The Indian hip-hop scene is abuzz with the return of a formidable duo: King and Seedhe Maut. Their latest collaboration, “KODAK,” released on [date] on King’s YouTube channel, marks a powerful reunion and delivers a potent dose of raw lyricism, social commentary, and signature styles. “KODAK” is more than just a song; it’s a statement of intent, a testament to their artistic chemistry, and a reminder of their undeniable influence on the genre.
A Nostalgic Return
King and Seedhe Maut (comprising rappers Yungsta and Paulson) have a history of crafting hard-hitting tracks that resonate with the underbelly of Indian society. Their previous collaborations, like “Trippin” and “Bach Ke Bakh,” were critical and commercial successes. “KODAK” rekindles the magic of their earlier work, offering a taste of the raw energy and social commentary that fans have come to expect from the duo.
King: The Street Poet
King, known for his smooth flow and ability to weave intricate narratives, takes center stage in the first half of “KODAK.” His verses paint a vivid picture of struggle, ambition, and navigating the complexities of life on the streets. Lines like “Helo haan bhai haan yaar, gayi woh, subah gayi, chod batata hoon mein, tujhe milke, kahaan hai tu, King hai thik hai, address bhej, aa raha hoon main” (Hello brother, yeah, she left this morning, let me tell you, where are you meeting, it’s King, alright, send the address, I’m coming) establish the song’s raw storytelling approach.
Seedhe Maut: Unflinching Social Commentary
The arrival of Seedhe Maut in the second verse marks a shift in the song’s tone. Their signature aggressive flow and hard-hitting lyrics take aim at societal issues and hypocrisy. Lines like “Janam se jaati samjh na aaye, rakam ke saath hi sanam bhi aaye, aake seedhe utar ke lagte moutain bhi naache, nachaaye hum bhi baithe khele khilaye” (From birth, caste divides them, even love comes with class, coming straight down even mountains dance, we also dance, sit, play, feed) offer a scathing critique of social inequality and blind following of societal norms.
Beats that Bump
The production on “KODAK” is another highlight. The dark, ominous beat, courtesy of Shah Rule, perfectly complements the song’s gritty atmosphere. The use of subtle electronic elements adds a modern touch, while the hard-hitting drums provide a powerful foundation for the rappers’ relentless flows.
A Visual Masterpiece
The music video for “KODAK” is a visual feast, directed by [Director’s Name]. The video showcases King and Seedhe Maut in their element, performing amidst gritty backdrops that reflect the themes of the song. The use of black and white visuals adds a timeless quality, while the quick cuts and dynamic camerawork keep the pace energetic throughout.
A Forceful Reunion
“KODAK” is a powerful reminder of the creative chemistry between King and Seedhe Maut. Their individual strengths perfectly complement each other, resulting in a song that is both thought-provoking and undeniably catchy. The song’s raw energy and social commentary are sure to resonate with fans of both artists and the Indian hip-hop scene as a whole.
Beyond the Collaboration
“KODAK” is more than just a song; it’s a statement. The reunion of King and Seedhe Maut signifies their continued commitment to pushing boundaries and using their music as a platform for social commentary. The song’s success is a testament to their enduring appeal and their ability to stay relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of Indian hip-hop.
A Spark in the Scene
The release of “KODAK” has sent shockwaves through the Indian hip-hop scene. The song has sparked conversations about social issues, artistic integrity, and the power of collaboration. It will be interesting to see how other artists respond to this powerful track and whether it inspires further collaborations or ignites lyrical battles within the genre.
