Chennai 'gully boys' use hip-hop skills to sound off against CAA, NRC
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As onlookers thronged the venue, one youth entered the central space and began beatboxing and others joined him. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)Lyrically satirical and humorous, the raps focused on secularism and equality. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)Even though most were complete strangers, they performed as a team. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)At least 20 rappers, singers and hip-hop dancers performed spontaneously. They rapped in Tamil, Hindi and English. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)'We have been passionate about rapping for a really long time. And rap music has always been used by artists across the world as a form to rebel; to express dissent and voice our rights,' said a 19-year-old rapper who did not want to be named. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)With the country in turmoil, youngsters in Chennai have resorted to fighting for everyone's rights the 'Gullyboy' way. (Photo | Daniel J, EPS)
