Rap ID is dead. Bawa Pahadi is here. For years, Rap ID has used conscious rap as a way to speak about society, injustice, freedom and the realities around us. From his work on Hustle 3 to his independent music on YouTube, he has used rap not only as entertainment, but as a medium to…
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Roti by Harmeet
“Roti” by Harmeet from MTV Hustle 5 is a deeply thoughtful rap that begins with a simple question about a leftover roti and slowly opens a window into the lives of the people around him. Running a small shop in Bhopal, Harmeet observes people closely—the hungry man standing outside, the old man eating alone, a…
Parv Man by Parv
It’s not Super-Man, it’s not Bat-Man, and it’s definitely not Spider-Man—it’s our Parv Man on MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground! “Parv Man” by Parv shows how hip-hop can become a powerful form of social commentary. Through sharp satire, humour, wordplay, and fearless observations, Parv questions the contradictions we see in politics, society, education, gender, family,…