I have been following the Pakistani underground scene for quite some time and it is having some heavy duty performing emcees. Guru Lahori is one of them and at the forefront of the movement.
My previous conversations with Guru have always hinted me that he is someone who is very versatile and open to trying different concepts. As an artist I think it is important to have a versatile catalogue and Guru Lahori’s latest track cements my claim. ‘Laung Gawacha‘ is an experimental EDM track which has various traditional Pakistani instruments fused alongside a trap vibe. Farasat Anees has done a superb job on the production and the composition as well. Farasat has been making music for quite some time and has his own following due to his unique flavor.
There are not many emcees or artists who dare to enter such fusion genres and has a relatively niche audience. I would definitely watch out for more music from this duo.
I caught up with both of these artists and below is how our conversation went.
Guru Lahori :
Q1. What was the idea behind the new track ?
Farasat Anees sent me the beat and he told me where he needed some vocals. I just tried to do the beat justice.
Q2. Can we expect more music from their duo in the future ?
I think Farasat Anees is amongt the newer generation of producers that will make a name for himself not only Pakistan but around the world. He is very talented in his art. You can definitely expect more from us in the future.
Q3. The Pakistani Rappers are going super hard these days, any thoughts about that ?
All i can say is, its about time. Im sure there is a lot more talent out there, just not discovered yet. I Look forward to the rap/hip-hop culture growing in Pakistan in the coming years and without a doubt i will all i can to make sure it does.
Q4.Thoughts on the industry and where you think the desi-hip-hop movement is going ?
I think we are at a great place at the moment. Desihiphop/Punjabi rap is quite popular and the genre seems to be expanding, the content you guys post is proof of that.
Q5. What is next ? When is are you dropping that Guru Lahori Album ?
Other then the ongoing B.E.G (Blackeyegalaxy) content, I am also working on a few other collaborations with artists from Pakistan, India and the UK. The album is currently in the planning. Hopefully by next year i can put it out. However, Mehfil Vol. 2 is going to be out pretty soon ! So watch out for that for sure !
Q6. Any messages for fans and followers ?
Encourage Talent when you see it.I Also want to say thanks to everyone thats been supporting me, my crew, our movement and everything that we do. Without the listeners we are nothing.
Farasat Anees :
Q1. What was the idea behind the new track ?
The main idea was to experiment with EDM Trap a blend of traditional Pakistani instruments.
Q2. Can we expect more music from their duo in the future ?
Yes of course, we are currently working on future projects and hoping to capture an audience interested in both EDM and Punjabi Rap.
Q3. The Pakistani Rappers are going super hard these days, any thoughts about that ?
The Pakistani underground scene is full of talent rappers but it seems like they are being less promoted and yes there are few so called known guy(s) in the scene who are not happy with their progress.
Q4. Any messages for fans and followers ?
Hope Everyone liked Laung Gawacha, and if you did please, share, like, comment and help us push it out to as many ears as possible.