Manj Musik teases ‘Desi Hip-Hop 2’, a sequel to the iconic 2015 track with Badshah and Raftaar. Will Emiway Bantai join the legacy lineup?

It’s official. The OG vibes of Indian hip-hop might just make a grand return, and Manj Musik is at the helm of it. For those who’ve been riding the DHH wave since the early 2010s, this is more than nostalgia, it’s a full-blown revival.

Manj Musik, a name that commands respect in the Desi music scene, has teased the long-awaited Part 2 of the iconic track “Desi Hip-Hop.” If you remember, the original dropped on January 8, 2015, and was a seismic moment for the genre. Featuring the likes of Badshah, Raftaar, and Humble The Poet, it wasn’t just a song, it was a cultural landmark that gave Desi Hip-Hop its global voice.

A Decade Later, The Sequel Is Stirring Buzz

The buzz began when Manj Musik casually dropped a hint about the sequel on social media. Then came the fire, a fan commented, “Add Emiway in Desi Hip-Hop 2,” and guess what? Manj liked it. Simple move. Big implications.

Emiway Bantai, one of the most polarizing yet unstoppable forces in today’s hip-hop scene, has been long rumored to be a part of the sequel. His independent grind, massive fanbase, and unapologetic bars make him a perfect fit for the modern DHH soundscape. With fans demanding his name in the lineup and Manj acknowledging the suggestion, the odds just got a lot more real.

To spice it up further, Manj posted, “Trust me, the wait will be worth it.” That single line has the community speculating like wildfire. What’s cooking? Who’s in? Is it just a track, or are we getting a full-fledged movement?

Manj Musik: The Architect of Fusion and Legacy

For the uninitiated, Manj Musik (Manjeet Ral) was the frontman of RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass), the British-Indian group that revolutionized the urban bhangra and Desi fusion scene in the mid-2000s. After going solo post-2012, he continued pushing the envelope by collaborating with both Desi and international artists like Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and more.

But it was the original Desi Hip-Hop track that truly tapped into the rising Indian rap revolution. At a time when DHH was still finding its feet, this anthem brought it into the limelight.

Released under Muzik ONE Records, the 2015 track “Desi Hip-Hop” was not just a posse cut, it was a flag planted firmly into the soil of South Asian music.

It featured raw, confident verses from a lineup that would eventually shape the genre’s destiny. That track showed India and the diaspora that Desi rap was here to stay, and could compete globally.

What’s Next for Desi Hip-Hop 2?

While we don’t have a release date yet, the signs are clear: the project is in motion. And with the culture evolving faster than ever, the expectations are sky high. Will the new version bring together the OGs and the new-age firestarters like KR$NA, EPR, or Seedhe Maut?

Will we finally see Badshah, Raftaar, and Emiway on the same track, or will this sequel carve a whole new path?

One thing’s certain, Manj Musik isn’t the type to drop empty hype. With a reputation built on authenticity, bold sounds, and crossover genius, he’s not just remixing a classic, he’s likely reinventing it for the next generation.

Stay tuned, DHH fam. If history is any indicator, this sequel might just shape the next decade of Desi rap.

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