Yashraj

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Yashraj
Born
Yashraj Mehra

(2000-03-28) 28 March 2000
Mumbai, India
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Writer
  • Composer
  • Singer
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Genres

Yashraj Mehra, better known as Yashraj is an Indian rapper, writer, and composer.[1][2][3] He is primarily known for his songs like "Ishq Nachaawe" from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, "Murder Mubarak- Title Track" from the film Murder Mubarak, and his single tracks like "Hausla", "Dhundhala", "Gabbar, "DLL" and "Daae / Baae".[4][5][6] He has featured in Vogue, Forbes India and Grazia Magazine.[7][8][9]

Career

2019-2022: Career beginnings and "Dhundhala"

Yashraj made his debut in the Indian hip-hop scene in April 2020 with the release of his debut EP titled Azaad Hu Mein.[10][11][12] The EP, whose theme revolved around "resolving the inner conflict first, in order to fight the world in any given situation" paved the way for him to get established as an up and coming rapper, as he released various singles like "Do Khidkiyaan", "Khel", "Galat / Sahi", "DLL", "Part of Me", among others.[13][14] He broke into the mainstream hip-hop scene with his track "Hausla", featuring Burrah and produced by Dropped Out.[15][16] Accompanying his solo single releases, most of which were produced by fellow collaborator Dropped Out, he also became known for his commercially successful collaborations on various songs spanning different genres like "Raakh" with Karan Kanchan,[17] "Kanipatu" with Rishi Rich,[18] "Kho Gaya" with Zaeden,[8] and "Dhundhala" with Talwiinder.[19] "Dhundhala" became a global mainstream hit, amassing over 100 million streams on Spotify.[20] In 2022, he released his second EP, Takiya Kalaam, featuring tracks produced by Dropped Out, Lambo Drive, Karonik and Akash Shravan.[21]

2023-present: Collaborations and mainstream success

In 2023, Yashraj followed with releasing the EP, Ladke Convict, which featured Chaar Diwaari and Hanumankind.[22] He also collaborated with other artists throughout the year, including Bharg,[23] Kshmr,[24] Yungsta[25] and Tsumyoki.[26] He also continued to collaborate with artists across genres, including "Roshni" with Lisa Mishra[27] and "Hiir" with Armaan Malik.[28]

In February 2024, Yashraj performed at NSCI SVP stadium alongside fellow rapper Dino James as a supporting act for American rapper G-Eazy's performance.[29] In July 2024, he released his third EP, Meri Jaan Pehle Naach, featuring disco pop and Hindi film music influences.[30] It was preceded by the release of three lead singles from the album, "Daae/Baae", "GABBAR", and "Kaayda/Faayda".[31][32] In the same year, he sung the title track for the film Murder Mubarak and the song "Ishq Nachaawe" for the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.[33][34] He was featured in Rolling Stone India's first edition of the "Future of Music" list in 2024.[35] In December 2024, he released the track "Sanatan", a dedication to his hometown. The track focused on the themes of “middle-class mindset” to “societal expectations” and "personal ambitions revolving around being a hip-hop artist who are now more than ever likely to get typecast".[36]

In 2025, he released his fourth EP, 3P, which contained 3 songs, featuring production from NEVERSOBER and Talal Qureshi.[37][38] In the same year, he was featured on the song "Wheel of Time", from the album, Sounds of Kumbha, by Grammy-nominated producer Siddhant Bhatia alongside Ajay Prasanna and Aditya Ghadvi.[39] The album went on to be nominated at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in the category for Best Global Music Album.[40][41] In the same year, he also collaborated with KRSNA on "Talk My Shit/Guarantee",[42] Badshah on "DAF",[43] and Calm on "TOP FLOOR SHiii".[44]

In 2026, he was included in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list.[45][9] He released the track "Mujhe Yeh Gaana Pasand Hai", to build anticipation for his forthcoming project.[46] In the same year, he performed at the second edition of the 3-on-3 celebrity basketball game, BUDX NBA House, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, alongside fellow rappers Nav and Reble.[47][48]

Artistry

Yashraj cites Nas, André 3000, J. Cole, Drake, ASAP Rocky, Divine, Naezy and Tyga as major inspirations.[16]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Year Album/EP Track Featuring Artists Notes
2020 Azaad Hu Mein Azaad Hu Mein Dropped Out, Anoushka Sivasankar Debut EP
Sote Raho StoleTheDrop
Kaise Badlenge Manin
2022 Takiya Kalaam Toh Kya Badla (Intro) Dropped Out Sophomore EP
Naadaani
Matlabi (Interlude)
Musafir Akash Shravan
Mere Log Lambo Drive, Karonik
Doob Raha Akash Shravan
Aatma (Interlude)
Aatma
2024 Meri Jaan Pehle Naach GABBAR PUNA Third EP
Studio-29 lil help
Daae/Baae Dropped Out
Theme Music! Kimeraa
Kaayda/Faayda Akash Shravan, bebhumika
Custom Fabric -
F.G.H.M. laloo
2025 3P Pissed Off NEVERSOBER Fourth EP
PSA Talal Qureshi
Paracetamol

