Naezy

Naezy a.k.a. Naved Shaikh is the torchbearer of the Indian hip-hop. The MC, who rhymes in Hindi and Marathi, was brought up in the chawls of Kurla, a suburb in Mumbai. Hailing from an orthodox Muslim family, Naezy chanced upon hip-hop when he heard Sean Paul's 'Temperature' playing at a wedding in his society. He soon began rehearsing and copying the styles and lyrics of artists such as Lil Wayne, Sean Paul and more. His foray into the world of hip-hop brought him to the doors of legendary MC's such as KRS-One, Public Enemy, Nas, N.W.A and more - artists that helped him discover the importance of writing one's own lyrics and the potential they had to change public discourse. He released his debut single 'Aafat' in January 2014. The song quickly went viral garnering over 2,00,000 views on YouTube.

News

Naezy Reiterates His Presence With New EP 'Anti-Fitna' & Launch Shows

Mumbai-based rapper and a pioneer of the city's desi hip-hop style, Naved Shaikh aka Naezy has been in and out of the spotlight since being catapulted within it with the 2019 film 'Gully Boy'. In the...

Naezy Reconnects With His Musical Roots On New Single ‘302’

Naezy has just dropped his latest single ‘302’, naming the track after his new alter ego and setting himself apart with a brief offering of expressive rhymes, political quips and experimentations...

A Brief Guide To Bira 91 April Fools' Fest 2019

April Fools' Fest 2019 will be bringing music, comedy and theatre together for its second edition held at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi. Taking place this weekend between 30-31 March, the festival...

Naezy, MadStarBase & More Announced For Bira91 April Fools' Fest 2019 Lineup

Bira91 has just announced Phase 1 of the lineup for April Fools' Fest 2019, which celebrates the spirit of play and the explosive onset of the Indian summer, with hip-hop, comedy and food. Leading...

NAS Collaborates With DIVINE & Naezy On ‘NY Se Mumbai’

Grammy nominated rapper and hip-hop royalty NAS, has recently joined forces with Mumbai based rappers DIVINE, Naezy and ‘Gully Boy’ lead actor Ranveer Singh on a track titled ‘NY Se...

DIVINE, Naezy & The Ska Vengers to Perform At Converge 2016

Youth Ki Awaaz is a crowd sourced critical journalism platform that puts public opinion at the forefront. The team has just announced details for the 2016 edition of their day-long festival Converge...

Mumbai Rapper Naezy Releases New Single, Announces 4-City Tour

Mumbai based rapper Naezy has just released a new single and accompanying video for ‘Asal Hustle’, as well as announcing details for a 4-city tour starting on 10 September in Bangalore before...

Music Video Roundup: PCRC, Naezy & Your Chin

Delhi based experimental gypsy/cabaret/psychedelic band Peter Cat Recording Co., upcoming desi-rapper Naezy and producer, vocalist and Sky Rabbit frontman Raxit Tiwari (a.k.a. Your Chin) have all...

Gig Preview: Hip-Hop Homeland

101India’s web series ‘Hip Hop Homeland’ premiered this year in February and takes an in-depth look at India’s burgeoning underground community. After producing a number of made-for-web mini...

Mad Decent Block Party India To Feature Major Lazer, Gorgon City And More

This is big. Diplo’s Mad Decent record label has announced that they will be bringing their famed Mad Decent Block Party to Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore next month with Sunburn Festival and Oji. The...

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