Haq Se Bolo Podcast

The twelfth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features New Delhi/Mumbai hip-hop artist Hemant Dhyani aka MC Heam in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. MC Heam recently found mainstream acclaim during his stint on MTV’s ‘Hustle’ but the freestyle rapper has been rapping for over a decade, having belted bars on both 2019’s “Marvel Anthem (Hindi)” and the “Jai Hindi India” 2018 Hockey World Cup anthem. He’s been making waves for his lo-fi hip-hop sound with tracks like “Woh”, “Bahut Soft” and the yet unreleased “Launda Tha Yeh Befikar,” adding dashes of social and political commentary while also critiquing the evolution of the Indian hip-hop scene through the use of satire. Heam is also one of the instructors at The Dharavi Dream Project which is known as Asia’s afterschool of hip-hop.

The eleventh episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Mumbai hip-hop artist Ankur Johar aka Enkore in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Hard-hitting veracity and an unflinching hustle radiate in Enkore’s music, right from his debut LP ‘Libra Scale’, the balancing act he put forth as he wore the varied hats of a student, entrepreneur, and artist to his sophomore record, the vulnerable and ambitious ‘Bombay Soul’. With tracks built on smooth R&B, old-school soul, chill lo-fi blends and subtle desi instrumentals, Enkore’s sound has never been afraid to emote and fill the silence, taking on mental health, social issues, privilege and more; the rapper always presents with no bars held.

The tenth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Mumbai hip-hop collective The Dharavi Dream Project (TDDP) in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Comprising rappers, beatboxers, DJs, graffiti artists and breakdancers, TDDP is the epicenter of Dharavi’s youth cultural scene, offering classes across hip-hop’s elements. Co-founded by digital media firm Qyuki and Universal Music India, TDDP’s goal is to find and nurture the next generation of desi hip-hop, giving kids and teenagers a chance to learn from some of the best in the business.

The ninth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Chandigarh/Goa rapper MC Manmeet Kaur in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Since her teenage years, MC Manmeet Kaur has always been a bold voice of reason and courage, calling out misogyny, inequality, and taking on topics no one has before. The rapper’s 2015 debut album, ‘Hip Hop Bahu’, offered groundbreaking commentary on womanhood, especially on life as a married woman in India, while her 2018 sophomore record ‘Neophilia’ attempted to create a medium to connect art and society, to open up a dialogue and become a cleaner mirror to life around. Her chill-hop sound mingles with infusions of dub and reggae, further diversifying MC Manmeet Kaur’s sonic palette.

The eighth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Indore rapper Nitin Mishra aka Spitfire in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. For Spitfire, rap is his chosen medium of poetry. Inspired by poets Rumi, Mirza Ghalib, Gulzar and more, the Indore rapper deftly mixes Hindi and Urdu to speak his mind and let listeners into his expansive world. Growing up, the rapper was inspired by the likes of Pakistani-American rapper Bohemia which led him to add tunes to his written words, embracing his love for the languages he wrote and expressed himself in. In 2019, he contributed to the ‘Gully Boy’ soundtrack (“Asli Hip-Hop”) and the dialogue too, writing the verses for the protagonist. He then signed to Mumbai artist label IncInk records in March and released his first EP ‘Paathshala’ in June. Winding down the lanes of life, death, truth, karma, art and the role of hip-hop in it all, Spitfire might have much left to say but he’s left listeners with more to mull.

The seventh episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Mumbai multilingual rap crew Dopeadelicz in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. This Mumbai hip-hop crew has been a fixture in the city’s burgeoning hip-hop scene since 2012, with founders and rappers Tony Sebastian aka Stony Psyko, Rajesh Radhakrishnan aka Dope Daddy and Agnel Avinash Benson aka Ben Z banding together to speak out on imposed strictures of morality. Born from a love for rap and marijuana, Dopeadelicz leaned on their native tongues -- Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi -- Hindi and English to draw on their experience of growing up in Dharavi. The crew isn’t afraid to get intersectional and their viral, breakout singles “Aai Shapath Saheb Me Navtho” (2019) and “Legalise It” (2015) are both cheeky and chock-full of social commentary. Tackling poverty, class disparity, the education system, societal conventions and more, the crew gets more relatable with every release.

The sixth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Mumbai rapper Kunal Pandagale aka Kaam Bhaari in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. The 20-year-old rapper from Kandivali, Mumbai is known for bringing poetry and reality to his knockout bars. With words that are both reflections and scripture, the rapper takes on society, ideology, the city and its many elements in his songs. His moniker is both cautionary and inspiring and with tracks such as “Zeher” and “Mohabbat,” Kaam Bhaari is already setting the tone for his evolving artistry.

