<p>Trust Shah Rukh Khan to make and break records. His latest theatrical release,<em> Jawan</em>, is making quite a noise at the box office and has already recorded the highest opening for a Hindi film. Starring Shah Rukh Khan in and as <em>Jawan</em> as he plays several versions of himself, the film has found many takers, from fans and critics alike. The film is being appreciated not only for the acting chops but also for its story, direction and fresh music.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Raja Kumari's song from <em>Jawan</em> is a hit</strong></h2>

<p>Among the many songs that are being loved, there is a Raja Kumari track that everyone is loving. The <em>Jawan</em> title track sung by Raja Kumari is being called an “absolute banger”. In fact, many are even calling it the best Bollywood track of the year. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yesterday, after a special screening of <em>Jawan,</em> Raja Kumari expressed her experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan on the film. She called the film mind-blowing. As for her collaboration, she said that “it's a manifestation turned true”. Raja was excited to see how the audience reacts to the song on the big screen and now that it has happened, the feeling is surely beyond words for her.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Jawan</em> is directed by Atlee</strong></h2>

<p><em>Jawan</em> is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film was released worldwide in theatres on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.</p>

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Trust Shah Rukh Khan to make and break records. His latest theatrical release, Jawan, is making quite a noise at the box office and has already recorded the highest opening for a Hindi film.

Trust Shah Rukh Khan to make and break records. His latest theatrical release, Jawan, is making quite a noise at the box office and has already recorded the highest opening for a Hindi film. Starring Shah Rukh Khan in and as Jawan as he plays several versions of himself, the film has found many takers, from fans and critics alike. The film is being appreciated not only for the acting chops but also for its story, direction and fresh music. Raja Kumari's song from Jawan is a hit Among the many songs that are being loved, there is a Raja Kumari track that everyone is loving. The Jawan title track sung by Raja Kumari is being called an “absolute banger”. In fact, many are even calling it the best Bollywood track of the year. Watch WION's review of Jawan here: Yesterday, after a special screening of Jawan, Raja Kumari expressed her experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan on the film. She called the film mind-blowing. As for her collaboration, she said that “it's a manifestation turned true”. Raja was excited to see how the audience reacts to the song on the big screen and now that it has happened, the feeling is surely beyond words for her. Watch Gulshan Devaiah's interview here: Jawan is directed by Atlee Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film was released worldwide in theatres on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Netizens call Raja Kumari's Jawan title track a 'banger'

In an exclusive interaction with WION's Abira Dhar, Indo-American rapper Raja Kumari opened up about her new album 'the bridge', her devotion to Ma Saraswati, and her experience of sharing the stage with Pakistani singer Ali Sethi at the Coachella.

Rapper Raja Kumari on her devotion for Ma Saraswati, singing 'Pasoori' at Coachella

<p>On Monday, Raja Kumari and John Legend's inspiring anthem 'Keep Walking' was released on YouTube for those "who take bold steps". The artists had collaborated with Walkers &amp; Co. for the track, which is described as a powerful rallying cry that’s been synonymous with progress and pushing boundaries. The song further encourages listeners to be bold enough to step off the well-trodden path and create new ones that benefit us all.</p>

<p>The second youngest and the first black man to win EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony) awards joined forces with the 36-year-old Indian rapper and a champion of brown women representation across the world to create a song that serves as a call to action for people motivated by self-belief to strive for societal advancement.</p>

<p>Sharing her excitement for the track, Raja Kumari said, "Walkers &amp; Co. platform celebrates bold steps and the Keep Walking Anthem, which comes straight from the heart, is a celebration of the same spirit. The song talks about authenticity, resilience and the fire that burns within all of us."</p>

<p>She added, "It was fun exploring a different space, both musically and lyrically. I had a great time co-writing and jamming with John Legend who, like his name, is a true original. It's my first-ever collab with Walkers &amp; Co. and I can't wait for fans to listen to this... and keep walking to this!"</p>

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<p>On Instagram, the rapper shared a teaser for the song and wrote, "LEGENDS ONLY! I’ve been holding this secret for months. So excited to represent India and collaborate with one of the world's most amazing artists @johnlegend Such a pleasure to write this record in collaboration with @walkersandco.india Hope it inspires you to live your life authentically and no matter the obstacle…KEEP WALKING! (sic)"&nbsp;John left heart emojis on Raja's post.</p>

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On Monday, Raja Kumari and John Legend's inspiring anthem 'Keep Walking' was released on YouTube for those "who take bold steps". The artists had collaborated with Walkers & Co.

