Our First Find Vol. 2: Mastaaney’s Cover of Ye Tune Kya Kiya Will Ruin the Original for You (In the Best Way Possible)

Welcome back to Our First Find, the series where we unearth musical gems you probably snoozed on—or worse, never knew existed. Volume 2 comes in hot, and it's a cover so good, it might just make you question everything you thought you loved about the original. Buckle up, because Canada’s Mastaaney Live Band just pulled a full sonic heist with Ye Tune Kya Kiya, and honestly… they got away with it.

Now, before the Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobaara! purists come for us, let’s acknowledge that the original by Javed Bashir was a banger. Released in 2010, it was soulful, slightly trippy, and romantic enough to make you dramatically stare out of a rain-soaked window. But Mastaaney? They took that same vibe, dunked it in maple syrup, added a hint of retro-funk, and served it up with live-band realness.

The vocals? Ethereal. The instruments? Deliciously layered. The energy? Imagine if Sufism went to a cool Toronto loft party. Mastaaney’s version doesn’t just cover the song—they rewire it from the ground up, keeping the heart while remixing the soul. And that tabla breakdown in the middle? Pure sonic goosebumps.

It’s always a gamble covering a beloved track, especially one as textured as Ye Tune Kya Kiya. But Mastaaney didn’t flinch. Instead, they leaned in, rewrote the vibe, and dared to go bigger, bolder, and more atmospheric. The result? A version so good, it’s borderline unfair to the original.

This isn't just a cover; it's a rebirth. If you haven't experienced it yet, do yourself a favor—grab your headphones, dim the lights, and let Mastaaney transport you. Just don't blame us when you start side-eyeing the original.

Our First Find just found your next obsession.