Yashraj, known previously as Yashraj Mehra is an Indian rapper, writer, and composer.[1][2][3] He is primarily known for his songs like "Ishq Nachaawe" from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, "Murder Mubarak Title Track" from the film Murder Mubarak, and his single tracks like "Dhundhala", "Gabbar, "DLL" and "Daae / Baae".[4][5][6] He has featured in Vogue and Grazia Magazine.[7][8]
Yashraj | |
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| Born | Mumbai, India |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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Career
editHe made his debut in April 2020 with releasing EP titled "Azaad Hu Mein".[9][10] After this, he released various single tracks like Do Khidkiyaan, Khel, Galat / Sahi, DLL, Part of Me, Ek Sath, Toast, Gabbar, among others.[11] He collaborated various songs with artists like "Kanipatu" with Rishi Rich, "Kho Gaya" with Zaeden, "Dhundhala" with Talwiinder and "Hiir" with Armaan Malik.[12][8][13]
In 2022, he released his first album titled "Takiya Kalaam".[14]
In 2024, he sung title song for the film Murder Mubarak and Ishq Nachaawe song for the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.[15][16]
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Azaad Hu Mein | Debut project |
| Do Khidkiyaan | Feat. Dropped Out | |
| Kanipatu | Feat. Rishi Rich | |
| Hausla | Feat. Dropped Out, Burrah | |
| Galat l Sahi | Dropped Out | |
| 2021 | Kho Gaya | Feat. Zaeden |
| DLL | ||
| Ek Saath | Feat. Dropped Out | |
| Part of Me | ||
| Been Too Long | ||
| Complicated | ||
| Raakh | Feat. Karan Kanchan, Dropped Out | |
| 2022 | Takiya Kalaam | (Album) |
| Dhundhala | Feat. Talwiinder, Dropped Out | |
| Ruh | Feat. Lost Stories | |
| Farzi Galib | ||
| Bevda Freestyle | ||
| 2023 | Masroor | |
| Ladke Convict | ||
| Baith Jaao | ||
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak (title track) | From the movie Murder Mubarak |
| Toast | ||
| Ishq Nachaawe | from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | |
| Daae / Baae | Feat. Dropped Out | |
| Gabbar | Feat. PUNA |
References
edit- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-06-04). "Yashraj Turns to Disco-Pop on New Songs 'Gabbar' and 'Daae / Baae'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Yashraj - Future of Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Ishq Nachaawe hitmaker Yashraj feels music made for Instagram reels 'sounds rushed'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2021-11-15). "Yashraj Teams Up with Karan Kanchan and Dropped Out For Fiery New Single 'Raakh'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Music is going to get more genre-fluid and creative: Yashraj". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Indulge, Team (2024-06-05). "Yashraj brings disco fever to Indian hip-hop with new track 'GABBAR'". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Sound of the Underground: Meet Rap's New Generation | Grazia India". grazia.co.in. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b Tagat, Anurag (2021-12-28). "10 indie artistes who shook up India's music scene in 2021". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Paljor, Angela (2020-04-12). "'Azaad Hu Mein is a personal project'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "I want to grow as an artiste: Yashraj Mehra". The Tribune. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Developer, Web. "Mumbai rapper Yashraj releases new song 'Masroor' on his musical journey and dreams". Mid-day. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (2020-07-24). "COVID-19: Yashraj Mehra and Rishi Rich's 'Kanipatu' music video celebrates Mumbai's resilience". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ IANS (2023-05-13). "Armaan Malik Calls Surprise Single 'HIIR' His Boldest Collaboration Yet". Outlook India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Jadhav, Rohit (2022-09-17). "Hip-Hop Artist Yashraj Delivers An Unflinching Performance On Debut EP 'Takiya Kalaam' |". The Indian Music Diaries. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "'Ishq Nachaawe' song from 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' out now! Experience the shades of love". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Murder Mubarak | Title Track | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.