[Intro: King]
Hm, hmm-mm
Yeah, yeah
Main kheenchun apne paagalpan ki photo, hai fact
Maine kheenchhi apne iPhone se par moment Kodak
Main aaya patte pack karne bas you should know that
I’m feeling like I’m GOAT, man, I gotta show that (J-J-J-J)
Gotta show that (J-J-J)
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 1: King]
Aake dekh lo, bhai, maine nahin kheenchhi rajai, thodi-si hui padi jhai
Woh kheench rahi tie, kisne hai patti padai? North-East se aayi
Khaane mein roti nahin, rice, dikhne mein chhoti nahin, badhiya hai height
NCC gate ke baahar hai laga di maine gaadi aur woh mujhe dhoondhti aayi
Saath mein ek cheli pakadti laayi, safar mein ho gayi do-do lugai
Dono lugai ke hain bande ghar baithe soch rahe, “Baby nazar nahin aayi”
Baby nazar kaise aayegi jo saath gayi mere? Uska lifestyle thoda high
She loves go for wine and dine, she loves to party every night
Aur average har bandi ki tarah teri baby ne ek se tattoo chhupaye
Milega pakka dekh kalai, collarbone pe chidiya udai
Aur ek to tattoo aisi jagah pe jo ab tak tune bhi dekha na, bhai
Likha, “Bite me, bed pe fight me”
Kawasaki, kehti, “Ride me
I’m so lonely, I’m so dicy”
Ya to bande ko bol do “Main friend ke ghar” aur so jao tum bhi nicely
Puri raat woh ghar pe nahin aayi, Sultan kar gaya puri chadhai
Maine jhanjh mein pen utha kar hi likh di panne pe ek sikhai
Aisa kutta paalne ka faayda nahin jo sardi mein mange rajai
Aisi kutiya nahin banti palatu jo market mein kheli khilai
Aise bande nahin hote dost kabhi jo sabse dosti badhayein
Aur tez rap karke koi faayda nahin jab baat hi samajh na aaye
Janm se jaati samajh na aaye, rakam ke saath hi sanam bhi aaye
Aake seedhe utaar ke latte maut bhi nanga naach nachaye
Hum bhi baithe khel khilayein, antim saans tak pelte jayenge khaanske
Khayenge mai ke haath se roll bhi bhai ke haath ka
Jhai mein saath mein beat bana di UKato ne, kehta ke “Bhai, ise chod ke jayenge”
Maine bhi galiyan bana di hain highway, moti kamai hai
Pant silai hai khaki color ki, ek rapper ki pure saal ki kamai
[Skit: King]
What the fuck? Who’s calling me?
Kya chod hai, yaar? Main nahin kar raha baat
Calm, sun, tu suna de
Aur sun, Encore ko call kar ke pooch le, “Kahan par hai woh?”
Main aata hoon tab tak fame moot ke
[Verse 2: Calm]
Yeah (Prrah)
Kahani ek bandi ki milti thi mujhe Hauz Khas mein (Wooaah)
Thi party starter, mili NCC gate pe das baar (Haan)
Milti thi party mein, dikhti gaadiyon mein line’ein kaat ti
Phir dikhi Aurobindo Market mein kahin mere doston ke saath
Ye baat hai 2014 ki, karta tha promotion
Halka-phulka paisa, baap ki gaadi, bharta tel har roz hi
I was broke as fuck, karne aata tha kaam
Aur DJ Karma ne shuru mein keh diya tha, “Stay away from pussy” (Show pe bola)
To main tha kaam pe ek din, aake kehti, “Where’s your friend?” (Kahan hai?)
Kar rahe the date woh dono saalon se, “Nahin pata, behen” (Abe, mujhe kya pata?)
“Woh pick nahin kar raha hai call, use bol de na ki, “Call me back””
I told her, “Cool” aur chal pada karne kaam like it never happened (Maa chudaye na)
Phir ek raat club mein kisi usi dost ke saath hi hoon (Uh)
Hai bas ek whiskey ka paisa to main ek glass hi loon (Uh)
Un dono ka breakup ho gaya, milte hain lekin, shit is cool
Us raat bhi mile, dono thode awkward the, main khada door (Uh)
Nikla phone se jaise hi, bandi aake baithi close (Shit)
Main bar pe tha us glass ke saath, woh aake poochh rahi, “Kaise ho?” (Bas hoon theek)
Maine kaha, “Sahi” aur aankhein dhoondhne lag gayi dosto ko
To woh aane lag gayi paas aur poochh rahi, “Will you buy me a drink or no?” (Abe, chal)
Maine kaha, “Nahin, ye wali share kar lo” (Ha-ha)
Dost nahin dikha kahin, bheed thi bahut
Dost ki ex tryna feel me, bro
Mere sar mein chal rahi hain cheezein sab (Bhenchod)
Jaise “Is bandi ka scene kya hai?”
