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Divine: Next music superstar will come from hip-hop
Updated On: 20 December, 2020 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Becoming the first Indian rapper to feature on New York Times Square billboard, Divine discusses how rap is changing the Indian music scene.
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Rapper Divine's poster at New York Times Square
On the eve of the launch of his sophomore album Punya Paap, Divine became the first Indian rapper to feature on the New York Times Square Billboard. Ecstatic about the honour, the rapper says it's yet another example of hip-hop making its mark. "Hip-hop has taken so many strides over the last few years in the country. I'm excited about all the young artistes and labels doing their bit for the larger movement. The next generation of music superstars in this country will come from hip-hop," he promises.
Undeniably, this comes as a big boost to his four-part new album. Since September, he has been releasing singles from the creation, beginning with the eponymous track, followed by Mirchi and Mera bhai. According to him, Punya Paap is far removed from his previous work, Kohinoor, which catered to his fan base. "Everyone is surrounded by the forces of punya [virtue] and paap [sin]; they affect our actions and decisions. Musically, the album sees me going in directions that I wouldn't have attempted a few years ago. It shows my evolution as an artiste and songwriter. It has something for everyone, including a casual hip-hop listener."
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