In episode 66 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Prakhar talks to Raftaar  in a discussion centered on his latest album Hard Drive Vol. 2, his career journey, and his experiences in the Indian hip-hop industry. Raftaar reflects on his creative process, the evolution of Indian rap, and his perspective on navigating the challenges of the music industry.Raftaar, born Dilin Nair, is a rapper, singer, and music producer who has played a key role in shaping the Indian hip-hop scene. Known for his tracks Swag Mera Desi, Dilli Waali Baatcheet, and Dhaakad, he has established himself as a versatile artist and a prominent voice in the music industry.

This is what we talked about:

00:00 – Vibing to Hard Drive vol 2
05:01 – Raftaar on the OG Hip-Hop Scene
16:24 – How Rappers Are Changing the World Through Their Songs
25:53 – Raftaar on Rajat Dalal
36:09 – What Does Raftaar Truly Want From Life?
45:08 – Mental Health and Therapy
46:57 – Raftaar’s Relationship With God
49:12 – Books that Raftaar reads
52:53 – Why Hip-Hop Artists Have the Most Philosophical Minds
54:04 – Dr*gs in DHH
59:50 – Raftaar’s Parents Reaction to His Success
1:04:28 – Raftaar Reveals His Biggest Fear
1:07:19 – Question for Prakhar