Badshah (rapper)
Indian rapper and singer
Aditya Prateek Singh, better known professionally as Badshah, is an Indian rapper, singer-songwriter, music producer, businessman and movie producer. He is one of the most influential music artists in India widely credited with helping Indian Hip-Hop music reach global mainstream audiences. He is known for his high energy songs and commercial sound.
Badshah gained widespread recognition after his 2012 single, "Saturday Saturday", was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 movie, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. His notable works in Bollywood films include "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from Khoobsurat, "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor and Sons, "Garmi" from Street Dancer 3D, "Naina" from Crew, and "Proper Patola" from Namaste England, among others. He has also collaborated with international artists such as J Balvin and Tainy for the song "Voodoo", with the remix of the song featuring a guest verse from Lil Baby.
Badshah has appeared as a judge on MTV Hustle, Indian Idol, Dil Hai Hindustani, India's Got Talent, and India's Got Latent..
Early life and education
Prior to becoming a full-time musician he enrolled as a student of civil engineering at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, where he was exposed to new Punjabi music which prompted him to take on rap writing.
Career
2006-2012: Career beginnings, Soda Whiskey and Mafia Mundeer
Badshah started his career in the music industry with the name "Cool Equal", but then changed his name to Badshah on the Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's advice as according to Badshah, Singh thought that "he lived like a 'Badshah' (transl. king) i.e. he would wake up or call whenever he wanted to and according to his own liking".
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