Tag: Karan Kanchan

  • United Breweries launches Kingfisher Flavours, expands beer portfolio

    United Breweries launches Kingfisher Flavours, expands beer portfolio

    MUMBAI: It’s brewing up new flavours for its bubbly and frothy beer. India’s largest beer maker United Breweries Limited (UBL) and part of the Heineken, has expanded its Kingfisher brand with the launch of Kingfisher Flavours, featuring two unique variants: lemon masala and mango berry twist. Inspired by the vibrant energy of Indian street culture, these new flavors aim to redefine the beer experience in the flavored beer category.

    The Kingfisher Flavours range merges innovation with consumer preferences for premium beer experiences, appealing particularly to a younger demographic seeking bold and unconventional tastes.

    UBL  chief marketing officer Vikram Bahl  stated: “With Kingfisher Flavours, we’re tapping into India’s vibrant street culture and reimagining it to resonate with GenZ consumers. These flavors celebrate local ingredients and the spirit of experimentation.”

    Currently available in Goa and Daman, Kingfisher Flavours plans to expand to other regions soon, offering more consumers a taste of this innovative product line.

    The launch event in Mumbai featured live performances and merchandise unveilings from artists including Karan Kanchan, Yung Raja, and Rhea Chakraborty, further amplifying the celebration of local culture and creativity.

  • Def Jam Recordings India, UMGB & Red Bull launch new season of Red Bull 64 Bars

    Def Jam Recordings India, UMGB & Red Bull launch new season of Red Bull 64 Bars

    Mumbai: Def Jam Recordings India, in partnership with Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB), announced a dynamic collaboration with Red Bull to launch the highly anticipated new season of Red Bull 64 Bars. This collaboration aims to shine a spotlight on India’s vibrant hip-hop talent, delivering eight original tracks that represent the country’s diverse music, culture across multiple languages.

    Originally conceptualised by Red Bull, Red Bull 64 Bars stands apart from traditional rap formats by eliminating commercial elements like hooks and refrains, allowing artists to focus purely on raw lyricism and beats. This stripped-back format highlights the unfiltered skill and authenticity of rappers and producers, fostering genuine artistic expression. Powered by the influence and reach of UMG’s premium hip-hop label, Def Jam Recordings India, this season promises an exciting roster of some of India’s most talented emcees, along with a star-studded lineup of producers and artists.

    The format is straightforward, although it does involve a bit of understanding of rhythm and beats. In music (and specifically hip-hop) a single bar is a measure of four counts over a beat. For 64 bars, that means there’s room enough for approximately two minutes of words. Usually, a bar is one aspect of rap vocals, which often form the verse of a song and then there’s the chorus or the hook.

    Season one of Red Bull 64 Bars featured a series of 10 rappers from around the country who worked with Mumbai’s ace beatsmith Karan Kanchan to create a new track that’s all bars. The artists included Bengaluru-based rappers such as Hanumankind and RANJ, plus Mumbai’s cream of the crop, including Dee MC, Shah Rule, MC Altaf, Tienas and Trichia Grace-Ann Rebello, also Delhi NCR bred rappers Agsy and Rawal, and Mohali-based Sikander Kahlon.

    Senior vice president & business head – new business & brand partnerships, India & South Asia, Preeti Nayyar shared, “At UMG for Brands, supporting emerging artists has always been at the heart of what we do. The 64 Bars concept has captured our interest for some time, and we knew it was the kind of project we wanted to champion and partner with. Now that it’s finally happening, we couldn’t be more excited to be part of it. This collaboration perfectly aligns with our mission to foster creativity and elevate the next wave of hip-hop talent in India. With Def Jam Recordings India being the best fit from our labels, we’re uniquely positioned to amplify this initiative. We are thrilled to be part of this incredible initiative that showcases the richness and diversity of India’s music culture through Hip-Hop. It’s a unique platform for artists to share their personal stories with the world, and we couldn’t be more excited to contribute.”

