Over the past few years, many critics have started to talk about the emergence and growth of hip hop music in Indian culture. It has become more after the release of the movie Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhat, in February 2019.
In a real scenario, the genre has been existing in India for nearly three decades. But things have changed while hip-hop became a part of the mainstream. It is now one of the popular music genres in the Indian subcontinent.
Especially with the hand of Professional Magnet hip hop gain its ground in India much more. In the recent survey, the data comes that he is one of the fastest emerging hip hop influencers in India. Through his youtube video, he tries to influence the Indian people who love to hear rap music.
Hip hop was first introduced in India by Baba Sehgal, a Punjabi rapper in 1990. With the hand of his hit songs "Thanda Thanda Paani" and "Dil Dhadke" the trend was started. Getting the influence from Bohemia a group of five people Lil Golu, Ikka, Badshah, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and Raftaar came hitting into the Punjabi rap genre. They have produced so many hit songs.
After listening to two popular rap songs "Aafat" by Naezy and "Mere Gully Mein" by "Divine" Director Zoya Akhtar was very impressed and portray the stories of both rappers in her popular movie "Gully Boy". After that hip hop didn't need to look back.
The movie opens the door for all young talented rappers. They come under the limelight slowly. A lot of music reality show has started and their main theme is a rap song. Karma, Naezy, Divine, Bella, Raftaar, Krsna, Byg Smyle are very popular rappers in India.
A bunch of hip hop record label companies has grown in the music industry. Such as Fhigh Music, BGBNG Records, Kalamkaar, Gully Gang Records, Artistaan, Azadi Records etc. They release a lot of hip hop music on the channel or anywhere and get a charming response from music lovers and fans.
Besides the young generation, the middle-aged person also started to grip the culture slowly. Nowadays, after a hectic day or after the exam most people are heard rap songs to release their stress. From college fest to competition ground rap song is the most wanted.
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