Sultanate by Siyaahi Review: Legacy, Identity & Versatility in AMD Hip-Hop

Siyaahi’s Sultanate Review

Siyaahi drops his new mixtape Sultanate on October 29th — a project rooted in family, legacy, and the courage to claim what’s yours.

But before we get into the tape, his journey is important to mention.

A lot of people discovered Siyaahi through MTV Hustle 4, but he’s been grinding long before that. We first came across him in the Gully Beat Cypher (2019), which also featured the extremely talented Yashraj from Mumbai. But where he really stamped his presence was in Red Bull Spotlight (arguably the first truly hip-hop–centric show in India) back in 2020.

From his early project Lost in AMD (2020) to Sultanate, where he now stands as one of the most significant voices representing AMD — Siyaahi has come a long way.

But the real question:
Does the tape live up to the hype?
Has Siyaahi delivered on the pen game, the orthodox flow, the identity he’s been known for?

Let’s talk about that.

Why You Should Listen

Across 11 tracks, Siyaahi and Acharya not only maintain a sense of cohesion — they also showcase range. Both thematically and sonically, the project moves with intention.

Acharya’s production is the undeniable highlight.
Mixtapes often feel scattered, but here, some transitions are genuinely impressive — especially the switch from “First Day Out” to “Terrible Wishes.” That moment stands out.

We also have to talk about “Sharara.”

During MTV Hustle, Siyaahi’s performance of “Right Here Right Now” drew a lot of attention. But to be honest, it felt mid. It sounded like Siyaahi trying to be commercial without truly being Siyaahi. It didn’t feel like his world — and creatively, it didn’t feel like he had the space to do what he really wanted.

But “Sharara” is different.

This is what a Siyaahi commercial hit actually sounds like: catchy, rhythmic, and still true to his voice.
Huge props to Acharya, the bounce and groove on this one are crazy.

Features

The tape is loaded with features — Ikka, Pahaad, Bhadrankar, Yungsta, Snappy Kaal, Bella, and Dhanji being standouts.

Also, the features here don’t feel like cameos, they feel like extensions of the world Siyaahi is building.

Each one brings out a different shade of him:
Honestly, no one missed. Every feature adds texture to the space Siyaahi is building here.

DR Top 3 Picks

1) Who’s That feat. DRV, yungsta (Prod. by Acharya)

This one was the biggest surprise for us, especially seeing DRV on the same track as Yungsta and Siyaahi. It wasn’t a combination we expected, but it works way better than you’d imagine.

For us, this might have the best hook and best beat on the entire tape.

But the real highlight is the verses. Both DRV and Yungsta show up strong, staying in their lane and doing what they do best. That said, Yungsta steals the track.

His writing, his delivery, the emotional weight in his voice — it hits different. There’s confidence, and he doesn’t just rap the verse, he owns it.

This is the kind of track that makes you stop, rewind, and run it back again.

2) Terrible Wishes feat. Ikka (Prod. by Acharya)

This is the Siyaahi that everyone loves. The writing is tight, introspective, and rooted in the hunger of someone who has seen enough to speak with weight. The flow here is familiar but matured, less about proving he can rap, more about why he raps. It feels like the emotional center of the project.

What stands out is the duality: the track is both aggressive and vulnerable, reflecting two extremes that often sit closest to who we really are.

And Ikka? He delivers exactly the way we expect him to at this point. He doesn’t surprise anymore, not because he’s predictable, but because excellence has become the standard. When Ikka shows up, you know the verse will hit. And once again, he doesn’t disappoint.

3) Rasiya feat. Pahaad, Bhadrankar (Prod. by Acharya)

Rasiya is the most unique track on the tape. It opens with a beautiful, soulful melody from Pahaad — one of the most exciting voices in the scene right now. The beat and the sample choice are fresh, textured, and full of character. Tracks like this remind us why the scene is evolving, there’s real experimentation happening.

Siyaahi’s writing here is one of the finest in the whole tape, but it’s Bhadrankar who steals the spotlight. In a project full of standout artists, he is the feature that . The verse is thoughtful, balanced, and delivered with a kind of emotional precision that’s rare.

Mark our words — Bhadrankar is going places.
One of the finest pens in the scene right now, and Rasiya is proof.

Closing Takeaway

Sultanate is a statement of identity, and might be one of the best mixtapes dropped in 2025.

From Lost in AMD to becoming one of the defining voices of the region, Siyaahi has grown — as a writer, performer, and storyteller. And while the tape isn’t always tightly cohesive (mixtape nature), the highs are very high, and the intent is loud and clear:

This is a man claiming his space. And when he stands in that space, it doesn’t look borrowed. It looks like home.