Ikka owns one of the most recognisable voices. The hip-hop artist’s distinctive snarl can be heard on all manner of Punjabi and Bollywood tracks. But nothing beats his own work and he brings his lyrical A-game to his second album, Nishu. Just like his 2020 debut, I, the rapper takes stock of his journey so far. However, he also digs deep into his childhood, discussing inner demons (“Spooky Song”), allegiances (“Sab Jaanta Hai”) and sunnier days (“Dhoop Chhaon” with Rawal). He pulls in friends like Badshah on “Trap Munde” and Raftaar and Kaater on “Top Off”, then runs off the rails with Seedhe Maut, Raga, Aghor and producer Sez on the Beat for “Sanki”.
