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Credits
Producer/s:	Subhash Ghai
Director:	Abbas-Mustan
Music:	Himesh Reshammiya
Lyrics:	Himesh Reshammiya
Vocals:	Alka Yagnik, Arya, Himesh Reshammiya, Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan
Label:	Tips

'36 China Town' is Abbas-Mustan's second movie for Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts, after the surprising success of 'Aitraaz' (both musically and box-office wise), in 2004. Once again for '36 China Town', it is the Himesh-Sameer team that worked wonders in 'Aitraaz', with some classy and sizzling tracks. But at that time Himesh was just a composer and not a singer! So let us checkout what the new 2-in-1 Himesh has to offer this time around.

The album opens with the rocking 'Aashiqui Meri' which introduces the hot 'n' happening male supermodel Upen Patel, gyrating to the sensual rhythm of Oriental music (heard in countless martial art movies). Himesh is his nasal self, yet likeable. Surprisingly Sunidhi disappoints with her squeaky vocals. Wonder who made her sing like that, as she is too talented to make such an error. The lyrics by Himesh are situational, though at times we are unable to comprehend them (is it Chinese Sameer ji?). Himesh mixes East-Asian music with modern beats quite well. Though this track should have been an instant blockbuster hit (like most of Himesh's recent compositions) that may not be the case here as the novelty wears off after a few hearings.

The lovely flowing sensual rhythm of the original composition has been totally spoilt by DJ Akbar Sami in the 'Aashiqui Meri (remix)' because of the super fast tempo and singing. The result is disappointing to say the least.

Next up is a cute (picturized on a 'not so cute anymore' Shahid and a quite mature Kareena), romantic racy number, '24x7 I Think Of You', inspired (not musically) from Himesh's recent hit 'I Wanna Spend The Rest Of My Life With You.' Shaan is good as usual, but Sunidhi is out of sorts yet again. It is a routine composition, though Sameer must be given credit for trendy and innovative lyrics that may find favour with the youths. "24x7 I Think Of You (remix)" is a job well done by Akbar Sami. Definitely Akbar is in his elements here unlike in 'Aashiqui Meri (remix)'.

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