Rising stars in the Indian hip-hop industry, Sooraj Cherukat, alias Hanumankind, were born in 1992. Based in Malappuram, Kerala, this lad’s journey from a humble little town to international stardom is one of fight, passion, and fusion of cultures in the words that define his music.
Growing up in the state of Kerala was as rich in cultural depth and diversity as Hanumankind’s music is diverse itself. But his father was in the oil business; thus, they had to move to Houston, Texas. He was a student at Houston Community College and grew up on the sounds of Southern hip-hop legends: Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Project Pat, and DJ Screw, though he was geographically farther away from them, still maintained a strong cultural affiliation with his roots as an Indian, which would come in handy later in the music.
Back to India
In 2012 he went to India and graduated in Business Administration from PSG College in Coimbatore. He managed a short stint in Goldman Sachs; however, music was written all over him.
Musical Career
Hanumankind first came into view with his debut EP Kalari, which was marked by the standout single “Daily Dose,” in 2019. He has quickly won over the Indian hip-hop scene, garnering support from festival crowds at NH7 Weekender. In the soundscape of Texas to Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Logic, Hanumankind blends his hip-hop and R&B with sounds he is proud of-a combination that sounds both worldly and distinctly his own.
Stage Name and Cultural Significance
Sooraj chose the stage name Hanumankind to acknowledge his background, combining power and devotion, as exhibited in the character of Hanuman, and intellectuality within the framework of universal goodness. In this very assimilation of the sense of proud cultural identity as well as a global audience’s appeal, he reached across Indian and international audience lineages.
Some Best Songs and Breakthrough Track:
After his debut EP, he produced Surface Level in 2020. He is more grounded in the music world, and some of the popular singles are “S.L.A.B.,” “Options,” “Beer and Biryani,” “Genghis,” “Go To Sleep,” “Rush Hour,” “Skyline,” and the viral hit “Big Dawgs.” This artist rose to fame collaborating with Def Jam India-the well-known label in the hip-hop world.
The track “Big Dawgs” turned out to be a huge breakthrough and broke 100 million views on YouTube and Gold status in New Zealand. They debuted at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and gained more than 65 million streams on Spotify, even scoring a place on Spotify’s Global Hip Hop Playlist. The video became trending on Shazam over 1.6 million searches and hit 111 million views on the social video app TikTok. Under the helm of Bijoy Shetty, the music video full of high-energy action sequences set amidst the thrilling setting of the carnival’s “wall of death” showcased the Hanumankind’s vibrancy and lyricism.
Popular Tracks Tour Details
The Hanumankind recently performed in New York for the Indian diaspora during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, where he even received a hug from the Prime Minister, an acknowledgment of his growing influence.
Other than music, Hanumankind has now entered the world of acting. He will soon feature in Aashiq Abu’s Rifle Club playing Anurag Kashyap’s son. The entry into acting further brings a new trend to his career and gives the audience a view that he is always open to experimentation and development in terms of creativity.
Net worth
In 2024, worth of Hanumankind above $3 million dollars good musician and very bright actor.
Conclusion
This was embracing roots while being very open to diverse influences which marks the journey from the roots of Malappuram to international levels – making him a distinctive sonority figure while opening his artistic ventures up that make him a dynamo of hip-hop, assuredly a talent to observe since his story keeps growing and evolving.
