“Parvarish”, debut album by Delhi based rapper naqaab47 in collaboration with long-time partners, experimental electronica duo Shoals, is a moment-defining project in Indian hip-hop. A well-rounded body of work with Mumbai based rapper Gravity, classical fusion band Pakshee’s vocalist Tanishque, rapper Harsha and youtuber Prakhar of Prakhar ke Pravachan, rapper shinigxmi, Balbus, Delhi based Rebel 7 and Radence, as features, the album offers both diversity in sound, theme as well as vocal delivery. With 8 tracks on the album, naqaab47 delivers a wide range of emotions, moments of introspection and social commentary layered on headbang-able beats.
The Indian Music Diaries, May 4, 2022 (Read more here)
The Indian Music Diaries, May 4, 2022 (Read more here)
Naqaab47 put his trust and whole-hearted belief in me create the album art for this rollercoaster of a record. I explored a more gesture-driven, expressionist aesthetic as opposed to my usual inclination towards clean lines in order to bring out the general angst and acid-humour vibe around
the album.
the album.
