Through a hard-hitting discography of numerous rap records, Raga has risen to nationwide prominence and is now considered one of the most influential rappers in Northern India. Recognised for his lethal rap verses and provocative vocal delivery, Raga has turned himself from an underground rap icon to a mainstream rapstar within a few years. To his fans, Raga is a cult figure with a rare ability to not just document his early life in the streets of Jamnapar, East Delhi through affecting conscious rap but to set towering status in modern commercial rap with ease.

Raga’s discography is home to the internet-breaking Haryanvi rap single “Kaleshi Chori” alongside DG Immortals, his top-selling singles with Def Jam India including “Sheher” and “Badan”, sprawling debut album “Rap Ka Mausam”, single “GTA NCR” and more. As India witnesses a historic disruption in rap music, Def Jam India strives to encourage and solidify such important shifts in Indian music. Through this massive partnership, the coveted record label aims to not just support Raga’s promising rap career but further pave the way for millions of young rap artists across India.

Def Jam India and Universal Music India are honoured to welcome Raga to our home. From the narrow alleys of Laxmi Nagar to signing with Def Jam India, Raga’s journey has been astonishing and with the exclusive partnership, the rapper continues to inspire and influence the burgeoning Hip-Hop scene in India.

Raga is now gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his forthcoming EP “Midtown Madness”. The incendiary project, which has been previewed by Raga himself at some of the biggest live events in India including Def Jam India’s historic ‘50 years of Hip-Hop’ concert in Delhi-NCR, will witness Raga’s most infectious bars yet. Further, Raga has worked exclusively with renowned Hip-Hop filmmaker Azar Strato for a music video from the project.

Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director and CEO, Universal Music India & South Asia, expressed his excitement on Def Jam India’s latest signing. “We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Def Jam India family, Rapper Raga. His unique blend of lyrical prowess and raw talent has already made waves in the Indian hip-hop scene, and we are excited to amplify his voice on a global stage. Raga’s signing with Def Jam India represents our commitment to fostering home-grown talent and taking it to new heights. Get ready for the next chapter in Indian hip-hop with Rapper Raga and Def Jam India”.

Raga himself shared his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m truly excited to partner with Def Jam India. I grew up listening to the record label’s iconic rap artists including the revered Public Enemy, Jay-Z, Pusha T & many many more. While it’s an honour for me to be a part of such an iconic record label, I’m also aware that this partnership will inspire millions of rap artists across India. I’m grateful for the opportunity and the trust that Def Jam India has expressed in my artistic vision and my music. Together, we’re going to make some incredible music and break new boundaries in this ever-expanding world of Hip-Hop. We’re comin’!”

Raga’s long list of accomplishments doesn’t just end here. At just 28 years of age, the New Delhi trailblazer is set to serve as a guest judge on MTV Hustle Season 3 – India’s biggest Hip-Hop reality TV show. During his brief tenure, Raga will share rare insights and his personal experiences with the next promising generation of rappers at the show. His presence alongside Hip-Hop pioneers and industry heavyweights including Badshah, Ikka, Dino James & more is sure to turn MTV Hustle’s latest season into the most exciting season yet.

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Fotty Seven, who has solidified his place as one of the #mostinfluentialemcees and #lyricists of #modernIndianhip-hop, is back with yet another #mind-blowingsong after his first #release #Banjo with #DefJamIndia, #”YouKnowtheDrill,” #featuring #Punjabisinger and #lyricist #ElldeFazilka.

“You Know the Drill” is a song about faith and having unwavering belief in oneself. The song further emphasises the significance of self-belief. Through extremely personal lyrics, Fotty highlights the times when he didn’t have anything. But he has, however, changed his and everyone else’s lives through years of hard work.

The music video of the song will take you through the small streets and lanes of Old Delhi and Chandigarh, highlighting the essence of old India through a strong graphic lens. Shot by one of the finest global underground hip-hop film maker, Azar Strato. Being genuine and expressive by nature, Fotty tries to blend himself with people to understand them. To shoot this prominent music video, director Azar Strato, was flown down from Russia to bring his vision to the music and his unique take on India as a country. Azar Strato has shot for artists like Octavian, Fardi + many more global artists

Fotty’s main source of inspiration is his culture; the music video depicts the determined effort to highlight the daily lives of people in Delhi and Chandigarh. You can see clips taken at Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rock Garden & many other iconic places in order to accentuate the local culture and show the human side of these cities.

Talking about the song, Fotty Seven says, “This song holds a very special place in my heart as it talks about a different side of north India from where I come. Working with Ellde Fazilka was an amazing experience, as was shooting with such an incredible filmmaker, Azar Strato. I believe true wealth is living a happy life and being proud of who you are, and that is what “You know the Drill” is all about. I hope my fans and audience love and appreciate the work we’ve put in for this release.”

On the release of You Know the Drill, Punjabi singer and lyricist Ellde Fazilka says, “The song describes the real culture and the lives of people through a different lens. I’m happy to have worked with Fotty, as he’s a very talented artist. This is my first release with Def Jam India, and I am really looking forward to this association.”

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Labelled as one of the fastest rising rappers in the country, Fotty Seven is one of the first new artist signings on the label dedicated to supporting the best in Indian hip-hop talent and culture across the region.

Fotty Seven is a multi-talented artist who dons many hats from recording, editing, producing, and writing his own videos and music. His work that has reached far and wide gave him recognition and collaboration with Badshah that shot him to fame and opened many more opportunities. Since then, Fotty Seven has been trained and mentored by India’s hottest music sensation, Badshah.

‘Banjo’, released today, is about a character who everyone relates to in their circles. The character depicted in the song is a high headed guy who thinks he’s better than everyone without really achieving anything substantial in life. This character in the video is what Fotty wanted to represent as his perception of himself.

Produced by Quan, ‘Banjo’ features additional melody and programming by Aditya Dev with backing vocals by Badshah. Fotty and Badshah have worked together on the hook that evolved from high energy dropping down to a chilled and low scale version of itself. The harmonious melody played for a few seconds in the song given by Aditya Dev makes it the highlight of the track.

Excited on his debut Def Jam India release, Fotty Seven said, “I wrote ‘Banjo’ on one of my beats, initially, to bring Delhi culture to the forefront. With Badshah by my side mentoring me, it sounded so good that we finally decided to keep it. It is a dream come true to be an artist of Def Jam India and as ‘Banjo’ is Def Jam India’s debut release, this track will always remain close to my heart. Def Jam India is an exceptional team to work with, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s reaction to this song.”

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