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|47K
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|''Daily Dose''
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|''Bottle of MH''
|Hanumankind, Soorya
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|''No Hook''
|Hanumankind, Kalmi
|Kalmi
|Surface Level
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|''Beer and Biryani''
|Hanumankind, Parimal Shais
|Parimal Shais
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|''Genghis''
|Hanumankind
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|''Namma Stories''
|[[Neeraj Madhav]], [[Arivu]], SIRI, Hanumankind
|Kartik Shah
||Collab with Netflix
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|''DAMNSON''
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|''Skyline''
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|''Rush Hour''
|Hanumankind, Kalmi
|Kalmi
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|rowspan="3"|2023
|''Go To Sleep''
|Hanumankind, Parimal Shais
|Rohan Venkatesh, Abhimanyu Prakash, Hitesh Mohan
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|''AYYAYO''
|Parimal Shais, MC Couper, [[ThirumaLi]], Hanumankind
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|''THAT'S A FACT''
|Yashraj, Hanumankind, Manïn
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Revision as of 15:56, 2 August 2024

Hanumankind
Born
Sooraj Cherukat

Malappuram, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • lyricist
Years active2019–present
Musical career
OriginBangalore, Karnataka, India
Genres
Labels

Sooraj Cherukat,[1] better known by his stage name Hanumankind, is an Indian-American[2] rapper, lyricist, and record producer. He released his first single "Daily Dose" from his debut EP Kalari in 2019.[3] He gained mainstream popularity of his song "Big Dawgs", which featured by Indian music artist and producer Kalmi.[4][5][6][7]

Early life and education

Sooraj Cherukat was born in Malappuram, Kerala, India, into a Hindu family. His father worked for an oil company. Cherukat spent much of his early years in Houston, Texas, where he attended Houston Community College.[8] In 2012, he returned to India and enrolled at PSG College in Coimbatore to pursue a degree in Business Administration.[9]

Cherukat devised the name Hanumankind, clarifying that it was simply a fusion of two arbitrary names without any spiritual connotation or association with the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. Hanumankind's aim was to blend two Hindi terms with an English one.[10]

Music career

2019: NH7 performance and Debut EP

Cherukat began his career as a professional rapper by performing at NH7 Weekender and releasing his debut EP Kalari, in 2019.[11][12][citation needed]

2024–present: International breakthrough with "Big Dawgs"

He gained widespread recognition both in India and internationally with the release of the music video "Big Dawgs", featuring Kalmi, in July 2024.[13][14] Additionally, Hanumankind collaborated with international artists, JPEGMafia and Kenny Beats.[citation needed][15]

In 2024, Hanumankind released the music video, "Big Dawgs," in which he performs within a classic carnival attraction known as the Well of Death. The music video was directed by Bijoy Shetty, and has gained significant attention for unique idea and high-octane energy.[16][17] After gaining viral fame, he faced online harassment from individuals who sought to diminish his accomplishments through hateful and baseless criticism.[18][19][20]

Artistry

Hanumankind's musical style is significantly influenced by Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Logic.[21][better source needed] Cherukat's distinctive style integrates his South Indian heritage with modern global hip-hop influences, which catapulted Hamumankind as a prominent figure in the Indian rap scene.[22][23]

Discography

Singles & collaborations

Year Track Artist(s) Producer(s) Album/Note(s)
2019 Southside Hanumankind, 47K 47K Kalari
Daily Dose Hanumankind
Wildshit
Bottle of MH Hanumankind, Soorya
2020 No Hook Hanumankind, Kalmi Kalmi Surface Level
Beer and Biryani Hanumankind, Parimal Shais Parimal Shais
2021 Genghis Hanumankind
Namma Stories Neeraj Madhav, Arivu, SIRI, Hanumankind Kartik Shah Collab with Netflix
2022 DAMNSON Hanumankind
Skyline
Rush Hour Hanumankind, Kalmi Kalmi
2023 Go To Sleep Hanumankind, Parimal Shais Rohan Venkatesh, Abhimanyu Prakash, Hitesh Mohan
AYYAYO Parimal Shais, MC Couper, ThirumaLi, Hanumankind Featuring Artist
THAT'S A FACT Yashraj, Hanumankind, Manïn Manïn
2024 Big Dawgs Hanumankind, Kalmi Kalmi [24]

