Abhi the Nomad

Abhi Sridharan Vaidehi (born April 14, 1993), better known by his stage name Abhi the Nomad, is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer associated with alternative hip hop music. As of 2023, Vaidehi has released five full-length albums, Marbled, Modern Trash, Abhi vs the Universe, its sequel Abhi vs the Universe II, and Destroyer, as well as six extended plays.

Early life Vaidehi was born in Madras, India to a diplomat father who was frequently forced to travel. In addition to India, Sridharan Vaidehi has resided in China, Hong Kong, France, the Fiji Islands and the United States. Of his introduction to the genre, Sridharan Vaidehi stated "Ye got me into hip-hop, and Jay kept me coming back." and "Me No Evil". A Modern Trash LP, which included one exclusive bonus track, was sold for a limited time.

2020–2023: Abhi vs the Universe and subsequent sequel

In 2020, Vaidehi signed to UnderCurrent Entertainment.

In 2020, Vaidehi released a rap EP, Abhi Vs Kato, in collaboration with music producer Kato on the Track.

On 12 September 2021, Vaidehi released his third studio album, Abhi vs the Universe. A limited-time cassette tape of the album was produced in a small quantity and sold on Vaidehi's Bandcamp page. In December 2021, nearly three months after the release of Abhi vs the Universe, a deluxe edition of the album was released on all platforms.

On 3 August 2022, Abhi the Nomad announced a twenty-stop tour entitled Abhi the Nomad: Universe Tour. The tour ran for just over two months from 18 September 2022, to 20 November 2022, and saw support from singer-songwriter and TikTok influencer Charlie Curtis-Beard.

On 6 January 2023, Vaidehi announced on Twitter and his Discord server that a second EP with Kato on the Track, Abhi vs Kato II: Gold Standard, (which would serve as a sequel to 2020's Abhi vs Kato) was in progress. The project's first single, entitled "Gordon Ramsay", was released on 27 January. The album's tracklist was released on 22 February, and the EP was released on 24 February.

On 3 April 2023, Vaidehi announced his fourth studio album, Abhi vs the Universe II: Heart of the Galaxy, with a short teaser released to his YouTube channel. The album serves as a sequel to his third album, Abhi vs the Universe, and was released on 25 August 2023.

On 18 August 2023, an early release edition of Abhi vs the Universe II was put up for sale. It contained an early access digital edition of the album, a signed CD, a short film, and access to an exclusive livestream for fans. The album is supported by three singles, "Casanova", "Star Death", and "Top Ramen".

2024–present: Universe Goods Co. and Destroyer

In 2024, Abhi the Nomad launched an independent label called Universe Goods Co., and subsequently formed a pop rap group called Ice Cream Social with his frequent collaborators, including singer Harrison Sands and producer Shane Doe. Their debut single "Hola" was released in January. Vaidehi also signed rapper Cooley Cal to the label.

He released his fifth and final album Destroyer on June 27, featuring the singles "Backrooms", "London Fog", "Nepo”, and "Do Not Destroy". This was following an announcement that he would retire from music after the album cycle.

Personal life As of October 2019, Abhi the Nomad resides in Austin, Texas.

Of his heritage, he stated in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times "I'm not really complaining — being Indian's actually almost an advantage... but it'd be cool if a lot of Indians were prominent in hip-hop. They're not, and I don't know why."

Vaidehi supported Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

Discography Studio albums AlbumAlbum details MarbledReleased: 9 February 2018 Label: Tommy Boy Records Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD Modern TrashReleased: 4 October 2019 Label: DeepMatter Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl Abhi vs the UniverseReleased: 12 September 2021 Label: UnderCurrent Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl, cassette Abhi vs the Universe IIReleased: 25 August 2023 Label: UnderCurrent Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl, CD DestroyerReleased: 27 June 2025 Label: UnderCurrent Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl, CD

Extended plays AlbumAlbum details BeginningReleased: 22 December 2014 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Where Are My FriendsReleased: 14 October 2015 Label: OK-Tho Records Formats: Digital download, streaming CatharsisReleased: 21 October 2016 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Abhi Vs Kato (with Kato)Released: 4 November 2020 Label: UnderCurrent Formats: Digital download, streaming Abhi Vs Kato II: Gold Standard (with Kato)Released: 24 February 2023 Label: UnderCurrent Formats: Digital download, streaming Icarus (with Khary)Released: 23 August 2024 Label: Universe Goods Co. / Kousteau Formats: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes AlbumAlbum details Cat Food: The MixtapeReleased: 20 November 2023 Formats: Digital download