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Check Out These Underground Rappers From Delhi Who Are Spittin Bars & Changing The Indian Rap Scene

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Manya Gaur 6 Aug 2023

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Delhi is filled with an abundance of talent, be it actors, musicians, artists or even politicians. And one of the talents that has been emerging lately from the capital city is of underground rappers! Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock would prolly be familiar with the term ‘Desi Hip Hop’, which is a subgroup of the Indian Hip-Hop/Rap genre! And if you haven’t jammed with them, then you need to check out these desi rappers from Delhi making a breakthrough with their songs! 

1. Seedhe Maut 

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The first on our list needs no introduction! Seedhe Maut has become synonymous with Desi Hip Hop/Rap. The dynamic duo consists of Abhijay Negi aka Encore ABJ and Siddhant Sharma aka Calm. The sensational rappers have been dishing out hits after hits such as Namastute, Nanchaku and Batti just to name a few. Fellas, check out these spectacular artists and their albums. So, plug in your earphones and vibe to their groovy tunes! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/seedhemaut

2. KRSNA 

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Krishna Kaul popularly known as KRSNA has already won the hearts of millions! The Delhi-based rapper was one of the pioneers of the Indian hip-hop music scene. The rapper is known for his hits like Untitled, No Losses and Freeverse Feast and has carved a niche for himself in the Indian rap community. The rapper has also collaborated with many international artists and has been killing the rap game! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/realkrsna

3. MC Heam 

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Not only a rapper but a rap coach too, MC Heam is out here spittin’ some bars! The rapper gained the attention of the public after his stint on MTV’s Hustle Season 1, which made him a crowd-fave. That’s not all! The rapper has worked with many renowned music personalities such as AR Rahman and Gulzar. MC Heam has crooned hits like Zidd, Mein Mashoor and God Gift under his belt. So, open Spotify and hit that play button right away! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/mc_heam

4. RAGA

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Another Delhi-based artist that you need to check out is RAGA! The young and talented rapper has caught the attention of many Delhiites with his track, ‘Jamnapar’. The underground rapper has got some killer tracks with his engaging lyrics and captivating flow. And oh, the rapper has been giving us back-to-back hits with his songs like Rap Ka Mausam, Sheher and Kehendi Si and lots more. So, folks, make sure you check him out if you haven't already! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/officialraga

5. Fotty Seven 

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Hailing from G-Town, Fotty Seven has been including the Delhi culture and slang in his songs! The rapper was born and raised in the city and his experiences as well as observations of the capital are reflected in his songs. The rapper has also collaborated with famous mainstream rappers like Badshah and Raftaar and delivered hits like Let It Go, No Mercy and Kya Haal Hai Bro! So, for real desi hip-hop music, Footy Seven is here to show you how it's done! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/fottyseven

6. Prabh Deep 

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This list would be incomplete without mentioning the OG, Prabh Deep! The Delhi-based rapper has been in the game and slaying the game with his bangers. He shot to fame with the track ‘Sherni’ from the Bollywood flick, Manmarziyan. Before that Prabh Deep had released the album, Class-Sikh along with various other singles. What makes him stand apart is his ability to talk about important and serious topics through his raps. So, he is one artist that you wouldn’t want to miss out on! 

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/prabhdeepmusic

7. Muhfaad 

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When it comes to diss rapping, no one does it better at it than Muhfaad! He might be one of the most controversial rappers in the game right now but his flow, rap style and musicality is unparalleled. The independent artist has released songs like Bhoot Banega, Instagram Live and Aelaan that have hit the right chord among his fans. So, turn on your speakers and blast Muhfaad’s raps on full volume!

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/vastavikmuhfaad

So, which rap artist are you gonna play on loop? 

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