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MTV Hustle 2.0 star Rapper GD 47 has released a new song called "Mic Naal" with emcee H$.

3rd May Mumbai: Punjab-born rapper GD47, who rose to prominence after appearing on "MTV Hustle 2.0," has just released a new song named "Mic Naal" with Punjabi underground artist H$. The song depicts GD47's profound trust in himself and his "mic" as his closest confidants.


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"Mic Naal" is GD47's most aggressive attempt yet at a 'choppy' rap flow in both Punjabi and English, with a difficult verse on the hook by Punjabi underground artist H$. The song displays the rapper's passion to his profession as well as his conviction in the power of rap music and the mike.

The recording studio is a therapeutic escape for GD47, where he can openly express his emotions, even if many around him don't comprehend his point of view or lofty ambitions. He believes that his songs will inspire others to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with zeal and enthusiasm.

The release of "Mic Naal" is a watershed moment in GD47's career, as he continues to push the frontiers of Punjabi rap music. Fans can now listen to the song on all major music platforms and observe the rapper's unwavering dedication to his profession.

Speaking about the Song GD 47 shared, “This Track is super close to my heart, I feel I have shared my heart out. I hope my fans will love this song and connect with it like they did with my previous ones. I am thankful to Def Jam India for their unwavering support and belief in my music. I am excited to see how my fans react to "Mic Naal" and can't wait to share more music with them in the future.”


Here is the link of the song: https://youtu.be/Xsj9sWifFE8






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NEXA Music to Present Season 2 Super Winners Music Video

3rd May 2023, Mumbai: The winners of the highly anticipated NEXA Music Season 2 competition have been announced by NEXA, India's leading automobile brand. The top four contestants will curate a music video. NEXA Music Season 2 is a one-of-a-kind platform dedicated to discovering and promoting original English music talent in India. With over 2,400 entries from across the country, the competition garnered an enormous reaction from budding musicians. The top four winners were picked through a rigorous evaluation procedure based on their uniqueness, ingenuity, and musical talent.


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Maestro A.R. Rahman judged the winners of NEXA Music Season 2. This season's Supper winners were Hanu Dixit, Sunep A Jamir, Inga, and Gaia Meera. The music videos will be posted on the official YouTube page of NEXA Music and promoted on other social media channels. NEXA Music Season 2 has reinforced NEXA's dedication to promoting creative music talent in India. The competition has given young musicians a platform to display their ability and interact with music fans around the country.

Gaia Meera, is a Mumbai-based musician whose soft voice and poignant words have captivated audiences. Hanu Dixit, a multi-talented artist from Mumbai, sings, writes, and composes music that is both popular and meaningful. Sunep A Jamir from Nagaland uses his distinct voice and lively personality to create music that is both entertaining and moving. Inga, from Bangalore, mixes eastern and western musical influences in her work, resulting in a familiar yet refreshing sound.

Communiqué, on the success of NEXA Music Season 2, Juhi Mehta, COO of Qyuki Digital's, "We were testing water while doing the first season, and the success we achieved with Season 1 was overwhelming. We knew that we had to present much better, with responses and scale that will be touched on in season 2, and we are thrilled. We are glad season 2 received more love and recognition, which brought out the truly deserving and emerging artists from the country.”


