Gustakhi, the sixth track from The Takeover Tape, features Badshah alongside Sicklot and Parv in a bold, bar-heavy DHH track. Explore the raw vibes and underground spirit of this 2025 rap anthem.

If you thought Desi Hip-Hop was still stuck in loops or trends in 2025, Gustakhi, dropped on May 30th as the sixth track from The Takeover Tape, comes in swinging to change your mind. It’s not here to play safe or deliver a recycled formula. Instead, it puts bold verses and real rap synergy front and center.

This track pairs up a gritty underground duo, Parv and Sicklot, with none other than Badshah, who takes a sharp detour from his usual commercial bangers. 

Produced by Starboi, engineered by Sicklot and Hiten, and visualized by Utkarsh, everything about this release is deliberate. There’s an edge in every line, every frame, every beat.

Gustakhi doesn’t sugarcoat. It’s raw, confident, and built for listeners who crave authentic Desi Hip-Hop energy. From the second the beat kicks in, you’re dragged into a lyrical dogfight, one where everyone pulls their weight.

Gustakhi: Where the Underground Meets the GOAT

Here’s the beauty of this track, it doesn’t revolve around just one name. While Parv and Sicklot hold it down with tight flows and hungry verses, Badshah doesn’t phone it in. 

He ditches polished hooks for bar-heavy aggression and proves why he’s still a relevant force when it comes to actual rap.

The beat from Starboi doesn’t overpower, it opens space for storytelling, for lyrical tension. Sicklot and Hiten keep the engineering crisp but unfiltered, letting every pause feel like a setup for the next blow. This is Desi rap with no autotune bandages, just raw cuts and clean punches.

And the fans? They’re loud and clear about it:

“Walked into an IKEA store of rap flows.”

“Badshah just casually dropped one of the hardest verses.”

“He’s giving the next-gen a real shot.”

That last comment really lands, because this track isn’t just a moment for Parv and Sicklot, it’s a co-sign that speaks volumes.

What makes Gustakhi different is its commitment to keeping things grounded. No clout-chasing. No clickbait visuals. Just a deep respect for bars and the culture. 

The fact that Badshah aligns with up-and-comers on a track like this draws inevitable comparisons to someone like Raftaar, who’s long been an ally to the underground scene.

Utkarsh’s direction keeps things raw in the video too. You don’t see flashy edits, you see smoke, shadows, studio lights, and a rap session that looks and feels authentic. It’s an aesthetic choice, sure, but it also mirrors the song’s intent: keep the art, lose the filter.

Final Word

Let’s be real, rap in 2025 has often leaned toward short trends and viral loops. Gustakhi is built different. For Parv and Sicklot, it marks a major level-up. For Badshah, it’s a reminder to the game: he can still spar with the best.

If you’re a listener who breaks down bars, rewinds verses, or debates flows in your group chat, this one’s for you. It belongs in your playlist, in your headphones, in your conversations.

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