Many who are reading this likely first heard of Muhfaad when he collaborated with Raftaar on the track “Saare Karo Dab.” However, the truth is that Muhfaad earned his fame in the Indian Hip Hop, specifically the Delhi underground hip hop scene, long before that. He was considered one of the most promising artists in the community around 2016. He was also one of the earliest artists signed to Artisttaan, which was a significant deal in the emerging Desi Hip Hop industry at the time. His track “Sach Too Much Hai” garnered considerable attention from viewers back then within the growing Indian Hip Hop fan base.
Following this, Muhfaad left that label and signed with DMF. He released a few major collaborations under DMF, maintaining good momentum in the Desi Hip Hop space. He was collaborating with big names like Bilal Saeed and simultaneously held his position in the underground scene by teaming up with Emiway Bantai and other contemporary underground rappers on various tracks.
Raftaar vs. Muhfaad: A Major Rift in Indian Hip Hop
One of the most prominent reasons cited for the rift between Raftaar and Muhfaad, a feud that gripped the Desi Hip Hop community, appears to be Muhfaad not being invited to MTV Hustle (a prominent Indian Hip Hop reality show). Muhfaad claimed during an Instagram Live session that Raftaar had promised him an invitation, which never materialized.
Muhfaad directly called out Raftaar in his track “Happy Diwala.” This track gained significant audience traction and made it clear to the public that the relationship between the two artists had soured. Subsequently, Kr$na took somewhat indirect shots at Muhfaad in his track “Untitled.” The situation escalated, leading to a series of back-and-forth diss tracks between Muhfaad and Raftaar, resulting in an intense and legendary clash that is frequently discussed in Desi Hip Hop circles.
The Iconic Insta Live Episode in Desi Hip Hop History
The Instagram Live “war” that transpired between Muhfaad and Raftaar is arguably one of the most entertaining and talked-about moments in the history of the Desi Hip Hop (DHH) scene. Rappers joined the discussion to speak about their issues, but the entire conversation ultimately seemed to turn in Raftaar’s favor, as he dominated the debate while Muhfaad appeared flustered or nervous.
Actual Reason Behind Muhfaad’s Downfall in DHH
The main reason Muhfaad became irrelevant in the competitive Indian Hip Hop landscape was the drastic decline in the quality of the beats he chose to rap over. Candidly, the production quality of his tracks was consistently weak from the beginning; there are hardly two or three tracks with good production. This technical aspect of his music did not resonate well with Desi Hip Hop fans, who began to pay less attention to his releases, eventually leading to Muhfaad’s irrelevance in the scene.
When discussing bars (lyrics) and flows, Muhfaad is undoubtedly one of the finest artists in DHH (Desi Hip Hop). People clearly recognized this during his beef with KR$NA, understanding that he was a formidable lyricist who offered proper and intelligent rebuttals. To improve his sonics and regain relevance within Indian Hip Hop, he needs to work with better producers.