On Monday, Raja Kumari and John Legend's inspiring anthem 'Keep Walking' was released on YouTube for those "who take bold steps". The artists had collaborated with Walkers & Co. for the track, which is described as a powerful rallying cry that’s been synonymous with progress and pushing boundaries. The song further encourages listeners to be bold enough to step off the well-trodden path and create new ones that benefit us all. The second youngest and the first black man to win EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony) awards joined forces with the 36-year-old Indian rapper and a champion of brown women representation across the world to create a song that serves as a call to action for people motivated by self-belief to strive for societal advancement. Sharing her excitement for the track, Raja Kumari said, "Walkers & Co. platform celebrates bold steps and the Keep Walking Anthem, which comes straight from the heart, is a celebration of the same spirit. The song talks about authenticity, resilience and the fire that burns within all of us." She added, "It was fun exploring a different space, both musically and lyrically. I had a great time co-writing and jamming with John Legend who, like his name, is a true original. It's my first-ever collab with Walkers & Co. and I can't wait for fans to listen to this... and keep walking to this!" Also read: Colin Farrell teases 'The Penguin' series, says 'The Batman' was just 'tip of the iceberg' On Instagram, the rapper shared a teaser for the song and wrote, "LEGENDS ONLY! I’ve been holding this secret for months. So excited to represent India and collaborate with one of the world's most amazing artists @johnlegend Such a pleasure to write this record in collaboration with @walkersandco.india Hope it inspires you to live your life authentically and no matter the obstacle…KEEP WALKING! (sic)" John left heart emojis on Raja's post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend) In an Instagram reel, John recently revealed that he wrote 'Conversations in the Dark' for his wife Chrissy Teigen. He also teased his new song 'Wonder Woman', which is "a tribute to all the women in our lives who make magic happen and bring so much love and honour to our lives". In the caption, he wrote, "I don’t think anyone is surprised who #WonderWoman is about" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Raja Kumari collaborates with John Legend for 'Keep Walking'

<p>Indian rappers Raja Kumari, DIVINE and Kaam Bhaari have earned their spot at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards.&nbsp;<br />
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The three rappers have been nominated in the Best India Act category of the 28th edition of the upcoming awards.<br />
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On receiving the nomination, Kaam Bhaari said, "My second nomination at the EMA's in 2 years is truly overwhelming and a golden feather to the cap. Art in any form has the power to connect and heal across borders and nothing could be more fulfilling than my work getting global recognition with the Best India Act category nomination in the MTV European Music Awards."<br />
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He added, "The happiest part of my journey has been that Rap music has now evolved in India and Indian rappers are being recognized worldwide, about time. It`s a privilege to be nominated and whatever the outcome is."<br />
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Ananya Birla, Zephyrtone and Rakhis have also been nominated for the Best India Act.<br />
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Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber leads the nominations for the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards, with eight nods including nominations in the Best Artist, Best Song And Best Pop categories.<br />
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The winner will be announced at Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena in Hungary on November 14.<br />
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Indian rappers Raja Kumari, DIVINE and Kaam Bhaari have earned their spot at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards. The three rappers have been nominated in the Best India Act category of the 28th edition of the upcoming awards.

