CALIFORNIA-BASED DESI HIP-HOP ARTIST Bandzo3rd aka Ryan Tanveer raps about having a Rolex on his wrist and Bata footwear on "Phasna Nahi," his latest collaboration with Jabalpur rapper Deeking aka Dhruv Pyasi.
Over the last four years, Tanveer - a Karachi-born kid who moved with his family to South California at the age of 13 - has become one of the most distinctive voices in Indian hip-hop, even if the collabs are long-distance. Case in point, the 25-yearold's brief but explosive flow on New Delhi duo Seedhe Maut's "Luka Chippi," from the massive 2023 mixtape. It's become one of the most popular songs off the mixtape and Bandzo3rd has been linking up with several other topline artists like Raga ("Sir Kholkar"), Panther ("Tod Fod") ever since he released his debut song "Yaar Koi Nai" with fellow desi diaspora artist Guru Lahori in 2020.. It's become one of the most popular songs off the mixtape and Bandzo3rd has been linking up with several other topline artists like Raga ("Sir Kholkar"), Panther ("Tod Fod") ever since he released his debut song "Yaar Koi Nai" with fellow desi diaspora artist Guru Lahori in 2020.
In an interview with Rolling Stone India, Bandzo3rd talks about "Phasna Nahi," his journey so far and how performing in India soon remains a "top priority" for him. Excerpts:
Rolling Stone India: “Phasna Nahi” is pretty cool in that it feels like DeeKing has a flow and intensity that wants to match your signature style. What was it like working on this track?
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