Hanumankind Premieres New Song “Holiday” On Colors
Will Perform At Upcoming Netflix’s Live Show “Tudum” This Saturday, May 31 From Kia Forum In Los Angeles
May 29, 2025 , Los Angeles, CA , Kerala born, Houston raised rapper Hanumankind premiered a brand new track titled “Holiday” on live performance platform, COLORS. Produced by frequent collaborators Parimal Shais and Kalmi, the new track is also available across all DSPs. A contemplative rap track, Hanumankind explores the internal struggle between destructive impulses and the search for meaning, wrestling with personal agency and fate.
“Holiday” is a prime example of the rapper’s ability to dominate a minimal beat with the same commanding presence found in his high-octane breakout singles “Big Dawgs” and “Run It Up.”
Watch the performance above or via link here: Here
The new track drop comes ahead of a huge week for Hanumankind who is set to perform at Netflix’s premier live show, “Tudum.” The rapper was already intertwined with the event premiere, having landed a placement for his hit single “Run It Up” in the official trailer for the live event. He entered the Netflix orbit with “The Game Don’t Stop,” the record he performed for the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game, the most-watched series in the platform’s history. The event showcasing upcoming releases from the streaming platform will stream live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31st.
Praise for Hanumankind:
“Explosive, commanding rap from a student of the game”
, NME
“[HMK] will have you at the edge of your seat.”
, Rolling Stone, “Best of 2024”
“Hanumankind’s “Big Dawgs” is the Breakout Hit of 2024”
, Complex, Hottest Rapper of 2024
“The Kerala-born, Texas-raised rapper is taking Indian hip-hop to a global audience.”
, The Guardian, One To Watch
“His ability to blend traditional Southern Indian elements with contemporary rap has created a distinctive sound that resonates with a diverse audience.”
, Stupid Dope
About Hanumankind:
Hailing from the Southern Indian state of Kerala, Hanumankind is one of India’s most exciting additions to the global music scene. He grew up in Houston, TX where he found his affinity for rap and freestyling before moving back to India in his adulthood. And it was here, in the burgeoning independent music scene of India where Hanumankind would cut his teeth at local open mics while releasing a string of EPs and singles catching a swell of local support , showcasing unmatchable lyrical prowess while delivering visually striking music videos.
The energy matched his live shows where he quickly began to sell out club shows, performing at festival weekenders and more. He would then sign with Def Jam India in 2023 and became one of Rolling Stone India’s “Future of Music” artists later that year. Six months later, Hanumankind broke onto the global stage with a bold new single “Big Dawgs,” produced by Kalmi. It came with an attention grabbing music video directed by filmmaker Bijoy Shetty where Hanumankind revives the adrenaline-fueled allure of the Well of Death , an iconic attraction at Indian carnivals. Bijoy’s direction captures the vibrant energy of the art form, blending Indian cultural elements with modern hip-hop flair. Capturing the attention of critics and fans alike on the internet, “Big Dawgs” won the hearts of many including rap icons like Bun B, Project Pat and A$AP Rocky who would go on to be featured on a remix.
The song peaked at #9 on the Global charts and has celebrated numerous breakthrough moments including peaking at #23 on Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart. The song ended the year RIAA Platinum certified and in the Top 10 of Most Streamed Rap Songs charts on Spotify joined by rap luminaries like Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, 21 Savage and more. He would then sign to Capitol Records and begin a run of live shows and festivals including a debut performance at Coachella earlier this year. Preceding the debut appearance, Hanumankind released his follow up single “Run It Up” , yet another explosive arrival, it reuniting the triple threat that is Hanumankind, producer Kalmi and filmmaker Bijoy, and took over conversations across the internet and social media. HMK has been heralded by the likes of Rolling Stone, Complex, NME, The Guardian and more as an artist to watch as he continues to break boundaries of blended sounds, arresting visuals and one-of-a-kind performance energy that comes from an artist destined to change the landscape of hip hop to come.
