In the midst of the distressing pandemic – constant chaos and turbulence surround all of us every single day. Musicians reflect deeply on their lives and the conscious state of the world almost constantly as they course through their duties, responsibilities, and approach towards music.
These values place heavier mental tolls on the artist. In the Indian indie hip-hop soundscape, mental health has been addressed thoroughly by only a handful of emcees. In fact, hip-hop talents have started seriously addressing mental health issues only in the last couple of years compared to the decade long presence of the art form in the country.
Of Learning & Letting Go
In the latest video from one of India’s top-tier female emcees, Dee MC vents her fatigues, expresses her concerns, and confesses her truths to the world on a mellow, tuneful track produced, mixed, and mastered by Sahir (of Mumbai’s Finest). Both Dee and Sahir have been vocal about mental health, and this…