What To Expect At #HennessyFreestyle Concert
From new material to diverse sets and power-packed performances, the day-long show will go down in the history books
Hennessy Freestyle Hip-Hop Concert in Mumbai features Dino James, Fotty Seven, Ikka, Dee MC, Rashmeet Kaur, MC Altaf, D'Evil and Shia
Come October 28th, Mumbai will witness Indian hip-hop history thanks to Hennessy Freestyle Concert, hosted by Raaj Jones. Featuring eight artists across the board and an adrenaline-fueled evening in store, here’s what you can expect from the event.
Stellar Lineup
The artists who are set to take the stage at the Rolling Stone India presents Hennessy Freestyle Concert include some of the most prominent and exciting names in Indian hip-hop. They include the likes of the country’s hip-hop champions Dino James, Ikka, Fotty Seven, Rashmeet Kaur, Dee MC, MC Altaf, D’Evil and Shia.
Hennessy Freestyle’s First-Ever Concert of This Scale in India
The Hennessy Freestyle Concert is going into the history books of desi hip-hop for a gathering of this size, building up from editions in different cities. The event at Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on October 28th will feature star-studded performances and a show of power from the best in the business for a never-seen-before lineup.
Value for Money
Early bird tickets for the Hennessy Freestyle Concert are priced at just ₹499. That’s an absolute bargain considering that you will get to witness seven performances amidst a bubbling hip-hop concert atmosphere.
Dino James Performing from His Album D
Among the biggest stars in Indian hip-hop right now, rapper Dino James put out his debut album D earlier this year via Def Jam India. Not only was it one of the first records out via the newly launched label, D also showcased James at his diverse best and we’re sure to see plenty more of the explosive, emotive and grandiose side of the rapper at the Hennessy Freestyle Concert.
Dee MC Launching Her New EP Money.Made.Maniac
Seasoned Mumbai rapper Dee MC aka Deepa Unnikrishnan will step on to the stage with a whole new offering for fans – her new EP MMM, also known as Money.Made.Maniac. While the four-track EP features guest spots from artists like Shillong’s Meba Ofilia, Hakim and Sahir, there are also different moods on offer and we’re likely to see her debut it live.
A Show of Strength and Diversity
Desi hip-hop beefs and all are fine, but there’s a certain power that a show of unity holds. The artists performing at the Hennessy Freestyle Concert have come up through their own channels, via different labels, but this event brings them all together, making it a historic show.
Hip-Hop Across Moods
Come for the true madness of hip-hop with edgy bars and rapid-fire flow and just an explosion of personalities. From the cheeky comedy of D’Evil, the emotional storytelling power of Dino James and Ikka to the grit of MC Altaf and Dee MC, the precision of Fotty Seven and diverse songwriters like Rashmeet Kaur and Shia, the Hennessy Freestyle Concert is the one place where it’s all going down.
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