In a world where hip-hop often echoes voices from the West, one Indian artist is flipping the script—and doing it loud. Meet HANUMANKIND, the genre-defying rapper from India who’s not just rapping to the beat, but breaking boundaries while he’s at it.
This episode of Ek Baar Na takes us deep into the mind and journey of Sooraj Cherukat, better known by his fierce stage name, Hanumankind. Born in Kerala, raised across continents, and fluent in the language of raw expression, he’s been stirring the Indian hip-hop pot with unapologetic lyricism, experimental flows, and an unmistakable presence.
From underground cyphers to topping Spotify charts, Hanumankind’s rise isn’t just a personal triumph—it’s a symbol of a growing, grittier Indian hip-hop wave that’s global in sound but rooted in identity. His tracks like DAMNSON, Genghis, Run It Up, Big Dawgs pack an explosive mix of confidence and cultural grit, combining Western influences with Indian ethos in a way that’s fresh, urgent, and completely his own.
