Naezy

The future of the Indian music album: Pop industry increasingly abandons format, though indie artists continue to prefer it

The answer to the question 'Is the album becoming irrelevant?', especially in the context of the Indian music industry, is ‘It depends on what kind of artist you’re talking about’

Naezy discusses being a judge on MTV Hustle, making up for his year-long break, and upcoming projects

Since his year-long break, Naezy has released music at a staggering pace and took to stages ranging from cricket matches to hip-hop festivals and an Australia run of show.

Gully Boy: Inside Zoya Akhtar's ode to Mumbai's 'asli' hip-hop subculture

Loosely based on the lives of Mumbai rappers Naezy and DIVINE (Vivian Fernandes), Gully Boy tells the story of Murad (played by Ranveer Singh) and his quest for a sense of accomplishment and dignity.

Gully Boy music review: A rousing, eclectic soundtrack that sets the benchmark for a trailblazing genre

The best thing about the Gully Boy soundtrack is that not one song feels stretched. Each track is paced well; in fact, very often you are left wanting more.

Gully Boy's impact on Mumbai's hip-hop scene: As brands embrace genre, can hype be sustained?

The hype Gully Boy generated has also turned hip-hop into brands’ new favourite genre, something that was perhaps expected after the film’s producers tied up with the makers of everything from clothes to cough syrup.

Charting Gully Boy's impact on Mumbai's hip-hop scene — from new record labels to bringing the genre into the limelight

It’s been almost two months since the release, and success, of Gully Boy so I thought it would be a good time to write about just how much of an impact the film has had on the hip-hop scene in Mumbai, from which it was inspired.

Sara Ali Khan's Vogue India cover; Sanya Malhotra dances to Naezy's 'Aafat Wapas': Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Sara Ali Khan posed for Vogue India's April issue; Sanya Malhotra showed off her dance skills to Naezy's 'Aafat Wapas'.

Gully Boy box office collection: Zoya Akhtar directorial earns Rs 125.20 cr, becomes Alia Bhatt's highest grossing film

Trade analysts had said that Gully Boy's lifetime earnings would depend on how the film would fare after the release of Sonchiriya and Luka Chuppi.

Gully Boy box office collection: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's musical drama crosses Rs 200 cr mark worldwide

According to trade analysts, Gully Boy is expected to cross Rs 125 crore in domestic box office earnings.

Gully Boy box office collection: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's rap drama rakes in Rs 120.80 cr in 12 days

Gully Boy is expected to cross the Rs 125 crore mark by the end of this week.