An Indian rapper has made waves throughout the whole world with his international hit song “Big Dawgs.” It is an electrifying song in English that marks the first crossover of an Indian rapper into the global stage. HanuMankind or Sooraj Cherukat’s song has already surpassed 26 million views and is expected to garner even more attention. The chartbusting sensation is written, sung, and performed by Cherukat. Big Dawgs has re-defined the international hip-hop circuit. The song instantly grew popular on many social media platforms. Additionally, the smash hit has entered various international charts and is projected to be the song of the year.

Music enthusiasts especially hip-hop lovers have expressed their love for the Indian rapper’s distinct style and verbal flow. HanumanKind is currently being credited with putting the Indian hip-hop scene on the global map. Due to the genre-breaking style, many international listeners were in disbelief regarding the rapper’s roots tracing back to India. Additionally, the dynamic and thrilling music video features Maruti 800 cars and Yamaha bikes engaging in death-defying stunts. Moreover, upon learning about the virality of his song, the rapper commented under his music video, “Feels like the whole world came together here.”

Who is HanuMankind?

Sooraj Cherukat, who goes by the name of HanuMankind was born and brought up in Kerela, India, until the 4th grade. Thereafter, he grew up in Texas, United States, only to return to India. His multicultural upbringing is reflected in his art, as he is known for his fusion of desi hip-hop and western musical elements. Furthermore, this explains his southern accent with which the rapper performs. Thus, HanuMankind is a trailblazing artist who has masterfully combined his western influences with Indian roots.

The Kerela-born rapper’s rise in the hip-hop scene was marked with songs like ‘Rush Hour’, ‘Genghis’, and ‘Go To Sleep’. However, after the release of his genre-breaking song Big Dawgs, Cherukat has not only established a prominent spot in the Indian hip-hop scene but also made a significant impact on the global music domain.

Music Video for Big Dawgs

The music video for the smash hit was as innovative and unique as the song itself. The song was shot with the backdrop of daring stunts and bold riders. It was filmed in Ponnani, a coastal district in Kerala, which is also hailed as the “Mecca of Kerala.” The visually gripping video shows cars and motorbikes spinning around the ‘Well of Death’ or ‘Maut ka Kuan’.

The Well of Death is primarily an Indian circus tradition where cars and motorbikes ride around the vertical sites of a 60-foot wooden cylinder. This element of the music video completely gripped Western viewers as they are not familiar with this Indian stunt. The riders put their lives at risk while delivering a gravity-defying performance. The raw visuals were captured by Abhinay Pandit and the video was directed by Bijoy Shetty. Bijoy Shetty is the visionary behind this gripping video comprising a wild and adventurous ride.