Shilpa Ananth (@shilpaananth) is an Indian artist from the United Arab Emirates. Not too long ago, she released her latest single, “AMPUTATE THE FAKE,” a bold English-Tamil bilingual blend of soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop. The accompanying AI-driven music video, directed by Suruchi Sharma (Studio Ainak), blurs the line between what’s real and what’s performed, mirroring our modern struggle with authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances.
Shilpa Ananth – “AMPUTATE THE FAKE” (Official Video)
A visceral journey toward self-liberation, “AMPUTATE THE FAKE” arrives as a soul-infused anthem for shedding illusion and reclaiming truth. It is a call for everyone to strip away the external masks that confine us and reevaluate our relationship between authenticity and artifice.
In her own words, Shilpa Ananth explains, “‘AMPUTATE THE FAKE’ is an act of release, a call to amputate the fake and awaken the real. I wrote this song to describe the feeling of putting down our external masks, freeing our most authentic selves, and letting go of what didn’t serve us. I wanted to speak about not letting go of my dreams and not forgetting my own name – even when faced with intense pushback and adversity. I no longer wish to be put into a box or labelled in a way that makes others feel comfortable about who I am or what kind of music I make. This song marks the moment where I am letting go of the need to find a sense of belonging, especially if it means I need to conform to a mind view I don’t believe in.”
Sonically, “AMPUTATE THE FAKE” is smooth, warm, and full of movement, led by deep bass grooves, layered vocal harmonies, and Tona’s soulful flugelhorn riffs. With a hip-hop undercurrent and deep R&B soul flavor, the track offers modern Tamil-soul, inspired by the likes of Victoria Monét, Kimbra, and Hiatus Kaiyote, to Erykah Badu, Priya Ragu, and A.R. Rahman.
About Shilpa Ananth
Shilpa Ananth has a distinctive sound that blends South Indian root classical melodies with jazz, soul, and R&B. With the groove of Erykah Badu and the soul of Smt. Sudha Raghunathan, Shilpa sings in four languages – Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and English, fusing genres from the East and West. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Shilpa has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Apollo Theatre, The Blue Note Jazz Club, as well as The Boston Symphony Orchestra, to name a few.
Stream Shilpa Ananth’s “AMPUTATE THE FAKE” Single
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