The Score Magazine September 2021 issue | Page 13

SHAURYA SINGH THAPA
Bandish Projekt Bandish Projekt has been an OG to the game , formed in 1998 by Mayur Narvekar , Nucleya , and Mehirr Nath Chopra . Even though the latter two have gone their separate ways , Narvekar continues making music , blending genres like dubstep with Indian instruments like the flute . When it comes to Bandish ’ s recent discography , the EP Khulle Naagde is significant in which Narvekar collaborates with major hip-hop acts like 100 RBH and Swadesi .
Zaeden While Zaeden ’ s music is extremely different from Ritviz ’ s brand , why he should be mentioned over here is the fact that he has also successfully branched out as a vocalist . Both Ritviz and Zaeden have proven how good producers can also add life to their own track with the voices of not just featured vocalists but even their own . The Never Let You Go hitmaker started out as a DJ playing out at global festivals but has now also lent vocals for pop numbers like Tere Bina .
Nucleya Nucleya , of course , needs no introduction and given the fact that he and Ritviz have an album on the way ( with its first single being the newly released Saathi ), it ’ s no surprise that both DJs would have a common fanbase . From his iconic vintage Bollywood aesthetics to his typically- Indian bass drops , Udyan Sagar has definitely carved a niche for himself .
Zenith Remember how Ritviz ’ s Udd Gaye attained mainstream streaming with Bacardi House Party Sessions ? Similarly , Zenith came into the spotlight with his hit Junglee becoming the anthem for the same House Party Sessions . Since then , he has weaved his own brand of electro-pop and even performed alongside global artists like Wiz Khalifa and One Republic .
Koothu Koothu ’ s fusion peaked with his latest release , the EP known as iNDiATMOSPHERE . It boasts of some amusing sampling , Carnatic influences , atmospheric percussion , among other instrumental styles . The EP is supposed to present sonic documentation of his travels all across the country presented in 7 instrumental tracks with only one featuring vocals from Bengaluru rappers Smokey the Ghost and MC Bijju .
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