Yashraj

Yashraj Mehra, better known as Yashraj is an Indian rapper, writer, and composer. He is primarily known for his songs like "Ishq Nachaawe" from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, "Murder Mubarak- Title Track" from the film Murder Mubarak, and his single tracks like "Hausla", "Dhundhala", "Gabbar, "DLL" and "Daae / Baae". He has featured in Vogue, Forbes India and Grazia Magazine.

Career

2019-2022: Career beginnings and "Dhundhala" Yashraj made his debut in the Indian hip-hop scene in April 2020 with the release of his debut EP titled Azaad Hu Mein. The EP, whose theme revolved around "resolving the inner conflict first, in order to fight the world in any given situation" paved the way for him to get established as an up and coming rapper, as he released various singles like "Do Khidkiyaan", "Khel", "Galat / Sahi", "DLL", "Part of Me", among others. He broke into the mainstream hip-hop scene with his track "Hausla", featuring Burrah and produced by Dropped Out. Accompanying his solo single releases, most of which were produced by fellow collaborator Dropped Out, he also became known for his commercially successful collaborations on various songs spanning different genres like "Raakh" with Karan Kanchan, "Kho Gaya" with Zaeden, "Dhundhala" became a global mainstream hit, amassing over 100 million streams on Spotify. In 2022, he released his second EP, Takiya Kalaam, featuring tracks produced by Dropped Out, Lambo Drive, Karonik and Akash Shravan.

2023-present: Collaborations and mainstream success In 2023, Yashraj followed with releasing the EP, Ladke Convict, which featured Chaar Diwaari and Hanumankind. Kshmr, Yungsta and Tsumyoki. and "Hiir" with Armaan Malik.

In February 2024, Yashraj performed at NSCI SVP stadium alongside fellow rapper Dino James as a supporting act for American rapper G-Eazy's performance. In July 2024, he released his third EP, Meri Jaan Pehle Naach, featuring disco pop and Hindi film music influences. It was preceded by the release of three lead singles from the album, "Daae/Baae", "GABBAR", and "Kaayda/Faayda". In the same year, he sung the title track for the film Murder Mubarak and the song "Ishq Nachaawe" for the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. He was featured in Rolling Stone India 's first edition of the "Future of Music" list in 2024. In December 2024, he released the track "Sanatan", a dedication to his hometown. The track focused on the themes of “middle-class mindset” to “societal expectations” and "personal ambitions revolving around being a hip-hop artist who are now more than ever likely to get typecast".

In 2025, he released his fourth EP, 3P, which contained 3 songs, featuring production from NEVERSOBER and Talal Qureshi. In the same year, he was featured on the song "Wheel of Time", from the album, Sounds of Kumbha, by Grammy-nominated producer Siddhant Bhatia alongside Ajay Prasanna and Aditya Ghadvi. In the same year, he also collaborated with KRSNA on "Talk My Shit/Guarantee", Badshah on "DAF", and Calm on "TOP FLOOR SHiii". He also appeared as a guest judge on the show, India's Got Latent in the first and second season.

In 2026, he was included in Forbes India 's 30 Under 30 list. In the same year, he performed at the second edition of the 3-on-3 celebrity basketball game, BUDX NBA House, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, alongside fellow rappers Nav and Reble.

Artistry Yashraj cites Nas, André 3000, J. Cole, Drake, ASAP Rocky, Divine, Naezy and Tyga as major inspirations. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan "Ishq Nachaawe" Rashmeet Kaur, Yashraj Yashraj, Dhrruv Yogi Rashmeet Kaur, Karan Kanchan Singles & collaborations Year Title Featuring artist(s)Notes2019Gully Beat CypherD-Cypher, Yashraj, Vrindam, Siyaahi, Zedano 2020 Do Khidkiyaan Feat. Dropped Out Kanipatu Feat. Rishi Rich KhelFeat. Manin Hausla Feat. Dropped Out, Burrah Galat/Sahi Feat. Dropped Out2021VN1 (Seekh)12.Feat. Karm Solah Kho Gaya Zaeden feat. Yashraj, AAKASHFrom the album Genesis 1:1 by Zaeden DLL Feat. KatoptrisVN2 (Mauke)Feat. Karonik Ek Saath Feat. Dropped Out Part of Me Been Too Long VN3 (Udaan)Feat. Manin Complicated Feat. Dropped Out, Ramya Pothuri Raakh Feat. Karan Kanchan, Dropped Out BesabarFeat. Karonik2022DhundhalaFeat. Talwiinder, Dropped OutRuhLost Stories feat. Yashraj, Nikhita GandhiFarzi GalibFeat. ManinBura/BhalaFeat. Akash Shravan MITTIChaar Diwaari feat. YashrajFrom the EP Tere Maiyat Ke Gaane by Chaar Diwaari 2023VN4 (Gati)Feat. RobuBevda Freestyle Feat. Zero ChillBombay CoastFeat. MLHVR, Adil, Deorachit SaveraYungsta feat. Sez on the Beat, YashrajFrom the album Meen by Yungsta IDENTITY THEFT.Feat. Chaar DiwaariBaith JaaoFeat. Akash ShravanEnemiesKSHMR feat. Hanumankind, YashrajFrom the album Karam by KSHMR stop calling meFeat. KayanBoldu SachBharg feat. YashrajFrom the album Nikamma by BhargBREAKSHIT!Tsumyoki feat. Calm, YashrajFrom the album A Message From The Moon (Deluxe) by Tsumyoki 2024ToastRoshniLisa Mishra feat. Yashraj, CharanFrom the album Sorry, I'm Late by Lisa Mishra Daae / BaaeFeat. Dropped OutFrom his album Meri Jaan Pehle Naach SANATAN Feat. NEVERSOBER

Talk My Shit/Guarantee KRSNA feat. Yashraj, NEVERSOBER From the mixtape Yours Truly by KR$NA Wheel of Time Siddhant Bhatia feat. Ajay Prasanna, Yashraj, Aditya Ghadvi From the album Sounds of Kumbha'' by Siddhant Bhatia TOP FLOOR SHiiiFeat. Calm, NEVERSOBER DAFFeat. Badshah 2026Mujhe Yeh Gaana Pasand Hai

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