‘A fresh exchange of posts on X between composer Santhosh Narayanan and rapper-lyricist Arivu has revived the long-running debate over the creative ownership and credit behind the viral Tamil song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’.
A renewed public exchange between composer Santhosh Narayanan and rapper-lyricist Arivu began after an X user posted about the song “Enjoy Enjaami,” referring to the contributions behind the viral track.
Responding to the post, Santhosh Narayanan addressed the discussion around the song’s creative process and credits. In his reply, the composer wrote, “I composed, produced, arranged and programmed Enjoy Enjaami. Arivu wrote the lyrics and performed the rap portions.”
His response quickly drew attention online and prompted Arivu to respond with a detailed thread outlining his perspective on the song’s creation. In a series of posts, Arivu stated that his involvement in “Enjoy Enjaami” went beyond writing the lyrics. He said the song’s story and concept were deeply rooted in his personal and family history.
The rapper explained that the narrative behind the song was inspired by the life of his grandmother and the history of his ancestors. He wrote that the song’s themes and storytelling were drawn from that lived experience. Arivu also reiterated that he contributed creatively to shaping the identity and narrative of the track during its development.
Following Arivu’s thread, Santhosh Narayanan posted another response addressing the claims and reiterating the collaborative nature of the project. The composer stated that multiple artists were involved in the creation of the song and emphasised the production and composition work that went into the track.
The exchange continued with further replies from both artists, with Arivu responding again and Santhosh Narayanan posting another clarification soon after.
‘Enjoy Enjaami’
Released in 2021, “Enjoy Enjaami” became one of the most widely recognised Tamil independent songs online. The track was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and performed by singer Dhee and Arivu.
The song quickly went viral across digital platforms and has since accumulated millions of views on YouTube while gaining international attention for its unique folk-inspired sound and storytelling.Despite its success, discussions around recognition, authorship, and credit related to the song have surfaced multiple times since its release. The latest exchange between Santhosh Narayanan and Arivu has reignited conversations among fans and social media users about the creative process behind “Enjoy Enjaami”.
As both artists continue to present their perspectives publicly on X, the viral track has once again become the centre of a broader discussion about collaboration, credit, and storytelling in independent Tamil music.
– Magizh