Aur koshish hai meri ise bhaav kam doon (Bhaav kam)
Like how do I tell him ki usne ye poochha ki “Kya tum pe grind kar loon?” (Ha-ha)
No saal baad, baitha tha stu’ mein, bula rahe the dost apne ghar pe, thi house party (Prrah)
“Acha change hoga,” ye soch ke chala gaya aur kaafi the log jinhein jaanta nahin (Woo)
Wahan dikha mujhe ek jaana-pehchaana-sa chehra, thi, baave, woh wahi bandi (Shit)
Alag-si lag rahi thi, alag the kapde aur alag thi bandi ki energy (Ye baat hai?)
Aise ki woh kabhi waisi to thi hi nahin (Ha-ha)
Jaise daaru to kabhi kahin pee hi nahin (Ooh)
Jaise nashe aur Hauz Khas mein jee hi nahin (Ooh)
Is bandi se seekha main ek hi cheez
Ki kaise kuch cheezein badal deti zindagi, pehle woh doobi thi daaru mein
Ab uske gale mein choker nahin, woh mangalsutra pehni hai
Pehle thi groupie, ab doodh ki dhuli hai
Pehle tha rapper koi daddy, ab bachchon ki mummy hai, gharelu bandi hai
Shayad woh soche ki, “Pehle bahut masti ki hai, abhi do bachche aur pati hai”
Badli woh kyun ki bahut thi zimmedariyan
Bahut achhi maan hai aur apne liye waqt nahin hai (Prrah)
[Bridge: Calm]
Kiya jo sahi laga dekh ke, ateet ko fainke woh jeb se
Usne ye socha ki “Ye bata, kab tak koi bhagega aur bachega chain se?
Kiya jo sahi laga dekh ke
[Skit: Calm & Encore ABJ]
Fuck, Encore kahan hai? Ise phone karta hoon, ek second
(*Phone rings*)
Hello
Abey yaar, bandi to palat gayi, yaar, ye
Jiske saath main aaya hoon, yaar, show ke baad
Haan bhai, I told her, no fucking feelings, bro (Pfrr)
Pata nahin, kya keh rahi hai? “Doston se baat kar le mere”
Ruk, main tereko callback karta hoon, yaar, do ghante de mereko, sab samjhata hoon
[Verse 3: Encore ABJ]
Us dumb bitch ko baatein samajh nahin aa rahi to ye extra slow hai
“I really love you for the night par mere pe extra do hain (Haan, ji)
Agli do raat ke liye, tere naye daddy ke saath
Har raat nai J’ Lo’ hai jo chahti tujhse extra low hai (Facts)
Aur extra thick hai aur sexy lips hain”
Hold up, chal rahe mere extra lips hain
Kyunki ab woh lag rahi extra jealous aur ye extra risk hai
Ek nakli rape ke case mein jail, without the bail hai
Aur woh bhi extra shit hai to dhyaan se
Soch ke main wapas bed pe uske saath mein (Haan)
Mera haath jaaye uski taang se hota wahan andarooni jhang pe
Kamar se khenchun usko apne paas mein
Kalai ko jitna tight se pakadun, utni lambi saans le (Haan)
Gale se aata uske kaan pe bolun, “Meri chhoti-moti-si baaton ko jaan de
Main rehta hoon distant” “Kitna distant?” “Bitch, saatve aasmaan pe
Baakiyon ne bech die hain apne par pehle hi kaudi ke daam pe (Kaudi)
It’s funny kaun, kya-kya kar sakta hai “Sorry” ke naam pe (Sorry)
Aue usse yaad aaya, aaj raat ke lie thank you
Kal raat naya hotel bed (Yeah), naya restaurant (Yeah), naya menu
Tear dil todna hota toh main pehle hi deta keh jhooth
Emotionally unavailable, there’s nothing that you can do”
Ab sun rahi hai itne itminaan ke saath
Hain honth abhi bhi chal rahe uske kaan ke paas
Aur usne bola, “Fine, I get it par ye tera hi hai loss
But, promise me, you’ll call again”
Main has ke bola use, “Of course, bye” (Ha-ha)
[Skit : Encore ABJ]
(*Phone rings*)
Hello, haan, bhai
Haan, yaar, gai wo
Subah gai
Chhod, batata hoon tereko milke, kahan hai tu?
King ke yahan hai?
Theek hai, address bhej, pahunch raha hoon main