=19 January 2012 |accessdate=11 March 2012}}</ref> During the trip, he had composed a "melody song".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-12/news-interviews/31051654_1_billa-chakri-toleti-ajith |title=Yuvan's melody in Billa 2 |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> Singer [[Krish (singer)|Krish]] informed via [[Twitter]] that he had lent his voice for a [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] style song that would be the introduction track of the protagonist,<ref>https://twitter.com/Krrishsinger/status/169447468264730626</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Krrishsinger/status/169486693559308288</ref> while [[Shweta Pandit]] was reported to have performed one song, too.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollyspice.com/37709/singing-is-a-beautiful-process-singer-shweta-pandit-talks-with-bollyspice-about-her-life-and-music|title="Singing is a beautiful process." Singer Shweta Pandit talks with BollySpice about her life and music|publisher=BollySpice|date=19 February 2012|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> However, Krish's version was later replaced by Yuvan Shankar himself.<ref>https://twitter.com/Krrishsinger/status/195179056210251777</ref> [[Re-recording (filmmaking)|Re-recording]] works began by May 2012 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-re-recording-in-mumbai-news-tamil-mfvrmEjheeb.html?ref=false</ref>
Yuvan Shankar Raja revealed in 2014 told that he tried to recruit [[Shakira]] for the project but failed because of "budget troubles".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://silverscreen.in/features/striking-chord-yuvan-shankar-raja-interview/|title = Striking a Chord: The Yuvan Shankar Raja Interview|date = 22 August 2014}}</ref> In late January 2012, Yuvan Shankar Raja left for Florida, US, Chakri's home place, to finish the compositions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/yuvan-flies-to-florida-enroute-to-hollywood-news-tamil-mbsjF6ibjgh.html?scategory=tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908073520/http://www.sify.com/movies/yuvan-flies-to-florida-enroute-to-hollywood-news-tamil-mbsjF6ibjgh.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 September 2014 |title=Yuvan flies to Florida enroute to Hollywood ! |website=[[Sify]] |date=19 January 2012 |accessdate=11 March 2012}}</ref> During the trip, he had composed a "melody song".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Yuvans-melody-in-Billa-2/articleshow/11860098.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701134149/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-12/news-interviews/31051654_1_billa-chakri-toleti-ajith |url-status=live |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=Yuvan's melody in Billa 2 |date=12 February 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 March 2012}}</ref> Singer [[Krish (singer)|Krish]] informed via [[Twitter]] that he had lent his voice for a [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] style song that would be the introduction track of the protagonist,<ref>{{cite tweet|number=169447468264730626|user=krishoffl|title=Special thanks to @Raja_Yuvan. Sung a superb song "Billa 2" Hero Intro Song. Sounding simply great. Thank u soo much Yuvan.<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=14 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=169486693559308288|user=krishoffl|title=The song about the great thala (The Billa) and its more of R&B style.. Super music by Yuvan. And the way thala appears was really good..<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=14 February 2012}}</ref> while [[Shweta Pandit]] was reported to have performed one song, too.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollyspice.com/37709/singing-is-a-beautiful-process-singer-shweta-pandit-talks-with-bollyspice-about-her-life-and-music|title="Singing is a beautiful process." Singer Shweta Pandit talks with BollySpice about her life and music|publisher=BollySpice|date=19 February 2012|accessdate=17 April 2012}}</ref> However, Krish's version was later replaced by Yuvan Shankar himself.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=195179056210251777|user=krishoffl|title=My voice has been replaced by Yuvan in Billa 2. And guys watch out.. behind this.. There is a pleasant surprise for all Yuvan fans;-)<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=25 April 2012}}</ref> [[Re-recording (filmmaking)|Re-recording]] works began by May 2012 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-re-recording-in-mumbai-news-tamil-mfvrmEjheeb.html?ref=false |title=Billa 2 re-recording in Mumbai? |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410003353/http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-re-recording-in-mumbai-news-tamil-mfvrmEjheeb.html?ref=false |archive-date=10 April 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The audio launch was initially to be released in mid-March 2012, but was then pushed to second week of April. Actor [[Rajinikanth]] was approached to unveil the soundtrack, with the team supposedly rescheduling the audio launch to suit Rajinikanth's dates, who had left for [[London]] for the filming of his film ''[[Kochadaiyaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-19/news-interviews/31210077_1_billa-ajith-rajini |title=Will Rajini attend Billa 2 audio launch? |work=The Times of India |date=19 March 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79668.html |title=Rajini to unveil Ajith's 'Billa 2' music? |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> The soundtrack was unveiled on 1 May 2012, coinciding with [[Ajith Kumar]]'s birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-audio-on-ajiths-birthday-news-tamil-metlCHjcabj.html?ref=false |title=Billa 2 audio, on Ajith’s birthday? |publisher=Sify.com |date=2012-04-19 |accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> [[Sony Music Entertainment]] that marketed the [[Mankatha (soundtrack)|album]] of Ajith Kumar's previous film ''[[Mankatha]]'', acquired the music rights of ''Billa II'' as well for an unprecedented sum after some weeks-long negotiations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html?ref=false |title=Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio |publisher=Sify |date=6 March 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> In the week before the audio launch, Sony Music began releasing teasers of each of the songs every day and promoted them across social platforms.