Film music

Year Track Artist(s) Producer(s) Film Note(s)
2024 The Last Dance Hanumankind, Sushin Shyam Sushin Shyam Aavesham Malayalam movie debut

References

  1. ^ "Meet the rapper from Kerala who is trending worldwide with his sensational 'Big Dawgs'". Mathrubhumi. 1 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Anand Mahindra's Big Shoutout To Rapper Sooraj Cherukat: Extraordinary, Raw Videos". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  3. ^ "Meet 'Big Dawgs' Rapper, Hanumankind, Who Impressed Billionaire Anand Mahindra With His Music Video". BollywoodShaadis. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  4. ^ "'Greatest music video to come out of India': Kerala rapper Hanumankind's Big Dawgs gets internet raving". Hindustan Times. 1 August 2024.
  5. ^ TAGAT, ANURAG (2024-07-30). "Hanumankind interview: Kerala-origin Bengaluru rapper catapults into the big leagues with 'Big Dawgs'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  6. ^ Bijolia, Disha (2024-07-31). "Homegrown Handpicked: A Playlist Of Our Favourite Tracks From July 2024". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  7. ^ "Meet Hanumankind: Indian Rap Sensation Behind 'Big Dawgs'". 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  8. ^ Javaid, Arfa (July 29, 2024). "'Rapping his way to global recognition': Anand Mahindra on Sooraj Cherukat's viral 'well of death' rap". Hindustan Times.
  9. ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
  10. ^ Bureau, The Meghalayan (2022-11-05). "South Indian rapper Hanumankind enthralls the audience at Hills Festival". The Meghalayan. Retrieved 2024-08-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
  12. ^ "Anand Mahindra is in awe of desi rapper Sooraj Cherukat, calls him 'extraordinary & raw'". The Economic Times. 2024-07-29. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  13. ^ Lidhoo, Prateek (2024-08-02). "Hanumankind's 'Big Dawgs': The Indian Rapper Who Took Over American Hip Hop". TheQuint. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  14. ^ Trivedi, Aaryaman (2024-07-24). "Big Dawgs: Hanumankind Is The Brown Daredevil We've Been Waiting For". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  15. ^ "Hanumankind - Future of Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  16. ^ "Indian Directors Who Played a Huge Role in Music Success: From "Be-Together for O Sajna" to Bijoy Shetty's "Big Dawgs"". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  17. ^ "How Hanumankind Is Raising The Bar For Indian Rap". The Revolver Club. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  18. ^ Bureau, The Plunge Daily- (2024-08-02). "Hanumankind's Daring "Big Dawgs" Video Goes Viral". The Plunge Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ "HANUMANKIND'S "BIG DAWGS" PUTS INDIAN HIP-HOP IN THE SPOTLIGHT". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  20. ^ Unterberger, Kyle Denis,Jason Lipshutz,Andrew; Denis, Kyle; Lipshutz, Jason; Unterberger, Andrew (2024-07-31). "'Deadpool and Wolverine' Box Office Success Spurs Massive Gains for *NSYNC, Madonna & Green Day Pop Classics". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ M, Umesh (July 30, 2024). "Who Is Hanumankind? The Rise of Malayalam Rap Sensation Sooraj Cherukat". Filmibeat.
  22. ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
  23. ^ Sharma, Isha (2024-08-02). "Big Beats, Death-Defying Stunts: How Indian Rapper Hanumankind Stunned Audiences With His Viral Hit 'Big Dawgs'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  24. ^ "Kerala rapper Hanumankind faces racism after 'Big Dawgs' goes viral". The New Indian Express. 2 August 2024.
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