The Score Magazine April 2019 | Page 19

Tell is your Gully boy experience Truly a blessing to be a part of such an incredible film. The set atmosphere was super chilled yet everyone was very much in the zone and dedicated to getting the job done. Ranveer is the most energetic human you will meet but is also a very kind and humble person.. very inspiring to be around. Big shout out to Zoya and her entire crew, they really brought this story to life. You have collaborated with leading musicians in your space over the last couple years. Which has been your best experience so far and why? Performing with Monica Dogra at the Mumbai Opera House for International Woman’s Day was an awesome experience, but the two collaborations I’m super excited about have to release, one being a track with Raftaar called Me & My Pen, the second being with the entire Gully Gang camp for a cypher, both dropping very soon. For a person who has never heard you before, how would you describe your music? Full of emotion and energy. Hard hitting Hip-Hop drums laced with grand global sounds from my worldwide upbringing. How do you think hip hop scene in India has evolved over the years? ARTIST OF THE MONTH SHAH RULE Artists have taken it more seriously and the fans have taken a serious liking to the music. As the independent music scene has also grown and venues/ festivals/platforms have given more support to the genre, it’s allowed artists to reach global stardom plus inspire future artists from all over the country. What challenges did you face when you started? Can’t really pin point when I started because I had different stints in Russia, UK and now most recently in India. But everything an artist goes through, from knocking on doors of labels/venues/promote, countless free shows, teaching myself to produce, shoot/edit videos, design artwork etc.. and then there the creative side of finding your side, figuring what you want to say and the 10+ years of lyrical/ songwriting development. The challenges still come at you at all shapes and sizes but it’s part of the grind! Tell us about your upcoming projects Two solo singles with Zee Music Company & AK Projekts, one big collaboration with Raftaar called Me & My Pen, and a lot music with Divine & Gully Gang. Exciting times! Your favorite performance till date and why? Red Bull Tour Bus Show with Divine & Raftaar last November in Mumbai. Performed the Gucci Gang / Gully Gang Remix with Divine during his set and joined Raftaar for my track Lakhs during his set.. epic show! The Score Magazine highonscore.com 17