Born in Calcutta, India in 1985, Ashwini Mishra, known as A-List to the hip hop community, spent his early childhood in Saudi Arabia. After the first gulf war, he spent nearly a year in the United States before moving back to India, where he still resides today. A-List had always been a fan of Hip Hop, but the love for the culture came after his 10th grade year of High School. He picked up an old Run-DMC tape and loved the way the emcee's articulated their words. For the next two years, he would spend his time as a hip hop junkie, collecting as many albums as he could from Rakim and Public Enemy to 2pac.
A-List graduated High School in 2003, around the same time he started messing with rhymes. He began to practice freestyling and perfecting his craft. That lead to small shows at local clubs and colleges, which is where he picked up a buzz. The funny thing is, A-List is one of the only hip hop artists in India, and is single-handedly bringing the culture to his part of the country. Let it be known, the conscious emcee is kicking down the door for all hip hop heads in India. One of his goals is to bring the culture of hip hop his homeland, as well as bring the realness absent in a lot of todays music.
"I aim to bring the realness back especially.", says the young mc. "In lyrics.. I wanna be able to say my piece...whether they like it or not....and I believe independent labels are the only hope for true artists if your not willing to sell out..I can't do dance tracks so I'ma fuck that and just try keep it real..I just wanna do what i love the most..rap!"
A-List's debut EP, "I Can't Lose" is available for download now. Click the image below to find out how!
FREE PARTY AT SHAANTI, CARGO. LONDON. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!
Yes that's right Shaanti are putting on a free party on Saturday 23 June at Cargo, London to showcase tracks from their new album, coming out in Summer. The night will feature the biggest names in the music industry like The Kaylan and UK Apache who are both featured on the album. The likes of, Sunit & Raxstar, MDK Cartel, A.C and Des-C will be performing live while DJs like Mo Magic, The Specialist, Juttla, Nuphlo, Manga, Rich Reason and MSc will be spinning the beats and many more to be confirmed. To get free tickets all you have to do is email us on music@shaanti.co.uk saying "We Love Shaanti & Cargo." So what you waiting for, email us your full name and don't forget to include your home address and daytime contact number. Terms and Conditions Apply: 2 free passes per person per email. You have to be over 18 to enter. Management have the right to refuse entry. For full terms and conditions or further information contact 07968 366878.
New FREE beat available at the soundclick logo below called "Bells of Sharp." Also 9 Free remixes being uploaded including 2Pac's "Thugs get lonely too!"
Hey What’s up !!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas, and wishing you all the best for this New year 2007!!
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yo a list man, happy new year. Good to see another brother holdin down hip hop culture in India. You still based in calcutter? Holler at me sometime, i would love to work with the flowman of the century ;)
I stopped by to show luv and to wish you and your fam a safe and Happy New Year! Let's do business together and make 2007 a very properous year for us both!
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Yo What’s up bro ! I like your music keep in real men; stay blessed and let’s keep in touch alright. If any tracks come soon give us information about it ok . Come and take a look to ours myspace too an hope that you will appreciate our music !!!
