Indian Hip-Hop Mixtapes 2025: KR$NA, Seedhe Maut, SMG Redefine the Sound

India’s hip-hop movement surges forward in 2025, powered by mixtapes that blend lyrical intensity, cultural identity, and bold experimentation. At the heart of this sonic shift are artists transforming how Desi rap is heard—both at home and around the world.

KR$NA – Yours Truly

KR$NA delivers an electric 15-track experience that connects continents and communities. From collaborations with Raftaar, Badshah, and Seedhe Maut to global features like Awich and Aitch, the project carries weight. Standout tracks like “Sensitive” and “Cold Summer” dive into vulnerability, while “Nothing to Prove” reasserts dominance with precision and clarity.

Seedhe Maut – DL91 FM

Seedhe Maut’s DL91 FM feels like a transmission from a parallel hip-hop universe. The Delhi-based duo serves 30 genre-blending tracks that move between aggression, introspection, and pure chaos. Contributions from Lil Bhavi, OG Lucifer, and production from Hurricane add layers to an already immersive soundscape.

SMG – Let’s Create The Time

Mumbai’s SMG are forging their lane with Let’s Create The Time, a six-track EP that fuses Punjabi swagger with streetwise flow. Tracks like “LMK” and “No Reason” ride on sharp beats and youthful fire, capturing the current pulse of India’s underground

Sound of the Streets India is where this energy lives—where mixtapes aren’t just drops, but moments of culture being written in real-time.