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The song "Club le Mabbule" was composed by Adhi when he was in his first year of college.<ref name="thehindu1"/> On how it developed, he recalled, " I grew up watching my mother and aunts just being traditional, and when I saw girls going to bars, I immediately wrote the lyrics of that track. And through my lyrics I am raising the debate over whether we are really changing as a society or are simply aping the West."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/Tamizhan-da--Hip-hop-goes-seriously-Tamizh-imagegallery-2-Features-miqr3Jaebiisi.html|title='Tamizhan da' - Hip hop goes seriously Tamizh|work=Sify|accessdate=5 February 2015}}</ref> In 2011, when Adhi started taking it seriously and doing it as a project, he approached several radio stations;<ref name="thehindu1"/> [[Ma Ka Pa Anand]]&nbsp;— then an RJ at [[Radio Mirchi]]&nbsp;— allowed Adhi to perform the song on his show,<ref name="guindy times" /> with Bharadwaj Balaji also performing.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/another-kolaveri-in-the-making-602653 | title=Another Kolaveri in the making? | work=[[NDTV]] | date=1 December 2011 | accessdate=3 December 2014}}</ref> The recording became viral, crossing over two million views within a week of its release on YouTube. Afterwards [[Remy Martin]], an international brand, was surprised by his determination and after listening to the song they decided to launch "Hiphop Tamizha" as an official brand,<ref name="guindy times" /> in February 2010.<ref name="cadence" /> Hiphop Tamizha are also credited to be the pioneers of Tamil hip hop.<ref name=nh7>{{cite web | url=http://nh7.in/indiecision/2012/07/05/hiphop-tamizha-release-debut-album/ | title=Hiphop Tamizha to Release Debut Album Next Month | publisher=[[NH7 (webzine) |NH7]] | date=5 July 2012 | accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref> In January 2011, they performed live at "One Chennai One Music", an event organised by [[Radio One (India)|Radio One]] to promote independent music in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/stay-tuned/article1036461.ece|title=Stay tuned!|work=The Hindu|date=6 January 2011|accessdate=20 January 2015}}</ref>
The song "Club le Mabbule" was composed by Adhi when he was in his first year of college.<ref name="thehindu1"/> On how it developed, he recalled, " I grew up watching my mother and aunts just being traditional, and when I saw girls going to bars, I immediately wrote the lyrics of that track. And through my lyrics I am raising the debate over whether we are really changing as a society or are simply aping the West."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/Tamizhan-da--Hip-hop-goes-seriously-Tamizh-imagegallery-2-Features-miqr3Jaebiisi.html|title='Tamizhan da' - Hip hop goes seriously Tamizh|work=Sify|accessdate=5 February 2015}}</ref> In 2011, when Adhi started taking it seriously and doing it as a project, he approached several radio stations;<ref name="thehindu1"/> [[Ma Ka Pa Anand]]&nbsp;— then an RJ at [[Radio Mirchi]]&nbsp;— allowed Adhi to perform the song on his show,<ref name="guindy times" /> with Bharadwaj Balaji also performing.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/another-kolaveri-in-the-making-602653 | title=Another Kolaveri in the making? | work=[[NDTV]] | date=1 December 2011 | accessdate=3 December 2014}}</ref> The recording became viral, crossing over two million views within a week of its release on YouTube. Afterwards [[Remy Martin]], an international brand, was surprised by his determination and after listening to the song they launched "Hiphop Tamizha" as an official brand,<ref name="guindy times" /> in February 2010.<ref name="cadence" /> Hiphop Tamizha are also credited to be the pioneers of Tamil hip hop.<ref name=nh7>{{cite web | url=http://nh7.in/indiecision/2012/07/05/hiphop-tamizha-release-debut-album/ | title=Hiphop Tamizha to Release Debut Album Next Month | publisher=[[NH7 (webzine) |NH7]] | date=5 July 2012 | accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref> In January 2011, they performed live at "One Chennai One Music", an event organised by [[Radio One (India)|Radio One]] to promote independent music in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/stay-tuned/article1036461.ece|title=Stay tuned!|work=The Hindu|date=6 January 2011|accessdate=20 January 2015}}</ref>


