We all share similar experiences and this song was a collaborative effort to showcase that. And Naezy is back! Hip-hop zindabad!"Įchoing the sentiment, Wayno said: "Working on NY Se Mumbai, for me, was an affirmation of my understanding that hip-hop has a global reach and cultures around the world are more similar than they are different. Big shout-out to everyone that made this happen. I cannot digest that I’m on the same beat as him. "I saw him perform in Dubai recently I was shook and inspired all over again. When I first heard his album Illmatic it gave me the chills, I was inspired to tell my story. Many are unaware that the credits in Gully Boy's trailer lists Nas as the film's executive co-producer, so this song will play as the film's end credits roll.ĭivine spoke of the global collaboration, which also features Grammy Award-winning producer Ill Wayno, saying: "Nas is my idol, I've looked up to him all my life. NY Se Mumbai's surprise drop makes more sense. While Divine and other artists such as Emiway Bantai and Kaam Bhari were front and centre of the build-up to Gully Boy's release, in December Naezy hinted that a new track would come soon after the movie landed. What happened when Mumbai’s rappers dropped the American accent
Naezy was reportedly torn between carrying on or bowing out as per the wishes of his father, who works in Dubai and disapproves of his son's career, the rapper told Vice. The track heralds the comeback of Naezy after a year's hiatus, during which he's spent most of his time in Dubai and London. It's a bit like when Divine and Naezy became the first Mumbai rappers to come together, throwing down some Hindi slang, and boosting the then-nascent genre in 2015 with the track Mere Gully Mein.Īs far as promotions and collaborations go, NY Se Mumbai is significant for many reasons.
The film has brought much-needed focus to the Indian hip-hop scene. Ranveer Singh poses for a selfie with a fan while attending the 'Gully Boy' premiere during the 69th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin. The Zoya Akhtar-directed film is inspired by Vivian Fernandes and Naved Shaikh, who go by their alter egos Divine and Naezy The Baa, respectively.
Tuesday turned out to be a historic day for hip-hop music in India as American rap titan Nas and Indian music company JioSaavn dropped the track NY Se Mumbai (New York to Mumbai), with Indian rappers Divine and Naezy joining Nas on the vocals, along with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.Īll four are behind Gully Boy, a film that releases this Thursday in the UAE and has caught the imagination of Indians everywhere. Aage Ki Soch Aur Chhod Baatein Kalki Toh Sunn Aaya Naya Daur Tere Saamne Kala Meri Bhari Aur Kalam Mere Haath Mein Likha Jo Bhi Likha In Sadako Pe Seekha Na Gareeb Main Kahin Ka Per Sangeet Ka Bhooka Haan Mera Naam Maharya Sachai Sunn Le.
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