Sidhu Moose Wala is once again at the top of India's music charts. Kaali Hoodie, his new song featuring Pakistani rap pioneer Bohemia, released on Friday, 16 October 2026 and became the No. 1 music video on YouTube in India within days.
Here is everything to know about the song, the people behind it, and why it matters.
Kaali Hoodie at a glance
Release date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Artists: Sidhu Moose Wala featuring Bohemia
Producer: The Kidd
Length: about 2 minutes 50 seconds
First milestone: more than 7 lakh YouTube views in 2 hours
Posthumous release number: 14th
The song
Kaali Hoodie is a hard-hitting Punjabi rap track. Sidhu and Bohemia are credited as singers and writers, and the beat is produced by The Kidd, Sidhu's long-time collaborator behind many of his biggest songs.
It is the second time the two artists have appeared together. Their first collaboration, These Days, featured on Sidhu's 2021 album Moosetape and remains a fan favourite.
Why Bohemia matters
Bohemia is widely called the pioneer of Punjabi rap. Sidhu often spoke about his respect for him, and fans had long hoped another collaboration was in the vault. Kaali Hoodie answered that wish.
How big is it?
1. More than 7 lakh views in the first two hours, as reported by The Tribune.
2. The No. 1 music video on YouTube in India by 19 October, trending in 17 countries.
3. Strong streams across Spotify, JioSaavn and Apple Music, with fans in Canada, the UK, Australia and the US pushing it worldwide.
Follow its chart run on https://mediamarvels.in/trends/india.
Sidhu Moose Wala's posthumous releases
Sidhu Moose Wala died in May 2022. Since then, his family and team have released songs he recorded during his lifetime. Kaali Hoodie is the 14th. The 13th, Ghostface Killah, came out in September 2026. Earlier posthumous releases such as SYL, Vaar, Mera Na and Watch Out each topped charts and broke records.
The hologram world tour
The release came alongside the Signed to God World Tour, a hologram concert that recreates Sidhu's stage presence. It opened in Toronto on 9 October 2026 and continued in Vancouver. His father, Balkaur Singh, had said the first phase would include around 10 shows across several countries. Later reports suggested further dates had been postponed, so follow the official Sidhu Moose Wala channels for updates.
Why Sidhu's music still dominates
1. A huge, loyal fan base. Listeners in Punjab and across the Punjabi diaspora keep his catalogue in daily rotation.
2. Global firsts. His song 295 reached the Billboard Global 200, making him the first Punjabi singer to chart there.
3. Authentic storytelling. His lyrics about Punjab, loyalty and struggle still connect with young listeners.
More Punjabi music this season
Karan Aujla's new song Ashke is also climbing the charts. Read about his album at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/karan-aujla-aujla-szn-1-album and see this week's top songs at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/trending-songs-india-this-week-october-2026.
Kaali Hoodie: FAQs
When was Kaali Hoodie released?
Friday, 16 October 2026.
Who is featured on Kaali Hoodie?
Bohemia, the Pakistani-American Punjabi rapper.
Who produced Kaali Hoodie?
The Kidd, Sidhu Moose Wala's long-time producer.
How many posthumous songs has Sidhu Moose Wala released?
Kaali Hoodie is his 14th posthumous release.
What was Sidhu Moose Wala and Bohemia's first song together?
These Days, from the 2021 album Moosetape.
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