Film soundtracks

Year Film Title Artist(s) Lyrics Composer(s) Notes
2024 Murder Mubarak "Murder Mubarak (Title Track)" Sachin–Jigar, Prakriti Kakar, Yashraj Sachin–Jigar, Yashraj Sachin–Jigar [49]
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan "Ishq Nachaawe" Rashmeet Kaur, Yashraj Yashraj, Dhrruv Yogi Rashmeet Kaur, Karan Kanchan [50][51]

Singles & collaborations

Year Title Featuring artist(s) Notes
2019 Gully Beat Cypher D-Cypher, Yashraj, Vrindam, Siyaahi, Zedano
2020Do KhidkiyaanFeat. Dropped Out
KanipatuFeat. Rishi Rich [52]
Khel Feat. Manin
HauslaFeat. Dropped Out, Burrah
Galat/SahiFeat. Dropped Out
2021 VN1 (Seekh)
12. Feat. Karm Solah
Kho GayaZaeden feat. Yashraj, AAKASH From the album Genesis 1:1 by Zaeden
DLLFeat. Katoptris
VN2 (Mauke) Feat. Karonik
Ek SaathFeat. Dropped Out
Part of Me [53]
Been Too Long
VN3 (Udaan) Feat. Manin
Complicated Feat. Dropped Out, Ramya Pothuri
RaakhFeat. Karan Kanchan, Dropped Out [17]
Besabar Feat. Karonik
2022 Dhundhala Feat. Talwiinder, Dropped Out
RuhLost Stories feat. Yashraj, Nikhita Gandhi
Farzi GalibFeat. Manin
Bura/Bhala Feat. Akash Shravan [54]
MITTI Chaar Diwaari feat. Yashraj From the EP Tere Maiyat Ke Gaane by Chaar Diwaari[55]
2023 VN4 (Gati) Feat. Robu
Bevda FreestyleFeat. Zero Chill
Bombay Coast Feat. MLHVR, Adil, Deorachit [56]
Savera Yungsta feat. Sez on the Beat, Yashraj From the album Meen by Yungsta[25]
MasroorFeat. Katoptris [53]
THAT'S A FACT! Feat. Hanumankind Released as a part of his single Ladke Convict[22]
IDENTITY THEFT.Feat. Chaar Diwaari
Baith Jaao Feat. Akash Shravan
Enemies KSHMR feat. Hanumankind, Yashraj From the album Karam by KSHMR[57]
stop calling me Feat. Kayan
Boldu Sach Bharg feat. Yashraj From the album Nikamma by Bharg
BREAKSHIT! Tsumyoki feat. Calm, Yashraj From the album A Message From The Moon (Deluxe) by Tsumyoki[26]
2024 Toast
Roshni Lisa Mishra feat. Yashraj, Charan From the album Sorry, I'm Late by Lisa Mishra[58]
Daae / Baae Feat. Dropped Out From his album Meri Jaan Pehle Naach[30]
Gabbar Feat. PUNA
Kaayda/Faayda Feat. Akash Shravan, bebhumika
SUITS & STREETS King feat. Yashraj, Gravity From the album Monopoly Moves by King
Tu Hai Nayaa Feat. bebhumika, Deorachit
DEHSHAT HO Raftaar feat. Yashraj From the mixtape Hard Drive Vol. 2 by Raftaar[59]
SANATAN Feat. NEVERSOBER [60]
2025 Talk My Shit/Guarantee KRSNA feat. Yashraj, NEVERSOBER From the mixtape Yours Truly by KR$NA[61]
Wheel of Time Siddhant Bhatia feat. Ajay Prasanna, Yashraj, Aditya Ghadvi From the album Sounds of Kumbha by Siddhant Bhatia[39]
TOP FLOOR SHiii Feat. Calm, NEVERSOBER [44]
DAF Feat. Badshah [62]
2026 Mujhe Yeh Gaana Pasand Hai [46]

Accolades

Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref
TIMD Awards[a] 2024 Ladke Convict Best Hip-Hop Release Of The YearWon [64]
Grammy Awards 2026 Sounds of Kumbha (as featuring artist) Best Global Music AlbumNominated [65]

Notes

  1. TIMD Awards is an independent music award given by The Indian Music Diaries.[63]

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