Performing with YASHRAJ

The excitement and the palpitations only meant that he needed to put his best foot forward and come up with a set they couldn’t ignore.

Not even aware that one of his favorite Rappers in India, YASHRAJ himself, will be a part of the jury, Stephen was on cloud nine. Although he had met him multiple times at different venues, and even showcased YASHRAJ some of his work. It was YASHRAJ who motivated him to drill harder to someday share the same stage as him.

Now that he was finally there, beatboxing with him, things finally seemed to align together. That day became a milestone in his artistic journey. The scores didn’t matter. Only the moments did.

Because in the end, that’s what weaves into verses and songs. A song that touches millions of hearts, with a beat and some words. An instant connection. That’s what Stephen, aka ESSENCE, and many upcoming Rappers in India are here for. To bare their lives, their perspectives, and their stories in front of the people.

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