KR$NA
kr$na writes with the lyrical precision that helped transform indian hip-hop from novelty to necessity
Krishna Kaul, known mononymously as Krishna, stylised now as KR$NA, (previously known as Krsna, and formerly as YoungProzpekt) is an Indian rapper. He was one of the earliest rappers to emerge in the Indian hip hop scene in the mid-2000s under the stage name Prozpekt. He is widely acknowledged within the desi hip-ho… wikipedia →
12-month trajectory
recent news
music releases and projects
- KR$NA’s best raps: Proof that nobody plays with words quite like him - Mirchi Plus
- KR$NA & Dhanda Nyoliwala flex elite visuals on ‘Boom Shaka’ - LiFTED Asia
- KR$NA shows off his kicks with a Drill heater ‘Joota Japani’ - LiFTED Asia
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performances and collaborations
- Rappers Raftaar, KR$NA on India's hip-hop boom, race for global recognition - India Today
- Badshah and KR$NA to Bring Indian Hip-Hop to MLBx: Mumbai - EventFAQs
- Badshah, Kr$na to perform at India’s first Major League Baseball event - Music Ally
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brand partnerships
- BoAt Collabs With Raftaar & KR$NA's Legacy To Boost India's Hip Hop Scene - Mashable India
- Hip-Hop Star KR$NA is the New Brand Ambassador for Boat - ET BrandEquity
- boAt ropes in KR$NA as brand ambassador - Social Samosa
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interviews and insights
- Raftaar, KR$NA dismiss careers 'manufactured' by social media: ‘Sustain tabhi karega jab apni awaaz, identity ho’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
- GQ Hype: Kr$na on rap battles, his fandom awaam and playing the long game - GQ India
- Staying authentic with KR$NA - LiFTED Asia
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cultural impact and activism
- KR$NA Talked About How ‘Boom Shaka’ Became A Part of the Recent Student Protest - Daily Music Roll
- Rapper KR$NA opens up about his song 'Boom Shaka' becoming anthem of student protests: 'Basically it's ju - The Times of India
- Rapper KR$NA reacts to his song Boom Shaka becoming student protest anthem: 'Just the right place and time' | Interview | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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