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| AKB - the Indian Dentist Rapper (Artist Submitted) |
One doesn't always have to understand every word of a joint, sometimes it's just the FEEL! I was recently introduced to an amazing joint Tane Hu Che? (You Got Me?) by AKB aka "Indian Dentist Rapper" Ft. Hukey Karan the face of Surat who represents Gujarat on a global level with his dope Rap game! Even when we might not understand the language spoken, Hip Hop is a language unto its culture, and understanding is gained from multiple angles.
AKB, who originally hails from Ahmedabad, India, kicked off a remarkable journey that led him from his roots to the vibrant landscape of California at the age of 10. After spending most of his youth in the Golden State, he returned to India to pursue and successfully earn a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
On his return to the US, AKB jumped right back into his education, topping it off with his graduation from the Advanced Program San Francisco in 2017, where he attained a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). The world of pediatric dentistry is his professional playground, marking the beginning of a phase where he finally tasted the fruits of countless sleepiness nights studying. After handling some basics of life that actually provide a "life" like, marriage, settling down, and buying a place, car, and recording equipment for his burgeoning passion for music, AKB's life took an exciting turn.
AKB's love and fascination with Hip Hop got deeper rooted during his California years, igniting his lyrical pursuits. Like many, a lack of confidence and financial constraints made him prioritize his professional life outside of pursuing a musical career at the time, which led him to dentistry. Now, as "The Indian Dentist Rapper," AKB has carved a niche and gained a considerable following. Breaking stereotypes, he showcases that supposed nerds can get lit as well. This new joint salutes the fun of life with "Macarena" samples on more than one occasion!!!
This latest release by AKB is a collab with an eminent figure from Surat, representing Gujarat globally with his outstanding Rap game - Hukey Karan. Their high-energy joint, titled "Tane Hu Che?", distributed by Bungalo Music and Film / Universal Music Group, is empirical evidence of their musical prowess. The track features sonics by K28, and lyrics penned by AKB and Hukey Karan, with AyeNate (Nathan Smith) handling the mixing, and Rome Palermo mastering the piece. The video, shot by SR Creation for @Hukeykaran and directed and edited by Blu for AKB, is straight forward and brilliantly simple...the music speaks plenty.
Always working, AKB drops a new song and accompanying video on the 1st of every month, he's on a mission for 36 straight monthly drops, pretty sure that would be some kind of record! "Tane Hu Che?" stands as his 14th consecutive release, showcasing AKB's dedication and prowess in both the dental and music realms.