Raftaar says Hip-hop has been the voice of people
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Rapper Raftaar, who is known for ‘Morni’, ‘Dhakad’, ‘Ghana Kasoota’, ‘Bandook Meri Laila’ and others, has said that Hip-hop has always been the voice to people from the streets.
The rapper has created the reality series ‘Legacy’ in association with KR$NA and Kalamkaar co-founder Ankit Khanna.
Talking about the show, Raftaar said, "Hip-hop has always been about giving a voice to people who have something real to say. With Legacy, we're creating a platform where talent isn't judged by numbers or popularity, but by skill, hunger and originality. We want people to witness the journey of becoming an artist, because that's where the real story lies”.
Hip-hop emerged from marginalized communities as a powerful medium for storytelling, resistance and self-expression. The genre was born in the Bronx during the 1970s, and gave artistes a platform to address issues such as poverty, racial inequality, police brutality, political injustice and social exclusion.
Meanwhile, ‘Legacy’ is designed to discover and nurture India's next generation of lyricists, performers and storytellers. The series puts the spotlight on raw talent, lyrical ability and artistic growth through a combination of high-stakes challenges, performances and mentorship.