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-25/news-interviews/31398664_1_billa-ajith-s-birthday-new-song |title=Billa 2 audio online! |publisher=The Times of India |date= 25 April 2012|accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/sony-music-goes-viral-promote-tamil-movie-billa-2-songs |title=Sony Music goes viral to promote Tamil movie 'Billa 2' songs &#124; Editorial-News |publisher=Radioandmusic.com |date=2010-01-14 |accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> The Telugu version of the soundtrack was released on 5 June 2012 at the Taj Deccan in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/82681.html</ref>
The audio launch was initially to be released in mid-March 2012, but was then pushed to second week of April. Actor [[Rajinikanth]] was approached to unveil the soundtrack, with the team supposedly rescheduling the audio launch to suit Rajinikanth's dates, who had left for [[London]] for the filming of his film ''[[Kochadaiyaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Will-Rajini-attend-Billa-2-audio-launch/articleshow/12326998.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710123904/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-19/news-interviews/31210077_1_billa-ajith-rajini |url-status=live |archive-date=10 July 2012 |title=Will Rajini attend Billa 2 audio launch? |date=19 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79668.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321133034/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79668.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2012 |title=Rajini to unveil Ajith's 'Billa 2' music? |work=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> The soundtrack was unveiled on 1 May 2012, coinciding with [[Ajith Kumar]]'s birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-audio-on-ajiths-birthday-news-tamil-metlCHjcabj.html?ref=false |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410015059/http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-2-audio-on-ajiths-birthday-news-tamil-metlCHjcabj.html?ref=false |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-04-10 |title=Billa 2 audio, on Ajith's birthday? |website=[[Sify]] |date=2012-04-19 |accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> [[Sony Music Entertainment]] that marketed the [[Mankatha (soundtrack)|album]] of Ajith Kumar's previous film ''[[Mankatha]]'', acquired the music rights of ''Billa II'' as well for an unprecedented sum after some weeks-long negotiations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html?ref=false |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410000343/http://www.sify.com/movies/sony-music-snaps-billa-2-audio-news-tamil-mdglVqbcgaf.html?ref=false |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2014 |title=Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio |website=[[Sify]] |date=6 March 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> In the week before the audio launch, Sony Music began releasing teasers of each of the songs every day and promoted them across social platforms.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Billa-2-audio-online/articleshow/12863056.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922010822/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-25/news-interviews/31398664_1_billa-ajith-s-birthday-new-song |url-status=live |archive-date=22 September 2013 |title=Billa 2 audio online! |date= 25 April 2012|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2012-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/sony-music-goes-viral-promote-tamil-movie-billa-2-songs |title=Sony Music goes viral to promote Tamil movie 'Billa 2' songs &#124; Editorial-News |publisher=Radioandmusic.com |date=2010-01-14 |accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> The Telugu version of the soundtrack was released on 5 June 2012 at the Taj Deccan in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/82681.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606142322/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/82681.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 June 2012|title=Telugu Cinema News &#124; Telugu Movie Reviews &#124; Telugu Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Telugu}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
[[Rediff]]'s Pavithra Srinivasan gave it 3 stars out of 5 and went to add that Yuvan Shankar Raja had "infused certain freshness to the music", describing it as "quite promising".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-billa-2-music-is-quite-promising/20120504.htm</ref>
[[Rediff]]'s Pavithra Srinivasan gave it 3 stars out of 5 and went to add that Yuvan Shankar Raja had "infused certain freshness to the music", describing it as "quite promising".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-billa-2-music-is-quite-promising/20120504.htm|title = Review: Billa 2 music is quite promising}}</ref>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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| total_length = 22:42
| total_length = 22:42
| all_lyrics = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| all_lyrics = [[Na. Muthukumar]]

