Leslee Lewis’s red braid, rock beats & throwback feels — what’s not to love?

Leslee Lewis 20mdasha name betrothed by the man himself for his majestic return In fact he likes to say hersquos back to being 25 in his musical career Writing composing producing and recording his own tracks Leslee is back delivering hit after hit as an independent artistIt wasnrsquot too long ago that fans were vibing to Sa Ni Dha Pa or cruising to Krishna And now Lewis gifts us Meheki Khushboo an electrifying tune infused with that unmistakable Leslee magic His iconic rock swing adds flair to even the simplest lines making them feel instantly catchy The song is already winning hearts marking just the start of his exciting new musical eraView this post on InstagramA post shared by Leslee Lewis lesleelewisofficialIn an exclusive with MidDay Leslee dove into some of your favourite questions starting with the iconic duo Colonial Cousins A 90s rage no adultrsquos playlist was complete without at least one HariharanLeslee trackWhen asked about his bond with Hariharan Leslee said ldquoWe were brothers from different mothersmdashwe shared the same musical soulrdquoHe emphasized that Colonial Cousins worked because of their trust and mutual respect ldquoIt was Indian classical meets Western rockpop yeshellip but above all it was two artists trusting each other and creating something that transcended genres and generationsrdquoSpeaking of old bonds how could we miss his friendship and mentorship with the late legendary singer KK ldquoKK was pure joyrdquo Leslee recalled with emotionHe spoke of recognizing KKrsquos spark long before the rest of the industry caught on And as we all know Leslee played a pivotal role in KKrsquos breakout with the iconic album Pyaar Ke Pal The timeless anthem Yaaron continues to spark nostalgia and friendshipfueled memories But behind that magic was Lesleersquos compositionmdashthe foundation of its lasting impactSharing more about KK Leslee said ldquoHe would sit in my home and learn the songs to perfectionrdquo Opening up about their camaraderie he added ldquoEvery time he came to my studio Purple Haze he was like a child in a candy storemdashexcited eager and emotionalrdquoAnd with a heart full of remembrance he simply said ldquoI miss him Every single dayrdquoOf course we had to ask the golden question fans have wondered for decades Whatrsquos the story behind Lesleersquos iconic red braidtail That signature onstage style adds to his rockstar energy bouncing in sync as we headbang to his musicldquoThe red braid is more than just stylemdashitrsquos the fusion of all my musical identities rolled into one bold edgy and sophisticated viberdquo he said ldquoIt reflects who I am on stage and off itrdquoEven a hair detail carries meaning with Leslee Lewis and thatrsquos exactly why his music resonates It goes beyond lyricsMeheki Khushboo marks not just a return but a reawakening Fans say it brings back the vibe of some of his most memorable poprock numbers like Aasmaan Se Dil Chahe Desi Girl Stay Back Tonight and more If you loved Phir Se Rock amp Roll this is your moment He followed it up with another full album no breaks in between just pure creative flowIn fact during the grim COVID years Leslee released a track nearly every month often with a bonus for fans His music uplifted thousands carrying joy and comfort through one of the toughest global chaptersSince 2020 wersquove had Leslee Lewis 20 and wersquore not complaining With Meheki Khushboo he promises many more hits One of the architects behind the success of Coke Studio with 51 songs across 8 episodes Leslee remains a master of his craftldquoTherersquos a vacuum in the song space right nowmdashsongs that just hit you from the first listen Thatrsquos what Meheki Khushboo is about And thatrsquos the space Irsquom here to fillrdquoReflecting on the music evolution since his Colonial Cousins days Leslee praised the range and richness of todayrsquos scene from Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to Anuv Jain ldquoThe evolution is beautifulmdashand necessaryrdquoPromising more releases Leslee left us with a heartfelt insightful conversation He gave fans a peek into his process his friendships and his legacy He let us live a little longer in the world of the late KK and reminded us of the golden age of music that shaped entire generationsSo plug in Meheki Khushboo and relive what summer monsoon and winter sounded like for 90s Indiamdashbecause Leslee Lewis 20 isnrsquot just back hersquos here to make us feel it all over again