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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala-based rapper Hanumankind’s latest single ‘Big Dawgs’ is the newest hit with international Ave. Music by Kalmi and engineered by Akash Shravan is a powerhouse track that took the Indian music industry by storm. The most enthralling music video of the song was set against the backdrop of the Well of Death, with some jaw-dropping stunts that happened to be an instant hit, gaining millions of views and a storm of appreciation on social media.
Being a Southernist from Kerala, he naturally carries regional and international influences in his music. His brand of music features a strong social consciousness in the lyrics and razor-sharp flow, with a compelling stage presence. This struggle in this industry has been marked by unwavering dedication and an unrelenting drive to push beyond the barriers of what Indian rap can do. Long-term living in the United States must have had a big influence on the kind of artist.
The exposure was, therefore, to international hip-hop culture and changes that came with new waves. This enabled the artist to come out with an international accent, a sound that could appeal to a worldwide audience. This blend of cultures and experiences most definitely transcends into projects such as the “Big Dawgs” track, where the already polished accent and delivery place him on a pedestal far above many of his contemporaries. The Sound and Success of “Big Dawgs”
Kalmi has pieced together a calculative, gritty, pulsating energy at the core of the track with the bassline. That sits so well with the dynamic rap verses by Hanumankind. The production quality, enhanced by the engineering prowess of Akash Shravan himself, makes it stand up to the high standards of the highly competitive music industry today. This inherently international appeal is instilled in “Big Dawgs” from the broad, universally thematic content of ambition, resilience, and pursuit of greatness. Since its release, the music video has clocked in more than 20 million views across YouTube alone — making “Big Dawgs” one of the fastest-growing Indian hip-hop tracks in recent memory.
Now, this music video is noticed across the web for all its death-defying stunts by the ‘Well of Death,’ and that has the public all over the world hooked. In this heady visual mix, coupled with the high-octane performance by Hanumankind, lies a video that has grown to be a viral sensation. It has even reached the international charts, for example, on streaming services like Spotify.
The song holds spot number 14 on the Global Top 50 chart and hit 42nd on YouTube’s Global Top Music Videos. The achievements prove, quite decisively, that Indian hip-hop is creating a huge impact in a world forum, and Hanumankind possesses all the qualities to become an icon in world hip-hop.
Social media, notably Instagram and YouTube, has the sharing of clips from the music video by fans and influencers. Each of them gives regard to the style of Hanumankind. Being an Indian rapper cutting across diverse backgrounds, he melds cultural elements into a global hip-hop sound.
In India, “Big Dawgs” is refreshing the urban people who have lost semblance in Indian hip hop by inspiring new talent to experiment with the sound and reach out of tiers. More surprisingly, despite all the global success, the track has just not managed to get into the Top 50 in India—an anomaly underlining the tightrope act of local and global appeal that Indian artists are expected to walk.
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Moving on up, slanted in growth, Hanumankind moves forward. What is for sure, right aside from his ever-growing fan base, is his very distinct sound coupled with his work ethic that will stop at nothing to make further inroads in the global music industry.
“Big Dawgs” is but a mere stepping stone of material, with much more from this groundbreaking artist being sure to hit the world in they Years to come.
