Part of the Swadesi crew, MC Mawali aka Aklesh Suttar is an innovative Marathi rapper that you should definitely keep an eye on. With his brand of left-tinged, socially-conscious hip-hop, Mawali has established himself as one of the Mumbai underground hip-hop scene’s best MCs. He first gained traction with the release of ‘Laaj Watte Kai?’ – a track that addressed the women’s rights and safety in India – and followed that up with the release of ‘Hip-Hop Seekha’, a song that quickly became an anthem within Mumbai’s hip-hop community.
Widely respected within the community, Mawali draws inspiration from revolutionaries such as Bhagat Singh, seeking to bring about social change with his music. Live, he performs alongside his Swadesi crewmates MC TodFod (more about him below) and others, bringing the house down with his engaging mix of old-school hip-hop beats and experimental bass music.
Listen to this: Laaj Watte Kai, Hip-Hop Seekha, Gondal (prod. By Bandish Projekt)
