Rapper Ankit Singh Patyal, better known as IKKA, can easily be called the 'poster boy' of Indian hip-hop. Whether it was his last two albums Nishu or I, or popular chartbusters in Bollywood films like Badrinath ki Dulhania, the artiste has cracked the code to success.
While hip-hop remains his forte, he has attempted to offer his audiences a new flavour with his third album Only Love Gets Reply with T-Series. "This time around, I have tried to maintain a balance between commercial and hip-hop through my art. There is something for everyone," he shares.
This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of India Today.
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