Mumbai's rap sovereign DIVINE unleashes a new single
Aag
, a blistering new single and cinematic opus releasing today via Gully Gang Records in partnership with a popular music brand. This anthem represents a bold new chapter in the multi-platinum rapper's illustrious discography, heralding the arrival of a long-awaited announcement that fans have eagerly anticipated.
Written by DIVINE and co-composed by DIVINE and Abhijay Sharma, along with additional production by Karan Kanchan, the track masterfully blends industrial textures with soaring synth accents, while orchestral swells add a surprising cinematic depth to the soundscape. From the opening bars to the final refrain, DIVINE's verses blaze trails of aura and ferocity, reaffirming his status as the king of Indian hip-hop.
His signature gravelly timbre pierces through subterranean basslines and trap-infused grooves, delivering razor-sharp lyricism and braggadocious swagger that reverberate like the heartbeat of Mumbai.
The timing of this ground-breaking single is particularly poignant, as it arrives nearly six months after his previous release, a period during which DIVINE immersed himself in introspection and artistic exploration.
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This hiatus allowed him to refine his craft, embrace new sounds, and delve deeper into the powerful themes of resilience and transformation.
Aag
embodies the culmination of these experiences—a testament to DIVINE's evolution and a bold re-entry into the spotlight that his fans have eagerly awaited.
In the song, DIVINE transcends music to craft a bold visual narrative that embodies Mumbai's fierce and unyielding spirit.
Filmed in just one day, the accompanying music video, directed by ad filmmaker John Fredrick Peter Mayne and co-directed by Joel D'Souza (JD), intertwines authentic moments with surreal, dreamlike imagery. Central to the storyline is the theme of metamorphosis, as a central female protagonist navigates through scenes—calm by day, she ignites into a nocturnal blaze as DIVINE's verses swell, symbolizing the city's capacity for both resilience and reinvention.
Shot against a surreal reimagining of Mumbai's skyline, molten rivers of light fracture concrete and AI-generated floating lava sharks which serve as powerful metaphors for survival. In seeking a connection to authenticity, the rapper draws inspiration from the Borivali tribal community who coexist with leopards, reflecting a quiet strength often overlooked.
Aag
encapsulates the essence of Mumbai: fierce, chaotic and perpetually ignited.
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