Their début album ''[[Hip Hop Tamizhan]]'' was released on 17 August 2012 at [[Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai. Publicised as "India's first Tamil hip hop album", the album was launched by Purple note and produced by Remy Martin, who was for the first time associated with an Indian album. The music for all the songs was composed by Adhi and Jeeva while the songs were written by Adhi.<ref name="Music Perk"/> The studio version of "Club le Mabbu Le" released on 26 August 2012 on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK7shf-5soU | title=Club le Mabbu le (Official Music Video) | publisher=YouTube | date=26 August 2012 | accessdate=15 April 2013 | author=Hiphop Tamizha}}</ref> The official music video for "Iraivaa" was officially launched on 6 April 2013,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/37-iraiva-music-video-launch-april-4.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— Iraiva&nbsp;— Music Video Launch&nbsp;— April 4 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> along with a video documenting [[making-of|it's making]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ssmusictheblog.blogspot.in/2013/04/ss-music-exclusive-making-video-of-hip.html | title=SS Music Exclusive Making Video of Hip Hop Tamizha's Iraiva | publisher=[[SS Music]] | accessdate=12 November 2014}}</ref> "Iraivaa" was uploaded to YouTube 13 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5PD4_Uy-00&feature=youtu.be | title=Iraiva (Official Music Video) | publisher=YouTube | date=13 April 2013 | accessdate=15 April 2013 | author=Hiphop Tamizha}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news-interviews/38433580_1_soodhu-kavvum-anirudh-ethir-neechal | title=Rapper Adhi impresses with new video | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=10 April 2013 | accessdate=12 April 2013 | author=M. Suganth | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214094103/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news-interviews/38433580_1_soodhu-kavvum-anirudh-ethir-neechal | archivedate=14 December 2013}}</ref> Venkatrangan R of ''Musicperk'' called the album "A must listen. Not only for the music but for the messages hidden in it."<ref name="Music Perk"/> The album was a commercial success, and became the best-selling music album of 2012 on [[Flipkart]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/news/8-music/42-hip-hop-tamizhan-best-albums-on-flipkart-com-for-2012.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— Hip Hop Tamizhan&nbsp;— Best Albums on Flipkart.com for 2012 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref>
Their début album ''[[Hip Hop Tamizhan]]'' was released on 17 August 2012 at [[Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai. Publicised as "India's first Tamil hip hop album", the album was launched by Purple note and produced by Remy Martin, who was for the first time associated with an Indian album. The music for all the songs was composed by Adhi and Jeeva while the songs were written by Adhi.<ref name="Music Perk"/> The studio version of "Club le Mabbu Le" released on 26 August 2012 on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK7shf-5soU | title=Club le Mabbu le (Official Music Video) | publisher=YouTube | date=26 August 2012 | accessdate=15 April 2013 | author=Hiphop Tamizha}}</ref> The official music video for "Iraivaa" was officially launched on 6 April 2013,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/37-iraiva-music-video-launch-april-4.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— Iraiva&nbsp;— Music Video Launch&nbsp;— April 4 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> along with a video documenting [[making-of|it's making]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ssmusictheblog.blogspot.in/2013/04/ss-music-exclusive-making-video-of-hip.html | title=SS Music Exclusive Making Video of Hip Hop Tamizha's Iraiva | publisher=[[SS Music]] | accessdate=12 November 2014}}</ref> "Iraivaa" was uploaded to YouTube 13 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5PD4_Uy-00&feature=youtu.be | title=Iraiva (Official Music Video) | publisher=YouTube | date=13 April 2013 | accessdate=15 April 2013 | author=Hiphop Tamizha}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news-interviews/38433580_1_soodhu-kavvum-anirudh-ethir-neechal | title=Rapper Adhi impresses with new video | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=10 April 2013 | accessdate=12 April 2013 | author=M. Suganth | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214094103/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news-interviews/38433580_1_soodhu-kavvum-anirudh-ethir-neechal | archivedate=14 December 2013}}</ref> Venkatrangan R of ''Musicperk'' called the album "A must listen. Not only for the music but for the messages hidden in it."<ref name="Music Perk"/> The album was a commercial success, and became the best-selling music album of 2012 on [[Flipkart]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/news/8-music/42-hip-hop-tamizhan-best-albums-on-flipkart-com-for-2012.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— Hip Hop Tamizhan&nbsp;— Best Albums on Flipkart.com for 2012 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> However, Adhi lamented the fact that "Club le Mabbule" was accepted by radio channels only after its viral success, and that some of his other songs never got airplay even once.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/charting-their-own-course/article4814252.ece</ref>


