Hanumankind: Surprising South Indian Artists at Coachella
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Synopsis
Rapper Hanumankind speaks on the deep connection of music to daily life and praises fellow South Indian artists for performing at Coachella. His journey from local stages to global recognition exemplifies the cultural significance of music.
Key Takeaways
- Hanumankind emphasizes the universal nature of music.
- South Indian artists are making significant global strides.
- His single ‘Run it up’ is gaining popularity.
- His performances are documented on social media.
- He draws inspiration from the Hindu deity Hanuman.
Mumbai, April 19 (NationPress) Rapper-singer and actor Hanumankind has shared his profound connection to music and highlighted the remarkable achievement of artists from South India, including himself, gracing the global platform of Coachella.
Hanumankind, whose actual name is Sooraj Cherukat, remarked: “Music is integral to my life; it surrounds you no matter where you travel or what you do. It embodies the culture and language of the land.”
“Who could have imagined that a few individuals from the southern regions of India would be creating music and performing at Coachella? I take pride in everyone who has made it here with me,” he added, as he revels in the success of his latest single ‘Run it up’.
His electrifying performance at Coachella is captured exclusively on Instagram, showcasing moments with the hip-hop artist from one of the world's largest music festivals.
The reel chronicles his tour journey, featuring rehearsals in Los Angeles, a road trip to Palm Springs, and the moments leading up to his performance in the United States.
Hanumankind, who performed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in New York in 2024, began his professional rapping career at the NH7 Weekender, which occurs across various cities, and launched his debut EP Kalari in 2019.
He adopted the stage name Hanumankind as a blend of the revered Hindu deity Hanuman, symbolizing “honor, courage, and loyalty.”
He initially teamed up with Charan Raj and Sanjith Hegde for the track “Maadeva” featured in the Kannada film Popcorn Monkey Tiger. His song “The Last Dance” is included in the Malayalam film Aavesham.
Hanumankind rose to fame with the release of the single and its music video “Big Dawgs,” featuring Kalmi, in July 2024.
The music video showcases the rapper performing in a classic carnival attraction known as the well of death, filmed in his hometown Malappuram in Kerala.