Indian rappers Raja Kumari, DIVINE and Kaam Bhaari have earned their spot at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards. The three rappers have been nominated in the Best India Act category of the 28th edition of the upcoming awards. On receiving the nomination, Kaam Bhaari said, "My second nomination at the EMA's in 2 years is truly overwhelming and a golden feather to the cap. Art in any form has the power to connect and heal across borders and nothing could be more fulfilling than my work getting global recognition with the Best India Act category nomination in the MTV European Music Awards." He added, "The happiest part of my journey has been that Rap music has now evolved in India and Indian rappers are being recognized worldwide, about time. It`s a privilege to be nominated and whatever the outcome is." Ananya Birla, Zephyrtone and Rakhis have also been nominated for the Best India Act. Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber leads the nominations for the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards, with eight nods including nominations in the Best Artist, Best Song And Best Pop categories. The winner will be announced at Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena in Hungary on November 14.

Raja Kumari, DIVINE, Kaam Bhaari bag nominations at MTV Europe Music Awards 

<p>Grammy-nominated rapper-singer-songwriter Raja Kumari has recently unveiled her brand-new single ‘Firestarter’.</p>

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The record mixes trap beats with Indian classical music, continuing Raja’s mission to trailblaze a musical connection between the East and the West.</p>

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The ‘Firestarter’ video is directed by MTV VMA 2020 titleholder Michael Garcia.</p>

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Recently, the artiste also performed a tribute in memory of late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, paying homage to the Grammy-winning music legend on the 10th anniversary of her passing at a live-stream concert.&nbsp;</p>

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On July 23—titled ‘Back To Amy’—the event took place at City Winery Nashville, the site of a new physical exhibit dedicated to Winehouse, and was a collaborative effort between MusiCares® Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Recording Academy, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The event included performances, recordings from around the globe and spoken-word dispatches from other musicians.&nbsp;</p>

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Speaking about her new release, Raja Kumari expands, “After the last 16 months that we spent in the pandemic it was important for me to put out something that represented what I was going through. I just love how universal the record is and how it’s for everyone. The song represents being reborn and rising from the ashes like a phoenix and the need to constantly reinvent yourself and not being fearful about it. This is my 25th music video and I have accepted now that it’s my job to make these visual pieces of musical art. It’s been almost two years since I’ve been on the set, specifically for my own independent music video, where it’s about the fashion and the production. This is the first time that I didn’t take the whole creation process too seriously as I wanted it to be fun and free flowing.”</p>

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Grammy-nominated rapper-singer-songwriter Raja Kumari has recently unveiled her brand-new single ‘Firestarter’. The record mixes trap beats with Indian classical music, continuing Raja’s mission to trailblaze a musical connection between the East and the West.

Grammy-nominated rapper-singer-songwriter Raja Kumari has recently unveiled her brand-new single ‘Firestarter’. The record mixes trap beats with Indian classical music, continuing Raja’s mission to trailblaze a musical connection between the East and the West. The ‘Firestarter’ video is directed by MTV VMA 2020 titleholder Michael Garcia. Recently, the artiste also performed a tribute in memory of late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, paying homage to the Grammy-winning music legend on the 10th anniversary of her passing at a live-stream concert. On July 23—titled ‘Back To Amy’—the event took place at City Winery Nashville, the site of a new physical exhibit dedicated to Winehouse, and was a collaborative effort between MusiCares® Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Recording Academy, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The event included performances, recordings from around the globe and spoken-word dispatches from other musicians. Speaking about her new release, Raja Kumari expands, “After the last 16 months that we spent in the pandemic it was important for me to put out something that represented what I was going through. I just love how universal the record is and how it’s for everyone. The song represents being reborn and rising from the ashes like a phoenix and the need to constantly reinvent yourself and not being fearful about it. This is my 25th music video and I have accepted now that it’s my job to make these visual pieces of musical art. It’s been almost two years since I’ve been on the set, specifically for my own independent music video, where it’s about the fashion and the production. This is the first time that I didn’t take the whole creation process too seriously as I wanted it to be fun and free flowing.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raja Kumari (@therajakumari) ×

Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari's new single ‘Firestarter’ out, calls it her ‘rebirth’

<p>Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari to pay tribute to late musician Amy Winehouse at a live-streaming event to be held on July 23.</p>

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A star-studded tribute in memory of late English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is slated to live stream on July 23 that will assemble a line-up of both established and rising artists to pay homage to the Grammy-winning music legend on the 10th anniversary of her passing.</p>

