Shillong witnessed a surge of raw hip-hop energy on February 7 as international rapper-singer Raja Kumari headlined Hunterhood Royal Enfield’s street culture festival, presented in collaboration with Spotify RAP 91, at the Polo Grounds.
In a city known for its rich live music traditions, the performance marked a bold collision of street culture, rap, and contemporary sound.
From the moment she took the stage, Raja Kumari commanded the crowd with a charged presence, delivering a relentless, high-energy set that transformed the venue into a moving, chanting mass of sound and rhythm.
Fan favourites like Karma, NRI, Mute, and the anthemic City Slums drew thunderous responses, while tracks such as The Don, Born to Win, and Made in India pushed the atmosphere into overdrive, with the audience rapping along word for word.
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Soaking in the energy of the night, the artiste acknowledged Shillong’s musical spirit, saying the city carries one of the strongest live music cultures in the country and that the performance felt like a shared experience with the crowd rather than a solo act.
The Shillong concert stood as more than just a live show — it was a powerful statement of Raja Kumari’s influence on India’s hip-hop movement.
Blending fearless lyricism, cultural identity, and commanding stage presence, she delivered a performance that celebrated street culture while reinforcing her position as one of the defining voices of contemporary Indian rap.