| title1 = Gangster
| title1 = Gangster
| extra1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], Stefny
| extra1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], Stefny
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| length6 = 1:56
| length6 = 1:56
}}
}}

{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Second release
| headline = Second release
| extra_column = Singers
| extra_column = Singers
| collapsed = no
| title7 = Everytime I See You (Georgian)
| title7 = Everytime I See You (Georgian)
| extra7 = Sofia Bedia
| extra7 = Sofia Bedia
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* Theme Music mastered by Murali
* Theme Music mastered by Murali
* Mixed at nHow Studios, Berlin, Germany
* Mixed at nHow Studios, Berlin, Germany
* Mixed by [[Kausikan Sivalingam]] & Özgür İkinci
* Mixed by Kausikan Sivalingam & Özgür İkinci
* Mastered at Masterlab Berlin
* Mastered at Masterlab Berlin


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|3}}
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[[Category:Yuvan Shankar Raja soundtracks]]

[[Category:Yuvan Shankar Raja albums]]
[[Category:2012 soundtrack albums]]
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[[Category:2012 soundtracks]]
[[Category:Sony Music India soundtracks]]
[[Category:Sony Music India soundtracks]]

[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]

Latest revision as of 15:43, 16 October 2024

Billa II
Soundtrack album by
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Released2 May 2012
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music
ProducerYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology
Mr. Nookayya
(2012) 		Billa II
(2012) 		Dhenikaina Ready
(2012)

Billa II is the soundtrack album, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, for the 2012 film of the same name, directed by Chakri Toleti that stars Ajith Kumar as the title character. The album consists of six tracks; five songs and a theme music track.[1] Na. Muthukumar penned all lyrics for the songs.[2]

Production

[edit]

Although a new director (Chakri Toleti) was chosen to direct the prequel, Yuvan Shankar Raja, who had worked on the score of Billa (2007), was retained as the composer of Billa II, which became his fifth project starring Ajith Kumar. The soundtrack album was reported to feature six tracks, including one promotional video song.[1] It consists of five songs and a theme music track, an altered version of the original 2007 Billa theme. Yuvan Shankar Raja had composed a sixth song for a belly dance sequence, which was not included in the soundtrack, but featured only in the film.[3][4] Na. Muthukumar agreed to write the lyrics,[2] replacing Pa. Vijay who had worked on Billa's lyrics. In a departure from convention, the lyrics were penned first which were set to tunes later.[5]

