The Come Up

If Mumbai chopper Kidshot’s 2020 EP Bhot Kuch found him claiming VIP status at the Indian hip-hop banquet, his follow-up sees him celebrating success with rappers from across the land. He cruises smoothly with Raga on “Ride Slow”, parties hard with Harjas on “GOAT” and plays with words alongside Sikander Kahlon on “Samurai”. “UDD CHALE” with Bella elicits a moment of reflection, then he reminds us how he rose to the top with lightning-fast rhymes on solo cut “Gang Life” and “Dramebaaz” with fellow spitter Mack Varpe.