    The new season will feature three of India’s top producers — Karan Kanchan, Sez On The Beat, and Parimal Shais — who will infuse their unique creative energies into the project, shaping the future of Indian hip-hop with their distinctive styles.

    Universal Music Group head of the independent artist collective Sumedhas Rajgopal shared his excitement about the collaboration, “This partnership with Red Bull’s 64 Bars underscores our commitment to elevating and empowering the voices of Indian hip-hop talent. At Def Jam Recordings India, we are passionate about preserving the authenticity of the genre, the culture and Red Bull 64 Bars perfectly aligns with that vision. This platform gives artists the freedom to express themselves without limitations, and we are thrilled to bring these powerful, original tracks to the world. India’s hip-hop scene is evolving rapidly, and we’re proud to play a role in its journey.”
     

  • Collective Creative Labs and Liberty Shoes unite for a new campaign

    Collective Creative Labs and Liberty Shoes unite for a new campaign

    Mumbai: Collective Creative Lab’s latest campaign for Liberty Shoes “Mera Joota Hindustani” captures the essence of Indian pride and ownership for Liberty’s latest launch of graphic sneakers. Rooted in the Swadeshi concept, this campaign resonates with an audience that has a strong preference for homegrown brands over international ones, a sentiment we’ve leveraged to great effect.

    Set against the backdrop of Independence Day, the film showcases Liberty’s new range of shoes in a vibrant, celebratory environment. Collective Creative Labs has brought together people from various age groups, with a focus on the youth of India, to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures that make up our nation and the shared pride in being Hindustani.

    Five artists MC Square, Riar Saab, Shilpa Rao, Karan Kanchan, and Killa K were brought onboard. The music, produced and composed by Karan Kanchan, is an infectious, groovy track that unites these talented musicians in creating a phenomenal song. Collective Creative Labs took the reins of this campaign’s creative production, crafting a visually striking world that embodies the India of today, leaving the audience with a powerful message: being desi is undeniably cool. Collective Creative Labs is the production arm of Collective Artists Network, India’s pop culture marketplace.

    Collective Artists Network co-founder and chief revenue officer Sudeep Subash commented, “At Collective Artists Network, our mission is to be at the forefront of pop culture, and  ‘Mera Joota Hindustani’ campaign is a perfect example of that. We ensure we’re not just creating impactful campaigns, but also utilising an entire flywheel of Collective offerings that will create a lasting impact for our brand partners.”

    Liberty Shoes head of marketing Barun Prabhakar said, “Mera Joota Hindustani is more than just a campaign—it’s a celebration of our roots, our individuality, and the vibrant spirit of Indian youth. By blending new age instances with a strong Swadeshi narrative, we’ve crafted a campaign that resonates with a new generation, empowering them to wear their identity with pride. Working with Collective Artists Network has been a pleasure where we could package the entire project right from music, talents and creative production, all under one roof and create an impactful campaign.”

    Collective Creative Labs business head Sanjana Jain explained, “Pop culture drives today’s marketing, and our recent Liberty Shoes campaign proves how creativity and cultural relevance can hit the mark. At Collective, we’re your go-to for all things pop culture, offering brands fresh and unique solutions that truly stand out.”

    Prachaar Communications founder Rakshit Jain said, “Creating the ‘Mera Joota Hindustani’ campaign was a testament to the power of synergy. Collective Artists Network helped bring this vision to life by seamlessly integrating talent, music, creative production and execution. Partnering with Collective, we crafted a campaign that not only celebrates our Indian identity but also resonates with the youth in a way that’s truly viral.”

    Director & DOP Nikunj Singh shared, “I envisioned an extravagant and celebratory piece that captures the spirit of our nation, where celebration serves as a unifying force amidst our diversity. Keeping this vision in mind during the conceptualisation phase, Collaborating with Collective Artists Network helped blend the finest elements with subtle quirks to breathe life into the project.”