The story of India’s first all-female hip-hop collective, Wild Wild Women

The story of India’s first all-female hip-hop collective, Wild Wild Women

(Standing, from left) Pratika, Krantinaari, HashtagPreeti, MC Mahila, JQueen. (Bottom, left) breakdancers FlowRaw, (right) MGK, (centre) skateboarder Shruti Bhosle | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Growing up, Ashwini Hiremath often visited her native place in Hubballi, Karnataka with her younger sister Vijaylakshmi or putti (meaning small in Kannada), as she is affectionately called. One of their […]

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Visakhapatnam girl makes it to international one-on-one breaking competition

Visakhapatnam girl makes it to international one-on-one breaking competition

B-girl Shreya from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When B-girl Shreya headspins, backflips and sways in swag, a circle of dancers cheer her along as they witness an incredible energy unfold in the room throbbing to the beats of hip-hop music. The 21-year-old from Visakhapatnam has been steadily making her way to the top in […]

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Mumbai hosts Spotify’s ‘Rap 91’ music fest

Mumbai hosts Spotify’s ‘Rap 91’ music fest

Rapper King | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Some of India’s popular rappers and hop hop artists are set for a grand show in Mumbai on Sunday as Spotify presents its ‘Rap 91’ playlist live.  ‘Rap 91 Live’ will be a celebration of hip hop, says the music streaming platform. It will feature over 20 artists […]

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