Desi Renaissance Weekly Picks: Urban Poet, Ikka, vichaar… — July 03, 2025

Every Thursday, Desi Renaissance curates the very best Desi hip hop songs from India and across the globe—fresh releases and underground gems hand-picked for pure artistry.

Whether you’re on a long drive or hunting for your next favorite beat, our Weekly Picks cut through the noise.

This series isn’t driven by algorithms or clout, but by intention: sharing tracks we’d recommend to a friend or play on repeat.

No artist is too small, no sound too niche — because at Desi, we’ve always believed in one thing: Art Over Clout.

Here’s this week’s lineup:

Desi Renaissance Weekly Picks: July 03, 2025

Amli, Stunnah Beatz, Sez on the Beat – Munda Ramgharia
Urban Poet, Smoke, Wamp – Chup Bete
Karan Aujla, Ikky – At Peace
vichaar, Siyaahi, K!llswitch – Paycheck
Poetic – Fitrat
SarpDansh, Ikka, Navyug, Asmit – Jahaaz
Agsy, Trap Guru, Sxncha – Jatt Baija
Bhaktaaa, Devoniàn – Bahane/Nishaane
Swarkaar, Bella, Vrun & Oziee – Dreamers
Aneesh, Leo on the beat – Chef
Bad Trip Symphony, Rada – Peti Khokha
Issue, Rass – L.M.S – Last Man Standing

Editor’s Top 5 Picks

These are the five songs we’ve had on loop — start here if you’re short on time:

Jatt Baija – Agsy, Trap Guru, Sxncha
Paycheck – vichaar, Siyaahi, K!llswitch
Jahaaz – SarpDansh, Ikka, Navyug, Asmit
At Peace – Karan Aujla, Ikky
Chup Bete – Urban Poet, Smoke, Wamp

These fresh releases prove that Indian hip hop and Desi rap are more diverse than ever. Stay tuned for next Thursday’s roundup of the best new songs.