Indian Hip Hop

Indian hip hop is a vibrant and evolving genre that blends traditional Indian influences with global rap styles. Rooted in storytelling, social commentary, and linguistic diversity, it incorporates elements from regional folk music, Bollywood, and contemporary trap, boom bap, and desi beats. Artists often rap in multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, and Tamil, bringing a unique cultural richness to their sound. The genre has grown from underground cyphers to mainstream prominence, addressing themes of struggle, identity, and aspiration while maintaining a distinct Indian essence in flow, slang, and instrumentation.

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Single - Released July 4, 2025