Ruhaan79

Ruhaan79 is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Jaipur. His stage name reflects his artistic self, where the word ‘Ruhaan’ (meaning ‘soul’ in Hindi) represents his superego, and the numbers ‘7’ and ‘9’ symbolize individuality, uniqueness, and the patterns of the universe. He enjoys creating expressive, conscious, existential, self-reflective, and playful music, characterized by a blend of different genres and sounds which reflects in the versatility of his discography. His storytelling takes a unique form through the voices of his fictional characters, ‘Kaidi’ (intense and hard-hitting) and ‘Ruhaan’ (deep yet playful). The rapper made his debut with the album Kaidi No. 79 (2019). After exploring a diverse range of sounds, he has carved out his own distinctive style which keeps on evolving with each project, evident in his body of works such as Living Proof (2021), Lost & Found (2022) and Birthmarks & Scars (2024). Additionally, he is a founding member of Atrangi Funkaar, a five-piece band celebrated for its out-of-the-box compositions. The band's song Kho Gayi clinched the gold track of the year at IFP 2020 in the rock category. Atrangi Funkaar has released two EPs, Funk Shastra (2022) and Filmy (2023). Notably, he graced the cover of Spotify's 'Fresh Finds India' playlist. Tracks from Ruhaan79 have been aired on VH1, Doordarshan Rajasthan, BBC Leads, Radio City Freedom, Radio City, Red FM, FM Tadka, among others.