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…
Tag: Indian Hip Hop
Jamure by Big Smoke
“Jamure” by Bigg Smoke is not just a rap song; it is a powerful metaphor for a society where people can be made to dance to the tune of those in power. The song begins with the image of a madaari and his jamura — the traditional performer who is ordered to dance. But beneath…
Baba Bam Bam by Raaj Babu
In the sacred month of Shravan, when devotees turn towards Lord Shiva with faith and surrender, Raaj Babu’s “Baba Bam Bam” from Hustle 5 Apna Homeground feels less like a performance and more like a prayer. The song begins with devotion—sitting at Baba’s feet, applying sandalwood tilak, asking for neither gold nor silver, but simply…
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…
LEGACY: A New Platform Giving India’s Underground Rappers a Chance to Rise
Indian hip-hop has grown tremendously over the last few years, but behind the popular artists, streaming numbers, music videos and mainstream platforms, there is a huge underground rap culture that many people still do not know about. Across the country, young rappers are writing their own bars, participating in cyphers, performing at local venues, battling…
Ek Tha Kalakaar by R-Mridul
“Ek Tha Kalakaar” by R-Mridul from MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground is a deeply emotional spoken-word rap about the journey of an artist—from struggle and poverty to success, fame, money, and eventually losing touch with his own art and identity. The song shows how an artist begins with truth, passion, and creativity, but the pressures…
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,…
Jhoot by Harmeeet
“Jhoot” by Harmeeet from MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground is a powerful example of how hip-hop can educate and spread awareness through art. Harmeeet, an IITian and a talented rapper, brings together his creativity, writing, and sharp observation to turn an everyday struggle into a meaningful piece of music. The song explores the quiet battle…
MTV Hustle Season 5
After a long wait, MTV Hustle Season 5 is finally making its comeback. The registration process and auditions have already been completed, and now fans across the country are eagerly waiting to see the final list of selected artists. Every year, thousands of aspiring rappers from different parts of India dream of performing on the…