Sydney-based songwriter Mani Manjot and singer-composer Hassrat have joined forces for their latest musical release, “LET GO”, bringing together Punjabi and Sufi influences with contemporary electronic and dance sounds. Released on 16 August 2026, the track explores the idea of releasing control and finding a sense of freedom through music.
At the heart of “LET GO” is a simple but powerful idea: sometimes freedom comes from stopping the struggle to control every outcome. Rather than presenting surrender as something negative or difficult, the song approaches it as an act of release, encouraging listeners to embrace the moment and allow themselves to move with it.
The track blends elements associated with Punjabi and Sufi musical expression with a modern production style designed to reach audiences beyond traditional genre boundaries. Its energetic sound gives the theme of emotional release a contemporary character while retaining a connection to Punjabi musical storytelling.
The collaboration brings together the creative strengths of both artists. Mani Manjot is responsible for the songwriting, while Hassrat contributes vocals, composition and music. Their partnership continues an evolving creative relationship focused on exploring new approaches to Punjabi music and songwriting.
For Mani Manjot, who is based in Sydney, the release represents another step in his broader effort to connect contemporary Punjabi writing with audiences in Australia and overseas. The collaboration reflects an increasingly global approach to Punjabi music, where traditional cultural influences can coexist with modern sounds and production.
Manjot said the central message behind the song is closely connected to personal freedom and stepping away from excessive self-control. He described “LET GO” as being about getting out of one’s own thoughts, surrendering to the present and allowing oneself simply to exist in the moment.
Hassrat’s contribution combines performance and musical direction, with his role spanning vocals, composition and music. Together with Manjot’s writing, the release creates a meeting point between lyrical expression and an energetic contemporary sound, giving the song a distinctive identity within the evolving Punjabi music landscape.
The creative team also includes Aman Kalsi, who is credited for the project’s creatives. The release builds on the artists’ shared interest in taking Punjabi songwriting into new sonic spaces while maintaining the cultural and expressive qualities that underpin the music.
“LET GO” is now available across major music platforms, giving listeners in Australia and around the world an opportunity to experience the latest collaboration between Hassrat and Mani Manjot. The release also signals their continued creative exploration of Punjabi music through modern, internationally accessible sounds.
With its focus on freedom, movement and emotional release, “LET GO” offers a contemporary interpretation of surrender through music. The collaboration between a Sydney-based songwriter and a singer-composer brings together different creative roles to produce a track that seeks to carry both its message and its energy beyond traditional musical boundaries.
