Yashraj
Yashraj | |
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| Born | Yashraj Mehra March 28, 2000 Mumbai, India |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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Yashraj, known previously as Yashraj Mehra is an Indian rapper, writer, and composer.[1][2][3] He is primarily known for his songs like "Ishq Nachaawe" from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, "Murder Mubarak Title Track" from the film Murder Mubarak, and his single tracks like "Dhundhala", "Gabbar, "DLL" and "Daae / Baae".[4][5][6] He has featured in Vogue and Grazia Magazine.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Yashraj made his debut in the Indian hip-hop scene in April 2020 with the release of his debut EP titled "Azaad Hu Mein".[9][10] This paved the way for him to get established as an up and coming rapper, as he released various singles like Do Khidkiyaan, Khel, Galat / Sahi, DLL, Part of Me, among others.[11] Accompanying his solo single releases, most of which were produced by fellow collaborator Dropped Out, he also became known for his collaborations on various songs spanning different genres like "Kanipatu" with Rishi Rich,[12] "Kho Gaya" with Zaeden,[8] "Dhundhala" with Talwiinder,[13] Roshni with Lisa Mishra[14] and "Hiir" with Armaan Malik,[15] apart from him featuring on tracks with fellow hip-hop artists like Chaar Diwaari,[16] Tsumyoki, Raftaar, yungsta,[17] King and KR$NA, among others.
In 2022, he released his debut album titled "Takiya Kalaam", featuring tracks produced by Dropped Out, Lambo Drive, Karonik and Akash Shravan.[18]
In 2024, he released his sophomore album "MERI JAAN PEHLE NAACH", preceded by the release of three lead singles from the album, "Daae/Baae", "GABBAR", and "Kaayda/Faayda".[19] In the same year, he sung the title song for the film Murder Mubarak and the song "Ishq Nachaawe" for the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.[20][21]
In 2025, he released his second EP, "3P", which contained 3 songs.[22]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Album/EP | Track | Featuring Artists | Notes |
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| 2020 | Azaad Hu Mein | Azaad Hu Mein | Dropped Out, Anoushka Sivasankar | Debut EP |
| Sote Raho | StoleTheDrop | |||
| Kaise Badlenge | Manin | |||
| 2022 | Takiya Kalaam | Toh Kya Badla (Intro) | Dropped Out | Debut album |
| Naadaani | ||||
| Matlabi (Interlude) | ||||
| Musafir | Akash Shravan | |||
| Mere Log | Lambo Drive, Karonik | |||
| Doob Raha | Akash Shravan | |||
| Aatma (Interlude) | ||||
| Aatma | ||||
| 2024 | MERI JAAN PEHLE NAACH | GABBAR | PUNA | Sophomore album |
| Studio-29 | lil help | |||
| Daae/Baae | Dropped Out | |||
| Theme Music! | Kimeraa | |||
| Kaayda/Faayda | Akash Shravan, bebhumika | |||
| Custom Fabric | - | |||
| F.G.H.M. | laloo | |||
| 2025 | 3P | Pissed Off | NEVERSOBER | Sophomore EP |
| PSA | Talal Qureshi | |||
| Paracetamol |
| Year | Title | Featuring artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Do Khidkiyaan | Feat. Dropped Out | |
| Kanipatu | Feat. Rishi Rich | ||
| Khel | Feat. Manin | ||
| Hausla | Feat. Dropped Out, Burrah | ||
| Galat/Sahi | Feat. Dropped Out | ||
| 2021 | VN1 (Seekh) | ||
| 12. | Feat. Karm Solah | ||
| Kho Gaya | Feat. Zaeden, AAKASH | ||
| DLL | Feat. Katoptris | ||
| VN2 (Mauke) | Feat. Karonik | ||
| Ek Saath | Feat. Dropped Out | ||
| Part of Me | |||
| Been Too Long | |||
| VN3 (Udaan) | Feat. Manin | ||
| Complicated | Feat. Dropped Out, Ramya Pothuri | ||
| Raakh | Feat. Karan Kanchan, Dropped Out | ||
| Besabar | Feat. Karonik | ||
| 2022 | Dhundhala | Feat. Talwiinder, Dropped Out | |
| Ruh | Feat. Lost Stories | ||
| Farzi Galib | |||
| Bura/Bhala | Feat. Akash Shravan | ||
| MITTI | Chaar Diwaari feat. Yashraj | From the EP TERE MAIYAT KE GAANE by Chaar Diwaari | |
| 2023 | VN4 (Gati) | Feat. Robu | |
| Bevda Freestyle | |||
| Bombay Coast | |||
| Masroor | |||
| THAT'S A FACT! | Feat. Hanumankind | Released as a part of the single LADKE CONVICT | |
| IDENTITY THEFT. | Feat. Chaar Diwaari | ||
| Baith Jaao | |||
| Enemies[24] | KSHMR feat. Hanumankind, Yashraj | From the album KARAM by KSHMR | |
| stop calling me | Feat. Kayan | ||
| Boldu Sach | Bharg feat. Yashraj | From the album NIKAMMA by Bharg | |
| BREAKSHIT![25] | Tsumyoki feat. Calm, Yashraj | From the album A Message From The Moon (Deluxe) by Tsumyoki | |
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak (title track) | Sachin–Jigar, Prakriti Kakar feat. Yashraj | From the film Murder Mubarak |
