Brodha V is an Indian rapper, lyricist, and music producer known for the song ‘Aathma Raama’ released in 2012. |
He raps in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Kannada and trains in Indian classical music. |
Brodha V discovered rap through the song ‘Pettai Rap’ in the Tamil film ‘Kadhalan’ in 1994. |
His rapping journey started in the 12th standard. |
In the early stages, he engaged in ‘text battles’ on Orkut. |
In 2008, he formed the hip-hop group ‘Machas With Attitude’ (MWA) with other rappers. |
Popular singles by Brodha V include ‘On My Own’ and ‘Aathma Raama.’ |
The group disbanded in 2012 to pursue solo careers. |
His track ‘Aigiri Nandini’ in 2014 became a hit. |
Rolling Stone India recognized him among ‘hip-hop’s elite’ in 2014. |
Storypick hailed him as ‘one of the best rappers in the country.’ |
Brodha V organized the first Indian rap cypher in Bengaluru in 2014. |
He collaborated with Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Shake That’ in the film ‘Kaaki Sattai’ (2015). |
In 2016, ScoopWhoop listed him among the top underappreciated Indian hip-hop musicians. |
Brodha V and singer Sanjeev T raised awareness about Congenital Heart Disease in 2017. |
He produced music for ‘Anu Aunty – The Engineering Anthem’ in 2017. |
His rap skills were featured in ‘Turn This Party Up’ from the film ‘Krishnarjuna Yudham’ (2018). |
Brodha V’s music blends hip-hop with Indian folk, Carnatic, and Hindustani elements. |
He performed at the Music Matters Festival in Singapore in 2018. |
Brodha V appeared in the film 'Gully Boy' (2019) as himself. |
In 2019, he collaborated with Raftaar on the track ‘Naachne Ka Shaunq.’ |
He partnered with Puma in 2019 to promote hip-hop culture in India. |
Brodha V shared his industry struggles and early career challenges. |
His dream is to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album. |
There is no active social media presence for Brodha V on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. |