Ignore Nonsense: Raftaar On Diss Tracks In Hip-Hop

GURUGRAM (ANI)– Singer and rapper Raftaar, known for his contributions to Bollywood and Hindi hip-hop, shared his views on the diss culture in hip-hop, describing diss tracks as a way for artists to express their perspectives through music.

Born in Kerala, Raftaar has made a mark in the industry with hits like Swag Mera Desi, All Black, Dilli Waali Baatcheet, Allah Veh, and Sheikh Chilli. He has also served as a judge on the MTV rap reality show Hustle.

Addressing the trend of diss tracks, Raftaar advised people to ignore the “nonsense” and focus on what holds value.

On February 8, he said, “Diss songs are meant to present your perspective. You just need to extract the educational part. If your instincts tell you, it’s nonsense, ignore it. We can choose not to engage with such things as they are not real.”

Raftaar himself was part of a diss battle in 2018 when he had a feud with rapper Emiway Bantai, leading both artists to release multiple diss tracks.

Before establishing himself in hip-hop, Raftaar began his career as a dancer on Dance India Dance in 2011, which he now calls a “fluke.”

“I used to do both (singing and dancing), but my fluke hit with dance first. I believe people should keep trying new things because you never know what might work. Maybe you’ll realize, ‘Oh, people love this too.’ So, don’t stop experimenting,” he said.

The Dhaakad singer also spoke about the growing concert culture in India, calling it a way for people to feel normal amid global challenges.

“More concerts mean the youth aren’t stuck to their phones and are willing to go out. Music helps people connect. It feels normal. Otherwise, we only hear news about disasters. These gatherings give us moments of happiness,” he added.