Indian rapper Raftaar recently dropped a new track called Naachne Ka Shaunq featuring Brodha V. However when heard closely, it is similar to a 2017 popular rap called ‘Mans Not Hot’ by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah).
The desi rap also features three other hits from Hollywood such as ‘Gucci Gang’ by Lil Pump and ‘Bodak Yellow’ by Cardi B. That being said the lyrics are indeed original but definitely miss the mark.
As for the similarity here’s the part that coincides.
Here’s Raftaar’s version
The thinks goes skkrrrr…
Main rap karoon tha tha tha
Jo rapper hai wack
Unhe sunte ho aap aap aap
Skidipap phum phum
Gucci gang, Gucci gang come sun
Jaldi se aankhein kholo
Jinke hosh hain gumm gumm gumm
Here’s Big Shaq’s Original Version
The ting goes skrrrahh, pap, pap, ka-ka-ka
Skidiki-pap-pap, and a pu-pu-pudrrrr-boom
Skya, du-du-ku-ku-dun-dun
Poom, poom, you dun know
Not that rips offs are new to the music industry, but given the popularity of rap culture gaining momentum in India with films like Gully Boy, our desi rappers need to step up their game when it comes to storytelling with rap culture.