The fifth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features New Delhi rapper Prabh Deep in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. The 25-year-old breakout underground rapper first took the Indian hip-hop scene by storm with his debut LP ‘Class-Sikh’ (2017, produced by Sez On The Beat), becoming the voice of New Delhi’s youth. Through verses that reflected the struggles of his neighborhood Tilak Nagar, Prabh Deep spoke about drug addiction, unemployment, mental health, and more, landing him on Rolling Stone India’s 2017 (Hip-Hop Artist) Hot List. With his latest EP ‘King’ (2019), the rapper slipped into the role of a producer too, bringing smooth pop hooks and jazz elements, blending them with deep bass and synth. Taking on ambition, love, politics, and more with his lyrics, it’s safe to say that Prabh Deep’s voice is nowhere to stay.

The fourth episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features Mumbai rapper Deepa Unnikrishnan aka Dee MC in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. The 24-year-old MC brings both melody and truth to her spitfire verses. With raps that are both experiential and reflective, Dee MC is known for keeping it real, laying bars on mental health, stereotypes, feminism, self-growth, religion and more. The rapper is also the editor-in-chief of desihiphop.com — a web platform tracking and covering South Asian hip-hop artists. #HaqSeBolo podcast is a part of Qyuki and Rolling Stone India's multi-platform property Haq Se HipHop, which also includes an inspirational video series (Haq Se Dekho), masterclasses (Haq Se Seekho) and concerts (Haq Se Hindustan).

The third episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features the Mumbai-based multilingual rap crew Swadesi in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Comprising MCs Aklesh Sutar aka Mawali, Dharmesh Parmar aka Tod Fod, Saurabh Abhyankar aka 100RBH, Yash Mahida aka Maharya, graffiti artist Robston Soares aka Lobster and Producer/DJ Tushar Adhav aka BamBoy, Swadesi are known for walking their talk. The six-member crew have been vital and vocal proponents of tribal and environmental rights, the farmer’s movement, corruption and more, becoming important voices of dissent and reason in both music and advocacy. Their 2019 track “The Warli Revolt” featuring Aarey tribal chieftain Prakash Bhoir was a call-to-action to preserve the city’s green lungs, Aarey’s wildlife and tribal rights and culture. #HaqSeBolo podcast is a part of Qyuki and Rolling Stone India's multi-platform property Haq Se HipHop, which also includes an inspirational video series (Haq Se Dekho), masterclasses (Haq Se Seekho) and concerts (Haq Se Hindustan).

The second episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features the New Delhi producer Sajeel Kapoor aka Sez On The Beat in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. The 24-year-old producer is a veteran of the Indian hip-hop scene, having produced landmark songs and albums such as Divine’s “Yeh Mera Bombay” (2013, co-produced with RJV Ernesto), “Mere Gully Mein” (2015, featuring Neazy) and “Jungli Sher” (2016), Naezy’s “Asal Hustle” (2016) and “Mama Mia” (2019) and Prabh Deep’s Class-Sikh (2017), among others. He recently produced New-Delhi hip-hop duo Seedhe Maut’s Bayaan (2018), Srinagar rapper Ahmer’s Little Kid, Big Dreams (2019) and Bengaluru rapper Siri’s “Gold” (2019). Sez has been the sound behind the seasoned as well as newer names in the Indian rap scene and he has seen it all -- from the days before the rise of hip-hop in India to the peak of its on-going glory days. #HaqSeBolo podcast is a part of Qyuki and Rolling Stone India's multi-platform property Haq Se HipHop, which also includes an inspirational video series (Haq Se Dekho), masterclasses (Haq Se Seekho) and concerts (Haq Se Hindustan).

Hear rapper Naezy dropping truth bombs on the first-ever episode of #HaqSeBolo, a unique video and audio hip-hop podcast brought to you by Qyuki and Rolling Stone India. The podcast series features host Nirmika Singh, Executive Editor, Rolling Stone India, in candid conversations with some of India's most talented hip-hop artists and visionaries. Apart from Naezy, #HaqSeBolo will chronicle the stories of artists such as Swadesi, Sez on the Beat, Dopeadelicz, Enkore and more. #HaqSeBolo podcast is a part of Qyuki and Rolling Stone India's multi-platform property Haq Se HipHop, which also includes an inspirational video series (Haq Se Dekho), masterclasses (Haq Se Seekho) and concerts (Haq Se Hindustan).

#HaqSeBolo Podcast #HaqSeBolo is India’s first hip-hop audio and video podcast presented by Rolling Stone India and Qyuki. The 12-episode series features candid conversations between India’s most influential hip-hop artists and Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Artists include breakout rappers Naezy, Kaam Bhaari and DeeMC, producer Sez On The Beat, hip-hop collectives Swadesi, Dopeadelicz and The Dharavi Dream Project, among others. #HaqSeBolo is part of #HaqSeHipHop, a content and concert series spearheaded by Rolling Stone India and Qyuki.