| Toast | |||
| Ishq Nachaawe | Feat. Rashmeet Kaur, Karan Kanchan | From the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | |
| Daae / Baae | Feat. Dropped Out | ||
| Gabbar | Feat. PUNA | ||
| Kaayda/Faayda | Feat. Akash Shravan, bebhumika | ||
| SUITS & STREETS | King feat. Yashraj, Gravity | From the album MONOPOLY MOVES by King | |
| Tu Hai Nayaa | Feat. bebhumika, Deorachit | ||
| DEHSHAT HO[26] | Raftaar feat. Yashraj | From the mixtape HARD DRIVE VOL. 2 by Raftaar | |
| SANATAN | Feat. NEVERSOBER | ||
| 2025 | Talk My Shit/Guarantee[27] | KRSNA feat. Yashraj, NEVERSOBER | From the mixtape Yours Truly by KR$NA |
References
[edit]- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-06-04). "Yashraj Turns to Disco-Pop on New Songs 'Gabbar' and 'Daae / Baae'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Yashraj - Future of Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Ishq Nachaawe hitmaker Yashraj feels music made for Instagram reels 'sounds rushed'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2021-11-15). "Yashraj Teams Up with Karan Kanchan and Dropped Out For Fiery New Single 'Raakh'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Music is going to get more genre-fluid and creative: Yashraj". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Indulge, Team (2024-06-05). "Yashraj brings disco fever to Indian hip-hop with new track 'GABBAR'". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Sound of the Underground: Meet Rap's New Generation | Grazia India". grazia.co.in. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b Tagat, Anurag (2021-12-28). "10 indie artistes who shook up India's music scene in 2021". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Paljor, Angela (2020-04-12). "'Azaad Hu Mein is a personal project'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "I want to grow as an artiste: Yashraj Mehra". The Tribune. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Developer, Web. "Mumbai rapper Yashraj releases new song 'Masroor' on his musical journey and dreams". Mid-day. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "COVID-19: Yashraj Mehra and Rishi Rich's 'Kanipatu' music video celebrates Mumbai's resilience". The Hindu. 24 July 2020. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (December 14, 2022). "Talwiinder on Taking Punjabi Music In a New Direction and His Persona". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (May 8, 2024). "Lisa Mishra's 'Sorry, I'm Late' Was Worth The Wait". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ IANS (2023-05-13). "Armaan Malik Calls Surprise Single 'HIIR' His Boldest Collaboration Yet". Outlook India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronica & Hindi Lyricism Combine On Chaar Diwaari's 'TERI MAIYAT KE GAANE'". Wild City. December 22, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (May 12, 2023). "Yungsta Levels Up on Wide-Ranging, Openhearted Album 'MEEN'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Jadhav, Rohit (2022-09-17). "Hip-Hop Artist Yashraj Delivers An Unflinching Performance On Debut EP 'Takiya Kalaam' |". The Indian Music Diaries. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Trivedi, Aaryaman (July 16, 2024). "Yashraj Holds A Glimmering Mirror To Himself In 'Meri Jaan Pehle Naach' EP". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "'Ishq Nachaawe' song from 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' out now! Experience the shades of love". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Murder Mubarak | Title Track | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Samajdar, Saptaparna (March 28, 2025). "Yashraj's '3P' EP: Raw Energy, Online Wit, and a Clear Vision". The Indian Music Diaries. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Yashraj on Spotify Music". Spotify.
- ^ Yeptho, Tolika (January 10, 2024). "DJ-Producer KSHMR talks about his album 'KARAM'". Radio and Music. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Indian Rapper Tsumyoki Teams Up With Canadian Actor-Rapper Connor Price". Outlook. January 18, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Pandey, Rishabh (24 November 2024). "Hard Drive Volume 2: Raftaar's long awaited comback". Aflaatune. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ RnMTeam (28 May 2025). "KR$NA's recently launched mixtape, Yours Truly garners ground-breaking engagement from the audience". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 6 June 2025.