The India Book of Records later recognised Hiphop Tamizha as the "first artiste to release a Tamil hip hop album from India".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://m.newindianexpress.com/chennai/389 | title=Adding the native flavour to hip hop music | work=The New Indian Express | accessdate=5 October 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921105544/http://m.newindianexpress.com/chennai/389 | archivedate=21 September 2014}}</ref> On 14 February 2013, Adhi received the award for "Internet sensation of the year" from [[BIG FM 92.7]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/41-big-fm-awards-night-feb-14th-2013.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— BIG FM Awards Night&nbsp;— Feb 14th, 2013 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> Later in the same month, Hiphop Tamizha won the "Independent Artist of the Year" award at [[Anna University]]'s annual event [[Techofes]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/57-hiphop-tamizhan-adhi-wins-independent-artist-of-the-year-at-techofes-awards-anna-university.html | title=Hiphop Tamizhan Adhi wins 'Independent Artist of the Year' at Techofes Awards, Anna University | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> They also performed with American rapper [[Emcee Call]] on ''All I Wanna Say'', an album that features several samples of Michael Jackson's songs.<ref name="cadence" />
The India Book of Records later recognised Hiphop Tamizha as the "first artiste to release a Tamil hip hop album from India".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://m.newindianexpress.com/chennai/389 | title=Adding the native flavour to hip hop music | work=The New Indian Express | accessdate=5 October 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921105544/http://m.newindianexpress.com/chennai/389 | archivedate=21 September 2014}}</ref> On 14 February 2013, Adhi received the award for "Internet sensation of the year" from [[BIG FM 92.7]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/41-big-fm-awards-night-feb-14th-2013.html | title=Hiphop Tamizha&nbsp;— BIG FM Awards Night&nbsp;— Feb 14th, 2013 | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> Later in the same month, Hiphop Tamizha won the "Independent Artist of the Year" award at [[Anna University]]'s annual event [[Techofes]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tamizhanda.org/main/events/57-hiphop-tamizhan-adhi-wins-independent-artist-of-the-year-at-techofes-awards-anna-university.html | title=Hiphop Tamizhan Adhi wins 'Independent Artist of the Year' at Techofes Awards, Anna University | work=Hiphop Tamizha | accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> They also performed with American rapper [[Emcee Call]] on ''All I Wanna Say'', an album that features several samples of Michael Jackson's songs.<ref name="cadence" />

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Hiphop Tamizha
File:Adhi & Jeeva Beatz.jpg
Adhi (left) and Jeeva (right) performing at Madras Music Academy, 2013
Background information
OriginTamil Nadu, India
GenresHip hop
Years active2010–present
MembersAdhi
Jeeva
WebsiteOfficial website

Hiphop Tamizha is an Indian musical duo consisting of musicians Adhi and Jeeva based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[a] Initially underground, the duo achieved wide recognition through the track "Club le Mabbu le"; a radio performance of the song received over two million views within a week of its release on YouTube in 2011. The international brand Remy Martin, after hearing the song and being impressed with their determination, eventually launched Hiphop Tamizha as an official brand. In 2012, Hiphop Tamizha released their debut album Hip Hop Tamizhan , which is India's first Tamil hip hop album. According to Adhi, Hiphop Tamizha is a "movement started to promote hip hop culture" in Tamil Nadu. The duo have also contributed to numerous works outside independent music, including performing and composing for films and launching a clothing brand.

Origins

"Initially in 2005 most of hip hop artists used the Internet as the forum to promote their music. On the advice of YOGI-B and looking at the gradual growth of music in Tamil Nadu, I took the initiative to have an online forum called HIP HOP Tamizha with active participation from many artists. Later in 2010, it became a registered organisation uniting all the hip hop artists including beatboxers, MCs , DJs and every single artist interested in this kind of music together under one wing. It's a movement started to promote hip hop culture in the State."

