Rapper King Says Artists Should Take Their Culture Across The World

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Singer-songwriter King, who is known for songs like ‘Tu Aake Dekh Le’, ‘Maan Meri Jaan’, and the recently released ‘Bumpa’, believes that as an artist, it’s his responsibility to take Indian culture and art across the world.

Talking about the significance of staying connected with one’s roots, King said, “It depends on the artist. It’s your prerogative as an artist about how you want to be seen. Many artists completely adapt to the West. Diljit paaji (Diljit Dosanjh is very much connected to his roots. Artists like me look for a middle ground. A very small league of artists thinks that they want to take India to the world.

“If you ask about me, I’ll say that the West already has Western culture and influences. If I become like them, then what value am I adding to it? It makes sense if I take my sensibilities as an Indian artist to the international canvas,” he added.

King said, “People from our families are settled in the West. When things, art, and music from the West make their way to India, it’s our responsibility as artists to take our culture and our values to the world.”