About NEXA Launched in 2015, NEXA is designed to offer a global car buying experience to customers. Every NEXA experience is a testimony to unmatched hospitality, innovative technology and a global lifestyle. With over 407 showrooms across 250+ cities, NEXA is the 3rd largest retail automobile brand (in terms of volume). NEXA persistently stays true to its philosophy of ‘creating the new to inspire the next by providing a premium experience to everyone who enters the world of NEXA. NEXA introduced three experiential pillars which catered to the expectations of the discerning customers; NEXA MUSIC (Creation of New English Music that is Original and Inspiring), NEXA LIFESTYLE (Creation of new lifestyle experiences that are Avant-Garde and Aspirational & NEXA JOURNEYS (Creation of exclusive Journeys that are Unique). NEXA product line-up includes a complete range of premium best-sellers – IGNIS, BALENO, CIAZ, S-CROSS and XL6. Every vehicle in NEXA is curated with the best of technology, design, and features for customers’ delight. About QYUKI Co-Founded by Samir Bangara, A.R.Rahman, and Shekhar Kapur, Qyuki is a data-driven new media company which discovers & amp; invests in India’s most influential creators to help them rapidly grow their audience, create content and launch new IPs. Qyuki has to its name several premium formats like ARRived - a singing talent hunt show with A. R Rahman as a mentor, Jammin’ - a collaboration-focused music show where legendary Bollywood composers and India’s top Internet icons create original tracks - and NEXA Music - a nationwide talent hunt for English-language singers. In Jan 2020, Qyuki created a breakthrough format of a fan festival called Epic Fam Jam, which brought together India’s biggest online sensations - in thematic mini-worlds of their own for superfan meetups - topped with incredible live performances. Qyuki also exclusively manages a host of talent across various digital platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat.







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IRFANA, A RAPER FROM TAMILNADU, BECOMES DEF JAM INDIA'S FIRST WOMAN ARTIST TO BE SIGNED!

Def Jam Recordings India Label Group is dedicated to supporting India and South Asia’s diverse Hip-Hop culture.


Irfana Hameed, a rapper and singer from Kodaikanal, has become the first female artist signed to the Def Jam Recordings India label. Irfana, the ferocious lyricist behind the critically acclaimed 'Ko-Lab' EP, was one of the first emcees to be signed by Universal Music India's largest Hip-Hop label division in India and South Asia.


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Irfana made a name for herself as a budding female emcee from Tamil Nadu after her debut release with Universal Music India through Found Out Records. Her traditional Carnatic vocal and veena training marked the beginning of her musical career. But, the young artist first became aware of hip-hop when she heard Eminem in the fifth grade on a set of shared pen drives.

Inspiring topics of anti-fascism, Tamil and Muslim culture, and femininity are explored in Irfana's discography. Irfana also contributed vocals to the "I am your King" title music from the Netflix web series Masaba Masaba. She served as the model for the Women's Day ad sponsored by boAt with Rashmika Mandanna. The Malayalam superstar Tovino Thomas is a featured artist on her song "Kannil Pettole," which made her a Hip-Hop sensation in Southern India. Recently, the young artist was showcased in 'Emerging Women in Hip-hop' by Vogue magazine.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the global leader in music-based entertainment, has announced the establishment of Def Jam India in 2022. Def Jam India follows in the footsteps of the legendary Hip-Hop label 'Def Jam Recordings,' which has led and influenced global hip-hop culture for over 35 years. Hip-popularity hop's as a genre has skyrocketed in recent years, and the launch of Def Jam India breathed new life into India's burgeoning Hip-Hop scene.

"I'm honoured to be associated with such a historic label," Irfana said of her victory. I hope that my accomplishment serves as an inspiration to all female hip-hop artists in India! I'm excited to collaborate with Def Jam India to create meaningful hip-hop music.

Communiquéd about her victory "I'm honoured to be associated with such a historic label," Irfana said. I hope that my accomplishment serves as an inspiration to all female hip-hop artists in India! I'm excited to collaborate with Def Jam India and Universal Music India to release meaningful hip-hop music, especially since I grew up watching Def Jam Slam, and this is a dream come true! I hope to inspire all young emcees to take the plunge and dive right in - it's an exciting time to be an Indian hip-hop artist!"


About Def Jam Recordings India

Def Jam India is Universal Music India’s new label division within India dedicated to representing the best hip-hop and rap talent from the region. Def Jam India follows the blueprint of the iconic Def Jam Recordings label, which has led and influenced cutting-edge hip-hop and urban culture for more than 35 years. While Def Jam is a global hip-hop powerhouse that represents an iconic roster of artists such as LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Pusha T, Dave East, YG and many more.


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