Yuvan Shankar Raja revealed in 2014 told that he tried to recruit Shakira for the project but failed because of "budget troubles".[6] In late January 2012, Yuvan Shankar Raja left for Florida, US, Chakri's home place, to finish the compositions.[7] During the trip, he had composed a "melody song".[8] Singer Krish informed via Twitter that he had lent his voice for a R&B style song that would be the introduction track of the protagonist,[9][10] while Shweta Pandit was reported to have performed one song, too.[11] However, Krish's version was later replaced by Yuvan Shankar himself.[12] Re-recording works began by May 2012 in Mumbai.[13]

Release

[edit]

The audio launch was initially to be released in mid-March 2012, but was then pushed to second week of April. Actor Rajinikanth was approached to unveil the soundtrack, with the team supposedly rescheduling the audio launch to suit Rajinikanth's dates, who had left for London for the filming of his film Kochadaiyaan.[14][15] The soundtrack was unveiled on 1 May 2012, coinciding with Ajith Kumar's birthday.[16] Sony Music Entertainment that marketed the album of Ajith Kumar's previous film Mankatha, acquired the music rights of Billa II as well for an unprecedented sum after some weeks-long negotiations.[17] In the week before the audio launch, Sony Music began releasing teasers of each of the songs every day and promoted them across social platforms.[18][19] The Telugu version of the soundtrack was released on 5 June 2012 at the Taj Deccan in Hyderabad.[20]

Reception

[edit]

Rediff's Pavithra Srinivasan gave it 3 stars out of 5 and went to add that Yuvan Shankar Raja had "infused certain freshness to the music", describing it as "quite promising".[21]

Track listing

[edit]

All lyrics are written by Na. Muthukumar

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Gangster"Yuvan Shankar Raja, Stefny4:07
2."Idhayam"Shweta Pandit4:04
3."Yedho Mayakkam"Yuvan Shankar Raja, Tanvi Shah, SuVi4:22
4."Madurai Ponnu"Andrea Jeremiah3:55
5."Unakkulle Mirugam"Ranjith4:18
6."Billa II Theme Music"Yuvan Shankar Raja1:56
Total length:22:42
Second release
No.TitleSingersLength
7."Everytime I See You (Georgian)"Sofia Bedia3:53

Personnel

[edit]

Instruments

[edit]
  • Live Drums & Percussion: V. Kumar
  • Flute: Napoleon
  • Veena: Devi
  • Sitar: Ganesh
  • Nadaswaram: Thirumoorthy
  • Electric Guitar: Kabuli & Joshwa
  • Tabla: L. V. Prasad, Prasad, Madhu, V.Ramana, Neelu, Venkat Balu, Venkatrao, Shruti
  • Tavil: Sundar
  • Female Harmony: Surmuki, Priya, Priyadharshini, Anitha

Production

[edit]
  • Program Manager: V. Karthik
  • Program Co-ordination: A. S. Subbiah
  • Recorded at: Prasad Studios & S.a.s.i Studios, Chennai
  • Recorded by: M.Kumaraguruparan, Baranidharan & Prabhakar
  • Theme Music mixed by M.Kumaraguruparan
  • Theme Music mastered at Studio N.Y.S.A. Mumbai
  • Theme Music mastered by Murali
  • Mixed at nHow Studios, Berlin, Germany
  • Mixed by Kausikan Sivalingam & Özgür İkinci
  • Mastered at Masterlab Berlin

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Sony Music snaps Billa 2 audio". Sify. 6 March 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b "I compete only with myself". The New Indian Express. India. 9 June 2011. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  3. ^ Manigandan, K. R. (25 June 2012). "Shot Cuts: A weird friendship". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  4. ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". Archived from the original on 30 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Billa 2 Is Full Of Thrills". Behindwoods. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  6. ^ "Striking a Chord: The Yuvan Shankar Raja Interview". 22 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Yuvan flies to Florida enroute to Hollywood !". Sify. 19 January 2012. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
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  10. ^ @krishoffl (14 February 2012). "The song about the great thala (The Billa) and its more of R&B style.. Super music by Yuvan. And the way thala appears was really good." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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