— Adhi, on how Hiphop Tamizha developed[6]

Adhi was born on 20 February 1990[7] as Adhithya Ramachandran Venkatapathy,[2] while Jeeva was born on 29 June 1991[8][7] as Jeeva K.R.S.[9] Adhi was born into a middle-class family with no knowledge in music or cinema; his father works at Bharathiar University while his mother comes from an agricultural background.[3] Adhi came to know of rap music through Michael Jackson's "Jam".[10] His interest in hip hop music started developing when he was in the tenth grade. He would upload rap songs to the internet and got positive response from people expressing interest in listening to more of his music; this encouraged him to start rapping in Tamil, also because he was more comfortable with it.[6] Adhi named his account on the video-sharing site YouTube as "Hiphop Tamizha" with an image of the Tamil poet Subramania Bharati, to avoid being caught by his parents.[11] Adhi's father had initially opposed his idea of choosing music as his career;[12] Adhi himself had no formal education in music.[13] He studied at Chavara Vidya Bhavan, and electrical engineering at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology. He holds a state-level rank in Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test and is a graduate in Master of Business Administration from Madras University. As of October 2014, he is studying a Ph.D course at Bharathiar University.[11]

Adhi first met Jeeva in Orkut in 2005;[11][14] the latter adopted the moniker "Jeeva Beatz".[1] In 2006, Adhi released Viswaroobam Arambam,[1] considered the first Tamil hip hop mixtape. It also played a major role in promoting hip hop as a part of the Tamil culture.[6] In the same year, he met Yogi B of the Malaysian hip hop group Poetic Ammo, who became Hiphop Tamizha's advisor.[10] "I used to send some of my underground music releases to Yogi, and one day, I received a call from him, but I thought someone was playing a prank on me. It turned out to be him and he encouraged me to start Hiphop Tamizha," recalled Adhi years later.[9] The duo started as underground, until they were asked by the Tamil Nadu Election Commission to compose an election anthem; Adhi never knew how they found the group.[10] Hiphop Tamizha's single "Ezhuvoam Vaa" was eventually chosen as the official anthem for Tamil Nadu's 2011 state elections;[15] though the song was unsuccessful,[16] Adhi and Jeeva considered it at one point their "best work so far".[9] Although Hiphop Tamizha is a duo,[14][5] Jeeva has seldom made public appearances; Adhi told IndiaGlitz that this is due to his shyness, and compared him to the unseen lion in the emblem of India, which includes four lions, but shows only three.[17] Other independent artists have also collaborated with them, including beatboxer Bharadwaj Balaji (also known as BBB or Triple B) and B-boy Bravo.[1][18][19] The official logo of Hiphop Tamizha is a graffiti of Bharati.[6]

Career

Independent music

The song "Club le Mabbule" was composed by Adhi when he was in his first year of college.[10] On how it developed, he recalled, " I grew up watching my mother and aunts just being traditional, and when I saw girls going to bars, I immediately wrote the lyrics of that track. And through my lyrics I am raising the debate over whether we are really changing as a society or are simply aping the West."[20] In 2011, when Adhi started taking it seriously and doing it as a project, he approached several radio stations;[10] Ma Ka Pa Anand — then an RJ at Radio Mirchi — allowed Adhi to perform the song on his show,[11] with Bharadwaj Balaji also performing.[21] The recording became viral, crossing over two million views within a week of its release on YouTube. Afterwards Remy Martin, an international brand, was surprised by his determination and after listening to the song they launched "Hiphop Tamizha" as an official brand,[11] in February 2010.[9] Hiphop Tamizha are also credited to be the pioneers of Tamil hip hop.[2] In January 2011, they performed live at "One Chennai One Music", an event organised by Radio One to promote independent music in Chennai.[22]