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Titled ‘Back To Amy’, the three-hour ‘festival style’ event will emanate from City Winery Nashville—the site of a new physical exhibit dedicated to Winehouse—and is a collaboration between MusiCares® Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Recording Academy, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The show will include performances from the Nashville venue, recordings from around the globe and spoken-word dispatches from other musicians.</p>

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The showcase in celebration of Winehouse's legacy will feature performances by rocker Chris Daughtry, Nashville-royalty Ana Cristina and John Carter Cash, Broadway’s Joshua Henry, UK rising star Zola Courtney, St. Louis indie rockers Hounds, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Young Summer, Los Angeles-based musician-model Cailin Russo and Cuba’s Sweet Lizzy Project and newcomer Riley Clemmons. All performing artists will be sharing new recordings with a message of promoting positive mental health as part of the tribute.</p>

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Marking her presence at the event will be Indian-American Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter Raja Kumari, who is confirmed to feature on the eclectic performance line-up.&nbsp;</p>

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Talking about it, Raja Kumari reportedly said, “I am so honored to be supporting mental health awareness at Back To Amy with MusiCares® and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. This is a topic that is really important to me. I’ve been in therapy for the last year and it’s thoroughly changed my life. I try to talk about it as much as I can because it’s kind of taboo in my culture and people don’t want to get help when they really need it. As musicians especially in the last two years I think our mental health has come to the forefront. Join me in supporting this important cause as we celebrate art, music, empowerment, and Amy's legacy.”<br />
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Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari to pay tribute to late musician Amy Winehouse at a live-streaming event to be held on July 23. A star-studded tribute in memory of late English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is slated to live stream on July 23 that will assemble a line-up of both established and rising artists to pay homage to the Grammy-winning music legend on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari to pay tribute to late musician Amy Winehouse at a live-streaming event to be held on July 23. A star-studded tribute in memory of late English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is slated to live stream on July 23 that will assemble a line-up of both established and rising artists to pay homage to the Grammy-winning music legend on the 10th anniversary of her passing. Titled ‘Back To Amy’, the three-hour ‘festival style’ event will emanate from City Winery Nashville—the site of a new physical exhibit dedicated to Winehouse—and is a collaboration between MusiCares® Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Recording Academy, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The show will include performances from the Nashville venue, recordings from around the globe and spoken-word dispatches from other musicians. The showcase in celebration of Winehouse's legacy will feature performances by rocker Chris Daughtry, Nashville-royalty Ana Cristina and John Carter Cash, Broadway’s Joshua Henry, UK rising star Zola Courtney, St. Louis indie rockers Hounds, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Young Summer, Los Angeles-based musician-model Cailin Russo and Cuba’s Sweet Lizzy Project and newcomer Riley Clemmons. All performing artists will be sharing new recordings with a message of promoting positive mental health as part of the tribute. Marking her presence at the event will be Indian-American Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter Raja Kumari, who is confirmed to feature on the eclectic performance line-up. Talking about it, Raja Kumari reportedly said, “I am so honored to be supporting mental health awareness at Back To Amy with MusiCares® and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. This is a topic that is really important to me. I’ve been in therapy for the last year and it’s thoroughly changed my life. I try to talk about it as much as I can because it’s kind of taboo in my culture and people don’t want to get help when they really need it. As musicians especially in the last two years I think our mental health has come to the forefront. Join me in supporting this important cause as we celebrate art, music, empowerment, and Amy's legacy.”

Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse

<p>American-Indian rapper and singer Raja Kumari has been roped in to host the upcoming 2019 American Music Awards. Kumari who will be the first Indian to host the red carpet at the award ceremony expressed her excitement over the big event.</p>

<p>"Growing up in America, the AMA's were always an exciting night in the house. I would wait all year to see the artists in their beautiful dresses and their incredible performances. It always inspired me to reach for my dreams," she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Today, I'm the first Indian American to host the pre-show and I couldn't be prouder. Representing my community while being a part of such an incredible night is an honour," she added. Read her <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/indian-american-rapper-raja-kumari-to-wion-one-day-i-will-bring-a-grammy-home-189854">interview to WION: "One day I will bring a Grammy home."&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Apart from her, the award ceremony will be also be hosted by Sofia Carson, AJ Gibson, Jaymes Vaughan, Lauren Jauregui, and Nick Viall. Produced by Dick Clark productions, the AMA's&nbsp;will be held at MicrosoftTheater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 24.</p>

