Yashraj’s TAX Begins with a Familiar Question: “Kaha Mere Tax Ke Paise?”

Mumbai, India | 4th August 2026: Certain phrases end up becoming a staple of our daily conversations, and “Kaha mere tax ke paise?” is undoubtedly one of them. Dropped on the deadline for India’s income tax filing, Yashraj’s TAX takes a question nearly everyone has asked at some point and turns it into a much broader statement.

What begins with one familiar question soon moves beyond tax returns. From language and performative morality to hustle culture and political contradictions, TAX follows one thought into another, connecting everyday observations that often go unquestioned.

Across his catalogue, Yashraj has built a body of work defined by conceptual storytelling and sharp observations of the world around him. TAX continues that trajectory, building on an approach to writing that leaves room for interpretation rather than offering definitive answers..

Speaking about the surprise release, Yashraj shares:

“Just had to get a few things off my chest before that next project drops. Me and the system are both relaxed-finessing.”

Over the last few years, Yashraj has steadily carved out a space that is entirely his own. Whether through the philosophical themes of Takiya Kalaam, the genre shifts of Meri Jaan Pehle Naach, or the glitch-driven experimentation of 3P, each project has expanded both his sonic identity and his approach to writing. TAX feels like a natural continuation of that evolution, another record that starts with something familiar before gradually opening up into something much bigger.

Ahead of his next project, TAX arrives as an instinctive release rather than a planned statement, a reminder that some of Yashraj’s most compelling ideas begin with the questions people think they’ve already answered.

TAX is now streaming on all major platforms – https://youtu.be/GdH0PF7KByk?si=vch20Y17UY15Y6Sr

About yashraj
Yashraj is a Mumbai-based rapper, producer, poet, and creative director whose fearless songwriting, conceptual storytelling, and genre-defying sound have established him as one of the most distinctive voices in Indian hip-hop. From acclaimed projects such as Azaad Hu Mein, Takiya Kalaam, Ladke Convict, Meri Jaan Pehle Naach, and 3P to hit singles including “Dhundhala” (200M+ global streams), “Hausla”, “DLL”, “Bura/Bhala”, and “Sanatan”, he has consistently balanced artistic innovation with widespread acclaim. His credits also include “Ishq Nachaawe” from Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and three standout appearances on KSHMR’s KARAM.

Beyond his recorded work, Yashraj has built a reputation as a commanding live performer, taking the stage at festivals and venues across India before making his international debut in Singapore in 2025. He has shared lineups with artists including JID and G-Eazy, becoming one of the country’s most exciting live acts. The first Indian hip-hop artist to feature on a Grammy-nominated album (Sounds of Kumbha for “Wheel of Time”) and a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026, Yashraj also works as a creative director, bringing his distinctive visual language to music videos, brand collaborations, and creative campaigns.

By Keerti Kadam