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==Early life and education== |
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Sooraj Cherukat was born in [[Malappuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]], into a [[Hinduism|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Javaid |first=Arfa |date=July 29, 2024 |title=‘Rapping his way to global recognition’: Anand Mahindra on Sooraj Cherukat’s viral ‘well of death’ rap |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/rapping-his-way-to-global-recognition-anand-mahindra-on-sooraj-cherukat-s-viral-well-of-death-rap-101722236067759-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In 2012, he returned to India and enrolled at PSG College in Coimbatore to pursue a degree in Business Administration.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind |url=https://www.infoflick.com/celebs/sooraj-cherukat-hanumankind.html}}</ref> |
Sooraj Cherukat was born in [[Malappuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]], into a [[Hinduism|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Javaid |first=Arfa |date=July 29, 2024 |title=‘Rapping his way to global recognition’: Anand Mahindra on Sooraj Cherukat’s viral ‘well of death’ rap |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/rapping-his-way-to-global-recognition-anand-mahindra-on-sooraj-cherukat-s-viral-well-of-death-rap-101722236067759-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In 2012, he returned to India and enrolled at [[PSG College of Arts and Science|PSG College]] in Coimbatore to pursue a degree in Business Administration.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind |url=https://www.infoflick.com/celebs/sooraj-cherukat-hanumankind.html}}</ref> He did an internship at [[Goldman Sachs]] in 2014. Later in 2017, he worked as Operations Analyst at the company for more than a year. Later he quit the company and joined BigCity Promotions as an Alliance & Partnership Specialist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sooraj-cherukat/ |title=Sooraj Cherukat - Linkedin Profile |website=[[Linkedin]]}}</ref> |
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Sooraj 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 [[Hanuman|Lord Hanuman]]. Hanumankind's aim was to blend two Hindi terms with an English one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=The Meghalayan |date=2022-11-05 |title=South Indian rapper Hanumankind enthralls the audience at Hills Festival |url=https://themeghalayan.com/south-indian-rapper-hanumankind-enthralls-the-audience-at-hills-festival/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=The Meghalayan |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Music career== |
==Music career== |
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Revision as of 16:13, 2 August 2024
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| Born | Sooraj Cherukat Malappuram, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Origin | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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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] He did an internship at Goldman Sachs in 2014. Later in 2017, he worked as Operations Analyst at the company for more than a year. Later he quit the company and joined BigCity Promotions as an Alliance & Partnership Specialist.[10]
Sooraj 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.[11]
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.[12][13][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.[14][15] Additionally, Hanumankind collaborated with international artists, JPEGMafia and Kenny Beats.[citation needed][16]
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.[17][18] After gaining viral fame, he faced online harassment from individuals who sought to diminish his accomplishments through hateful and baseless criticism.[19][20][21]
Artistry
Hanumankind's musical style is significantly influenced by Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Logic.[22][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.[23][24]
Discography
Singles & collaborations
| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | Album/Note(s) |
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| 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 | [25] |
Film music
| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | Film | Note(s) |
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| 2024 | The Last Dance | Hanumankind, Sushin Shyam | Sushin Shyam | Aavesham | Malayalam movie debut |
References
- ^ "Meet the rapper from Kerala who is trending worldwide with his sensational 'Big Dawgs'". Mathrubhumi. 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Anand Mahindra's Big Shoutout To Rapper Sooraj Cherukat: Extraordinary, Raw Videos". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Meet 'Big Dawgs' Rapper, Hanumankind, Who Impressed Billionaire Anand Mahindra With His Music Video". BollywoodShaadis. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "'Greatest music video to come out of India': Kerala rapper Hanumankind's Big Dawgs gets internet raving". Hindustan Times. 1 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bijolia, Disha (2024-07-31). "Homegrown Handpicked: A Playlist Of Our Favourite Tracks From July 2024". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Meet Hanumankind: Indian Rap Sensation Behind 'Big Dawgs'". 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Javaid, Arfa (July 29, 2024). "'Rapping his way to global recognition': Anand Mahindra on Sooraj Cherukat's viral 'well of death' rap". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
- ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Linkedin Profile". Linkedin.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lidhoo, Prateek (2024-08-02). "Hanumankind's 'Big Dawgs': The Indian Rapper Who Took Over American Hip Hop". TheQuint. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Trivedi, Aaryaman (2024-07-24). "Big Dawgs: Hanumankind Is The Brown Daredevil We've Been Waiting For". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Hanumankind - Future of Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "How Hanumankind Is Raising The Bar For Indian Rap". The Revolver Club. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ 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) - ^ "HANUMANKIND'S "BIG DAWGS" PUTS INDIAN HIP-HOP IN THE SPOTLIGHT". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ 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) - ^ M, Umesh (July 30, 2024). "Who Is Hanumankind? The Rise of Malayalam Rap Sensation Sooraj Cherukat". Filmibeat.
- ^ "Sooraj Cherukat - Hanumankind".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kerala rapper Hanumankind faces racism after 'Big Dawgs' goes viral". The New Indian Express. 2 August 2024.