As Hip Hop has evolved through the years, it has diversified into multiple genres. From trap, to emo rap, this genre has branched out in all directions based on the life the artists live. Back in the day, the level of skill a rapper hones was prominently judged based on his/her lyricism, the use of witty metaphors, schemes and punchlines. It was very common for rappers back in the day to spend all their time sharpening their pens and finding the perfect syllable for every pocket. In today’s time, with diversity finding its place in the culture, the penman turned into a breed of his own, creating a niche for themself. They’re often referred to as a “rapper’s rapper.”
When I think of a “rapper’s rapper” in Indian Hip Hop, Mumbai based Akshay Jagdish Poojary aka Gravity is one of the first few names that pop up in my head. When you walk into a project by Gravity, you expect intricate schemes, bar-heavy verses and layered punchlines raveled with deeper…