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: May 08, 2025
- Badflow, J Punk, Rana Ji – Vaastav
- Sacar aka Lil Buddha, 88savagegod – Perfect
- Reminisce, Kru172 – Itz All Good
- Kidd Mange – Up Next
- Badshah, Hiten – Galiyon Ke Ghalib
- Byg Smile, Bella, K Kay – Break Up Party
- The Landers, Guri Singh, Scxtch – Claps
- Sahaj, Sicklot, MrRoxx, Parv Music – Culture Vulture
- AP Dhillon, Shinda Kahlon – STFU
- Shauk, Abir – Mann
- Ghildiyal, Akash Raturi, saksham dhyani – P State of Mind
- Kinari – Animal
Editor’s Top 3 Picks
These are the three songs we’ve had on loop — start here if you’re short on time:
- Up Next – Kidd Mange
- Claps – The Landers, Guri Singh, Scxtch
- Galiyon Ke Ghalib – Badshah, Hiten
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