Their début album Hip Hop Tamizhan was released on 17 August 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai. Publicised as "India's first Tamil hip hop album", the album was launched by Purple note and produced by Remy Martin, who was for the first time associated with an Indian album. The music for all the songs was composed by Adhi and Jeeva while the songs were written by Adhi.[15] The studio version of "Club le Mabbu Le" released on 26 August 2012 on YouTube.[23] The official music video for "Iraivaa" was officially launched on 6 April 2013,[24] along with a video documenting it's making.[25] "Iraivaa" was uploaded to YouTube 13 April 2013.[26][27] Venkatrangan R of Musicperk called the album "A must listen. Not only for the music but for the messages hidden in it."[15] The album was a commercial success, and became the best-selling music album of 2012 on Flipkart.[28] However, Adhi lamented the fact that "Club le Mabbule" was accepted by radio channels only after its viral success, and that some of his other songs never got airplay even once.[29]

The India Book of Records later recognised Hiphop Tamizha as the "first artiste to release a Tamil hip hop album from India".[30] On 14 February 2013, Adhi received the award for "Internet sensation of the year" from BIG FM 92.7.[31] Later in the same month, Hiphop Tamizha won the "Independent Artist of the Year" award at Anna University's annual event Techofes.[32] They also performed with American rapper Emcee Call on All I Wanna Say, an album that features several samples of Michael Jackson's songs.[9]

In November 2013, Adhi had signed an international album with Remy Martin, titled International Tamizhan, which will feature eight tracks, including two songs by American artists Sol and Emcee Call. The album will be released in English, Hindi and Tamil, and was initially scheduled for release on 15 August 2014;[16][33][34] however, the duo instead released the official video for the song "Vaadi Pulla Vaadi" from the album on the same date,[35] and as of October 2014, the album, according to Adhi is still "under progress".[11] In December 2014, he announced that he will launch "Madrasi Mafia", a music label that will manage independent music artists.[3] As of February 2015, Adhi and Jeeva are collaborating with independent Tamil singer Kaushik Krish on his forthcoming single.[36]

Other works

Though Adhi initially expressed no interest in singing or composing for films,[37] he and Jeeva have contributed to numerous works concerning cinema; Adhi sang his first film song,[37] titled "Thapellam Thappe Illai" composed by Vijay Antony for Naan (2012).[38] He also sang the title track of Ethir Neechal (2013) composed by Anirudh Ravichander and accompanied by Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.[39][40] Adhi wrote "Sudden Delight", composed by Santhosh Narayanan and performed by Rob Mass for Soodhu Kavvum (2013).[41][42] In May 2013, Anirudh again collaborated with Adhi to perform the song "Chennai City Gangsta" along with Hard Kaur for Vanakkam Chennai.[43][44] In July 2013, Hiphop Tamizha composed "Na Na Na (Nice v/s Naughty)", a song used for promoting The Smurfs 2 in India. The song also features nine contestants from the singing reality show Indian Idol Junior.[45][46]

In August 2013, Adhi told Behindwoods that he would be acting as the lead in a film based on Hiphop Tamizha, which did not materialise;[47] in October 2014 he told Kungumam that despite receiving many offers, he has no interest in acting as a cinematic hero.[48] In November 2013, Hiphop Tamizha launched "Tamizhanda Clothing", a collaboration between them and a firm named Difference of Opinion.[49] In September 2012, they composed and wrote "Poda", a song celebrating the 10th anniversary of the television channel Sun Music.[50] Their third collaboration with Anirudh was for Kaththi (2014) where they performed the song "Pakkam Vanthu".[51][52]

Hiphop Tamizha debuted as music composers for Aambala (2015),[53][54] where they wrote all the six songs and performed three: "Pazhagikalaam", "Aye Aye Aye" and "Inbam Pongum Vennila",[55][56] which is a remix of the namesake song from Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959).[57] They will also compose for Indru Netru Naalai,[58][59] set to be released in March 2015.[60] Adhi wrote and co-performed "Naam Vaazhndhidum", composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the upcoming Vai Raja Vai.[61][62] Hiphop Tamizha will also compose for Thani Oruvan.[63] In February 2015, Adhi was named "The Rising Star of 2014 Male" at the Edison Awards.[64][65]

