Lodhi (rapper)
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Faiq Lodhi better known by his stage name Lodhi or Lodhi Words, is a 2020 BBC Music Introducing desi hip hop artist.[1]
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Personal life
Lodhi was born in Bahawalpur, Pakistan and attended Sadiq Public School.[2] He currently lives in Hertfordshire, UK.[1]
Music career
Lodhi began writing poetry about his experience growing up in Bahawalpur. While living in the UK, Lodhi has been influenced by the contemporary underground Grime scene. [3] Lodhi is influenced by artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Nas.[4] He's featured with artists such as Xpolymer Dar, Dialect, Illmatik, Sound Shikari, Hashim Nawaz, Ghauri, Hashim Ishaq, and DAKU.
Lodhi released his first EP, The Culture Shock in 2020. This release is a fusion of UK and Desi cultures and appeared on the BBC Asian Network’s Pakistani Music charts.[5] Lodhi was featured on BBC Asian Network when his first track, "Jumma" was played as track of the week.[1]
In November 2022, Lodhi performed at the first Going South music festival in London alongside artists such as Panjabi MC, Bobby Friction, Priya Ragu and others.[6]
Discography
EP Albums
| Album Title | Songs | Artists |
|---|---|---|
| BITS (Best in the Scene) Album (2022) | Crash Course Freestyle | Lodhi |
| Yariyan | Lodhi, Kh44ki, Sheroz | |
| Kalak | Lodhi, Moaaz, Brown | |
| Haavi | Lodhi | |
| Fark | Lodhi, DAKU | |
| Sarsari | Lodhi, Bobby Rex | |
| Khoonkhaar | Lodhi, Polymath, HAMZEE | |
| The Culture Shock EP (2020) | Jumma | Lodhi (prod. by Sound Shikari) |
| Dewana | Lodhi (prod. by Sheroz) | |
| Halchal | Lodhi ft. Dialect, Xpolymer Dar (prod. by Sheroz) |
Singles
| Title | Artist info |
|---|---|
| Akhiyan (2022) | Lodhi |
| Buray Di Yaari (2022) | Lodhi, Shehroz, Professor Banner |
| Katana (2022) | Lodhi, Professor Banner, Shehroz |
| FreshWave session (2021) | Lodhi |
| The Relic - Freestyle (2021) | Lodhi (prod. by Shehroz) |
| Khaar (2021) | Lodhi ft. Hashim Ishaq & DAKU (prod. by Shaheen) |
| Wabaal (2020) | Lodhi ft. Hashim Nawaz (prod. Shehroz Baig) |
| Whip It (2018) | Lodhi x Illmatik (prod. by Ghauri) |
References
External links
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