<p>Christina Aguilera and 'A Great Big World,' featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, Watt and Green Day will take the center stage at the award ceremony and belt out their super hit songs. Osbourne, Scott, and Watt will perform their new single life on television for the first time.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Green Day, meanwhile, will celebrate 25 years since releasing its 1994 album, 'Dookie',&nbsp;with a performance of 'Basket Case'.&nbsp;The above-mentioned stars are going to join an array of singing sensations like Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Kesha feat. Big Freedia, Shania Twain and Thomas Rhett, as well as Artist of the Decade recipient singer Taylor Swift.</p>

<p>The American Music Awards is where the world's biggest artists and pop culture icons come together to honour idols, newcomers and record-breakers in the contemporary music scene.</p>


American-Indian rapper and singer Raja Kumari has been roped in to host the upcoming 2019 American Music Awards. Kumari who will be the first Indian to host the red carpet at the award ceremony expressed her excitement over the big event.

American-Indian rapper and singer Raja Kumari has been roped in to host the upcoming 2019 American Music Awards. Kumari who will be the first Indian to host the red carpet at the award ceremony expressed her excitement over the big event. "Growing up in America, the AMA's were always an exciting night in the house. I would wait all year to see the artists in their beautiful dresses and their incredible performances. It always inspired me to reach for my dreams," she said. View this post on Instagram SO EXCITED to announce that I'll be hosting this year's @amas Red Carpet Live ✨presented by @securitybenefit! Join me Sunday at 6pm ET/3pm PT at Twitter.com/AMAs #AMAs A post shared by Raja Kumari (@therajakumari) on Nov 19, 2019 at 8:55am PST × "Today, I'm the first Indian American to host the pre-show and I couldn't be prouder. Representing my community while being a part of such an incredible night is an honour," she added. Read her interview to WION: "One day I will bring a Grammy home." Apart from her, the award ceremony will be also be hosted by Sofia Carson, AJ Gibson, Jaymes Vaughan, Lauren Jauregui, and Nick Viall. Produced by Dick Clark productions, the AMA's will be held at MicrosoftTheater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 24. Christina Aguilera and 'A Great Big World,' featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, Watt and Green Day will take the center stage at the award ceremony and belt out their super hit songs. Osbourne, Scott, and Watt will perform their new single life on television for the first time. Green Day, meanwhile, will celebrate 25 years since releasing its 1994 album, 'Dookie', with a performance of 'Basket Case'. The above-mentioned stars are going to join an array of singing sensations like Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Kesha feat. Big Freedia, Shania Twain and Thomas Rhett, as well as Artist of the Decade recipient singer Taylor Swift. The American Music Awards is where the world's biggest artists and pop culture icons come together to honour idols, newcomers and record-breakers in the contemporary music scene.

Raja Kumari will be the first Indian to host the red carpet at American Music Awards 2019

Indian Bollywood music has seen a major shift in the last couple of years as the widely popular forms in the US and UK, hip-hop and rap, have made inroads to Hindi film songs in what was majorly dominated by dance and techno-beats driven pop.