Musical style

Adhi told Sudhish Kamath that he was inspired by the works of Michael Jackson and Jay-Z.[10] In July 2013, he said that he draws inspiration from Tamil poetry, mostly those by Subramania Bharati.[66] In 2014, he said that Hiphop Tamizha's aim is to rebuke the belief among contemporary youngsters that conversing in Tamil is "not cool", and that the project was started to enable them to "relate to the concept of being a proud Tamizhan, to give them an identity".[67] Although the songs "Manithan Tamizhan" and "Tamizhanda" glorify the culture and language of Tamil Nadu while simultaneously lamenting their negligence in present day,[15] Adhi has stated that through Hiphop Tamizha and their songs, he does not want to preach that Tamil people should speak their native language or sing praises for it, but to give it a little respect in the way they do with English.[14] He has also said that he wants to change the Indian urban culture of hip-hop being about wearing "baggy pants, ‘bling’ and big shirts" and eliminate the notion that rap music is about "the money, the women and the gangster-ism".[68] Although lacking formal education in music, Adhi claims to compose purely on instinct.[13]

The duo's songs cover a wide range of issues across various fields; "Club le Mubbu le" covers the ills of Tamil women, which include clubbing, pubbing, drinking, smoking, doing weed and having live-in relationships.[69] "Vaadi Pulla Vaadi" focuses on the conflicts of caste and love, and was inspired by the personal experiences of Adhi's friends.[14] According to him, "Iraiva" talks about how love is not the end of life: "Two people might really be in love, but because of things like caste, they might not be able to be together. This, we feel, is because of lack of education and awareness". The song "Karpom Karpippom" is dedicated to education.[18]

Controversies

"Club le Mubbu le" created a stir because of its portrayal and depiction of Tamil women.[69] Sofia Ashraf, lyricist and rapper of the Chennai-based band Peter Kaapi band claimed that the song was not only disrespectful to women, but also an insult to rap music. Responding to this, Adhi said, "Hip hop is about self expression and opinions so such controversies are only natural. The song was intended as a fun number and most people like it because the lyrics are witty. We also sings [sic] about social causes like education and individual identity".[70]

Discography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Studio albums

Year Album
2012 Hip Hop Tamizhan
 — International Tamizhan †

As composer

Year Film Notes
2015 Aambala
Indru Netru Naalai † Post-production
Thani Oruvan † Filming

As a singer

Year Song Film Composer
2012 "Thappellam Thappai Illai" Naan Vijay Antony
2013 "Ethir Neechaladi" Ethir Neechal Anirudh Ravichander
"Chennai City Gangsta" Vanakkam Chennai Anirudh Ravichander
2014 "Pakkam Vanthu" Kaththi Anirudh Ravichander
2015 "Pazhagikalaam" Aambala Hiphop Tamizha
"Aye Aye Aye" Aambala Hiphop Tamizha
"Inbam Pongum Vennila (Remix)" Aambala Hiphop Tamizha
"Naam Vaazhndhidum" Vai Raja Vai Yuvan Shankar Raja

Further reading

  • "ADHI RUFFLES FEATHERS WITH NEW VIDEO". Zomba.in. 28 August 2012.
  • ஹாலிவுட்டில் பாடிய தமிழ் இளைஞர் - The Hindu

Notes

  1. ^ While news reports have inconsistently referred to Hiphop Tamizha as a group,[1][2] or as only Adhi,[3][4] he clarified during the audio launch of Aambala in December 2014 that he and Jeeva are the only members.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Prince Frederick (9 February 2011). "Fascinating fusion". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Hiphop Tamizha to Release Debut Album Next Month". NH7. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Srinivasa Ramanjuam (23 December 2014). "Hiphop Tamizha on an overdrive". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Vishal's Maga Maharaju Movie Review". Filmibeat. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  5. ^ a b "'Aambala' audio launched, Pongal release!". Sify. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d "Make way for desi boys!". The Hindu. 7 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Hiphop Tamizha — About". Facebook. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  8. ^ Jeeva K.R.S. "@Kammaleswari sorry my bday is on June 29". Twitter. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d e Prashanti Ganesh (30 October 2011). "Cadence of a new culture". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  10. ^ a b c d e f Sudhish Kamath (16 August 2012). "Namma ooru hip hopper". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Akshaya Raju (16 October 2014). "English Pesnalum Tamizhan Da — A Hip Hop Tamizha Exclusive". Guindy Times. Archived from the original on 28 November 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  12. ^ Avinash Gopinath (11 November 2014). "Kollywood Gets A New Music Director!". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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