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Top DHH rappers and their hit songs

Published on February 16, 2023

Let’s dig into the hip-hop industry and a few DHH rappers with their superhit songs.

Music is a pure form of heart as it connects you from heart to heart. There are many forms of music, such as Classical, Jazz, HipHop and many more.

What is Rap in DHH:

Hip-hop music, or we can say rap music and previously known as disco rap, is a popular music genre that began in New York City in the 1970s.

It consists of stylized rhythmic music (usually built across drum beats) that accompanies rapping and chanted rhythmic and rhyming speech.

It arose as a subculture of hip hop, which is defined by four key stylistic elements: MCing/rapping, DJing/scratching with turntables, break dancing, as well as graffiti writing.

So Today, let’s talk about some HipHop music or DHH (Desi HipHop) and some top-class rappers of DHH.

What is Desi HipHop:

Desi hip hop is a word for music and culture that combines hip hop and Indian subcontinent effects; desi refers to the South Asian diaspora.

The term has also arisen to be used as an alternative for rap music and even pop music featuring Indian rappers.

Here are some DHH Rappers and their top featuring songs:

1) Raftaar:

Raftaar is well known Indian rapper and DHH artist, mainly known for his word game and his rapping speed, as his name says it all. Raftaar’s real name is Dilin Nair.

He started his career in 2008 and was part of a group called Mafia Mundeer; however, the group is not together now. His song Swag Mera Desi with Manj Musik was a game-changer for him.

Now Raftaar is one of the owners of a music label called Kalamkar with Ankit Khanna and Krsna. From then till now, Raftaar is ruling the industry.

2) MC Stan:

Stan is one of the youngest Indian rappers, music composer, and songwriters. This name requires no introduction as he is ruling over the internet as he wins Bigg Boss 16.

Stan’s real name is Altaf Shaikh; Stan also owns a music label called Hindi. His albums Insaan in 2022 and Tadipaar were big hits in HipHop.

Stan was behind bars for several months, and after being back, he dropped the Album Tadipaar, one of the best DHH albums.

His life and the musical journey were a bit rollercoaster ride.

3) King:

Currently one of the best and the favourite fan artist. He always carries himself as an artist, as we have seen him stating in several interviews, listen to my music; don’t put me in any genre. King’s real name is Arpan Kumar Chandel.

He was one of the Top 5 contestants in the MTV reality TV show ‘MTV Hustle’ and also the Squad Boss of King slayers of MTV Hustle 2.0.

His song Tu Aake Dekh Le has become a sensational hit. His latest Album, Champion talk, was the biggest hit album of 2022. And the song Maan Meri Jaan is ruling over all the music charts.

4) Sidhu Moose Wala:

An Indian singer, rapper, actor and politician associated with Punjabi music and Punjabi cinema. His real name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu.

In 2018, Sidhu released his debut album, PBX 1, which was a big hit and peaked at 66th on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart.

However, on 29 May 2022, we lost the legend; he was shot dead by a gangster.

5) Emiway Bantai:

Bantai is a popular rapper from Mumbai and a well-known name in Indian Hiphop, mainly famous for his track Machayenge.

Emiway was also part of India’s first-ever Hip-hop movie Gully Boy.

Let’s dig into the past; Emiway had a bad relations with rapper Raftaar as Emiway released a diss track targeting Raftaar and several other artists. Fans have also seen them mocking each other on their live shows.

6) Divine:

Divine is also a rapper from Mumbai; his song Yeh Mera Bombay (2013) gave him public recognition. His collaboration with Naezy Meri Gully Mai was the biggest hit. His real name is Vivian Fernandes.

His latest Album, Guneghar, was the biggest hit in Hiphop, and the song Baazigar was a sensational hit.