Every Thursday, we bring you a curated mix of hip hop from India and the South Asian diaspora — a blend of fresh drops, overlooked gems, and artists we believe deserve your attention.
At Desi Renaissance, we’re always digging — some tracks stay on repeat, others disappear after a single play. We get it — not everyone has the time to sift through the noise every week, which is why we started this series: to help you discover what’s really worth your time.
This isn’t about algorithms or trends — it’s about intention. These are songs we’d recommend to a friend, play on a long drive, or share with someone who truly loves the culture.
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: June 12, 2025
- Shah Rule, Hisab – Bank On This MF
- Rakht, Kuhad, T-Raj – Illegal Flows
- Yogi Vish, Taunk Bawa, RORO, Gravity – Phirrr
- Want3d, Starboibeatz – Mad Shit
- Young Aytee, Eyepatch – Don’t Reckon
- SunSunnykhez, UpsideDown, Iconyk – Mid Air Freeverse
- Karma, KJ – Do U Wanna
- Navyug, SarpDansh, Mark Bhatia – Ghar
- Farhan Khan, Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Mr. Doss – Masoom
- Pst, Brutal Baba, Amr8 – Last Name
- Dee MC, yungsta, Mr. Doss – Shaolin
- Bumb Shah, M Low, Uzair Khan, Thiccie – Wardaat
Editor’s Top 5 Picks
These are the five songs we’ve had on loop — start here if you’re short on time:
- Don’t Reckon – Young Aytee, Eyepatch
- Masoom – Farhan Khan, Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Mr. Doss
- Phirrr – Yogi Vish, Taunk Bawa, RORO, Gravity
- Last Name – Pst, Brutal Baba, Amr8
- Mad Shit – Want3ed, Starboibeatz
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