Indian Bollywood music has seen a major shift in the last couple of years as the widely popular forms in the US and UK, hip-hop and rap, have made inroads to Hindi film songs in what was majorly dominated by dance and techno-beats driven pop. Increasing popularity for lyrical rap and hip-hop among the youngsters in India is now shaping taste for newer styles in Bollywood songs. Among scores of artists that are the face of this change, one international musician with Indian roots is working towards “mixing sounds of the East and West” while putting India on the world map in a genre that is now being explored in the country -- Svetha Yellapragada Rao, popularly known to fans by her stage name, Raja Kumari. Born to Telugu parents, the 32-year-old Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is an Indian-American musician who says being part of the global music industry is her “calling.” In an exclusive chat with WION at the recently held Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa, Raja Kumari opened up on the vision behind her music, collaborating with international and Indian artists, what she loves to write about in her songs and why rap in India is here to stay! “It's coming from the gully…. It's coming from the city slums slums…” Raja Kumari exploded with this song in the Indian music scene in which she collaborated with hip-hop’s trailblazer, Divine. The two, equally known for their fiery and hard-hitting lyrics, brought the gully (streets) life to those who cared to listen. View this post on Instagram YOU WILL NEVER OWN ME ⚡️ @discountuniverse A post shared by Raja Kumari (@therajakumari) on Nov 24, 2018 at 6:46am PST × On what she wants to tell the world through her lyrics, Raja jokingly said, “How to be a bad bi***!” and continued, “I just think it’s about celebrating yourself, being strong and unapologetic. My music is really just a collection of things that I love. I love my culture, music, costumes, jewellery -- it’s all part of it that comes together in my artistry.” Raja Kumari literally means ‘Indian princess’. The rapper believes she was destined to be doing what she is at the moment even though she doesn’t come from a background in music. A Bachelor of Arts in religious studies with an emphasis on South Asian religions, Raja is also an Indian classical dancer. “I think all of this is a part of my calling. My ‘dharm’ is to be the best version of myself that I can be. It’s about bringing together all these disciplines and finding a way that people can understand it. Maybe some don’t want to study religious studies so I try to put those concepts into my songs so that maybe they’ll listen to those songs and get the same effect,” she said. Raja recently worked in Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Zero’ for a song titled ‘Husn Parcham’ featuring Katrina Kaif. Ask her what she did in the song, and she was quick to say, “I’m rapping in it. You thought that was Katrina? That’s cute. No that was me!” View this post on Instagram RK x @iamsrk x @katrinakaif 🤯😵🔥🥰 #husnparcham A post shared by Raja Kumari (@therajakumari) on Dec 12, 2018 at 2:43am PST × Raja also worked with Salman Khan in the same year, in ‘Race 3’ in which she sang the title track ‘Allah Duhai Hai’. Apart from her recent work in Bollywood big-ticket films, she has also collaborated with international notable artists including Gwen Stefani, Iggy Azalea, Fifth Harmony, Knife Party, Fall Out Boy and others. After working with so many international artists and having a fair share of experience in India with musicians here, Raja acknowledged that there is no real difference in those that create good music. She said, “I’m the luckiest as I have worked with the best. I mean I get to be on stage with A R Rahman and Divine -- like there’s no better; and, Kailash Kher. To make music with him is like, I really can’t complain. I think honestly, maybe I am ethnocentric, maybe I love my people the most but I feel like we’re the best.” View this post on Instagram u know we do it for the people #DivineRoots #GullyGang A post shared by Raja Kumari (@therajakumari) on Jul 30, 2018 at 8:43pm PDT × She added, “I’m glad that now is the time for us to be coming to the forefront, whether it’s just in music or in comedy, acting, writing or poetry. You name it and there’s an Indian there right now.” On her future work, she said, “My album is coming out early next year. Its called ‘Bloodline’ and I’ve been really busy working on that. I have collaborations with incredible producers from America. These are guys that wrote songs for Beyonce, Britney Spears, Usher; so I’m excited to level up and work with even better producers. I hope that this album can represent us worldwide on the international stage.” Raja has been nominated once for the prestigious Grammy award but she plans on winning one next time and said, “As a songwriter and as an artist, that’s always one of the big goals. I was nominated for a record that I wrote with Iggy Azalea, and it was actually the first song that I wrote for somebody. So that was an incredible experience. I feel it was God telling me to continue and to not give up because if the first one can be nominated for Grammy, one day I can bring the Grammy home for us.” Ask her about the rap scene in India, and she excitedly answers, “Rap scene in India is growing. I’m really excited about it. When I first came in, I was lucky enough to work with the best in the game. I worked with Divine, to me there’s nobody better in India. Just to see how he’s inspired so many artists and just to see so many people come up now. I think the future of hip-hop in India is really bright.”

Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari to WION: One day I will bring a Grammy home

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