Kerala-born rapper Hanumankind has captured global attention with his latest music video, "Big Dawgs," filmed in the infamous Wall of Death. Released three weeks ago, this high-energy hip-hop track has quickly become a sensation, amassing over 11 million views on YouTube.
Hanumankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, grew up in Texas before settling in Bengaluru. He made his debut with the EP "Kalari" and later released the collaborative project "Surface Level" with producer Kalmi.
"Big Dawgs" is produced by Brown Crew Productions' Kalmi and directed by frequent collaborator Bijoy Shetty. Hanumankind himself wrote, composed, and performed the track. The rapper previously teamed up with Shetty for the single "Rush Hour" in 2022.
Interestingly, "Big Dawgs" was shot in Ponnani, often referred to as the Mecca of Kerala. The song's essence is captured in its YouTube description: “Pushing culture baby, got that product you can’t measure.”
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The track combines desi swagger with Western influences, resulting in a hard-hitting mix of punk energy and powerful drum beats. The music video showcases Hanumankind performing inside a car navigating the Wall of Death, with visuals by Abhinay Pandit and editing rounding out the production.
Discussing the video with Rolling Stone, Hanumankind explained, “A lot of things are happening in this video. But mainly, if you want something, take that risk, man, or else it won’t happen. Even if you fail, it’s still the act of doing. For me, even if this video didn’t work out, I get to tell my grandchildren that I actually sat inside the well of death and did this. At the very least, if nothing worked out, I’m happy about that.”
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