Rapper Raja Kumari is a Grammy-nominated singer and composer who is known for her vocal prowess and lyrical precision. She has captured hearts worldwide with successful albums like ‘HBIC’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Out Of Love’, and ‘Sahi Ja Nahi’. She's been nominated four consecutive times for Best India Act at the MTV European Music Awards. In the past, Raja Kumari has collaborated with international artists like John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Iggy Azalea, Fifth Harmony, Knife Party, and Fall Out Boy.
Raja Kumari is one of the famous Indian female rappers who is an inspiration to the budding musicians in our country. In the year 2022, she started her own label Godmother records. Raja Kumari has always given us incredible songs throughout the years.
Today on her 37th birthday, here are a few songs that you can grove to on a loop:
‘HBIC’
Head Bitch In Charge is a game changer for Raja Kumari. Released under her independent label Godmother records, HBIC is an album comprises of songs that are empowering and inspiring. It's a collection of high-on-concept songs created by her musical prowess. It has 5 power-packed songs Manifest, On ft. KR$NA, HBIC, The Don ft. Shah Rule and Made In India featuring Madhuri Dixit Nene is an anthem for Indians. The album celebrates her journey of 7 years Right from her debut to being the Star she is today. The songs are rich in experience with inspiring themes and sonic and aesthetic appeal.
‘City Slums’
City Slums is an amazing song by Raja Kumari and DIVINE. The song has garnered over 37 million views on YouTube. The song has an old-school hip-hop vibe with lyrics that capture the hustle of Mumbai. The song City Slums is a story of people, it celebrates people and where they belong. It's an epic collaboration of two different artists in the same genres, and performing together is honey to ears.
‘Made In India’
Raja Kumari has been achieving milestones one after the other. One such successful song is "Made in India" which featured Madhuri Dixit. and was released under her own record label, Godmother records. Raja Kumari recreated this song of Alisha Chunao with a vision of creating a song that was for everyone, wherever you are from or wherever you live your heart is still in your motherland. Raja Kumari who is deeply rooted in our Indian culture and heritage has depicted the same in the song. It's a song that celebrates the modern Indian woman, and all her facets and kind of creates a vision for the future.
‘N.R.I’
NRI is a song by Raja Kumari that showcases her experience since she moved to Mumbai - The city of dreams. The song explores her identity, struggles, and the merging of two different cultures from East and west. It's a song about two different worlds claiming, and being in that space with powers and authenticity. Raja Kumari breaks the stereotypical attitude towards non-resident Indians through this song. One would really enjoy the Charisma of her voice in this song.
‘The Wakhra Song’
Raja Kumari has set the energies high of every chic girl in the town with this swag song. It's a revamped version of Badshah’s 2015 blockbuster song “Wakhra Swag”. Raja Kumari's marvellous voice and her sassy dance moves are surely turning the heat on. It's a very stylish and catchy song and a banger dance number. It's a must-be listening song with the vibes of January to amp up your energy every morning.
Here's wishing the ace rapper a very happy birthday.
