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
He made his debut in April 2020 with releasing EP titled "Azaad Hu Mein".[9][10] After this, he released various single tracks like Do Khidkiyaan, Khel, Galat / Sahi, DLL, Part of Me, Ek Sath, Toast, Gabbar, among others.[11] He collaborated various songs with artists like "Kanipatu" with Rishi Rich, "Kho Gaya" with Zaeden, "Dhundhala" with Talwiinder and "Hiir" with Armaan Malik.[12][8][13]
In 2022, he released his first album titled "Takiya Kalaam",[14] which was followed by the release of his second album "MERI JAAN PEHLE NAACH" in 2024.[15]
In 2024, he sung the title song for the film Murder Mubarak and the song "Ishq Nachaawe" for the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.[16][17]
Discography
Albums and EPs
| Year | Album/EP | Track | Featuring Artists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Singles
| Year | Title | 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 | |
| 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, released as a part of the single LADKE CONVICT | |
| Baith Jaao | ||
| stop calling me | Feat. Kayan | |
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak (title track) | From the movie Murder Mubarak |
| Toast | ||
| Ishq Nachaawe | from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | |
| Daae / Baae | Feat. Dropped Out | |
| Gabbar | Feat. PUNA | |
| Kaayda/Faayda | Feat. Akash Shravan, bebhumika | |
| Tu Hai Nayaa | Feat. bebhumika, Deorachit | |
| SANATAN | Feat. NEVERSOBER |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ IANS (2023-05-13). "Armaan Malik Calls Surprise Single 'HIIR' His Boldest Collaboration Yet". Outlook India. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ 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.
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