Hanumankind, an Indian rapper, was recently announced as one of the performers at the Coachella music festival. This makes him the second Indian artist after Diljit Dosanjh to have this honor. Hanumankind has an eccentric style with robust lyrics. His selection in Coachella is a significant moment in the history of Indian hip-hop. But does this imply that Indian artists are furthering their expansion on a bigger international platform? Let’s explore the story further.
Sooraj Cherukat, also known as Hanumankind, has been making an impact in the independent music in India. His normal tracks are very intense, and his prominent storytelling is making him known and loved by many people across the world. Coachella made it clear Indian hip-hop is being taken seriously internationally now. People all over the country seem really excited and many claim this to be a real game changer for Indian artists entering the worldwide mainstream.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival stands as one of the largest music festivals in the world. Artists and musicians wish to set foot on its stage which has been occupied by iconic names like Beyoncé, Radiohead, and Billie Eilish. To see Hanumankind make it on this list is also no mean feat. His followers feel that this is not only the next step in the career of the artist in question but it will also project Indian music onto the international stage.
Of note, Hanumankind’s achievement comes just after Diljit Dosanjh’s historic performance at Coachella earlier this year. Diljit, with his Punjabi pop hits, became the first Indian artist to take the stage of the festival. His performance was effective in creating an impression that Indian music was capable of being well received overseas. Now, with Hanumankind following suit, it indicates the increasing number of people of various genres who are being let into the global music scene.
This news has now also raised debates about the impact that Coachella and other similar platforms are bringing for artists coming from diverse backgrounds. It instills faith in the independent musicians in India who aim for an international breakthrough. For countless supporters of Hanumankind, the debut at Coachella carries a lot more than his performance – it serves the purpose of showcasing the growing popularity of Indian talent.
This whole thing has created an uproar in social media as fans continue to share old clips of Hanumankind from such smaller stages and are deeming this his ‘biggest jump yet’. And on the other hand, the experts from the industry are considering this greatest jumping off point for the Indian hip-hop to do wonders in a more international market.
For the time being, everyone’s attention is directed towards the Coachella stage where all that Hanumankind’s going to do is not only impress the fans with his vocals, but highlight Indian music in all its colors. This is beyond just a performance because this is the moment when Indian artists and fans come together.
Amidst all these, the global audience is now left in the anticipation of his show, one thing is for certain Hanumankind is not just creating history for himself but opening doors for other Indian heads to take center stage in the international domain.
