Desi Renaissance Weekly Picks: Rajat Birla, No Rest Grind, Gurinder Gill & More
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: September 11, 2025
- rghvarchive, Pistoul – Nine Lives
- No Rest Grind, Bella, UZIII – Bouncy
- Smoke, Muzzle, Premium – Hold That Thought
- Shivam, Placidchills – Tu Aake Dekhle
- MC Square, Spectra Music, Nikhil-Swapnil – Bounce
- Gurinder Gill, Manu – Nazare
- Young Galib – Kami Nahi
- HusReason – Us ki khoobsurti
- Artemis., Zaiyah – Shot Me Down
- Rajat Birla, Double A, Dev Ocean – Loot
- A. Roy, Electrona – Aflatoon
- Rish – Boli Na
Editor’s Top 5 Picks
These are the five songs we’ve had on loop — start here if you’re short on time:
- Bouncy – No Rest Grind, Bella, UZIII
- Loot – Rajat Birla, Double A, Dev Ocean
- Nazare – Gurinder Gill, Manu
- Us ki khoobsurti – HusReason
- Shot Me Down – Artemis., Zaiyah
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.
🎧 Listen to This Week’s Best Desi Hip Hop Songs
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