About the Movement

We represent our land through conscious rap.

Swadesi is a movement spearheaded by fiery, multi-faceted artists that represent social consciousness through music and beyond. The multi-lingual hip-hop crew believes in ‘music with a cause’. With their unsparing lyrical content intertwined with folk and bass music, Swadesi has created a unique sound and brand of its own in the Indian musical landscape. Their songs are inspired by people and made for people. Taking inspiration from the poems of social reformers like Tukaram, their verses serve as a mirror to the society. Swadesi is regarded as Indian Hip Hop’s only socio-political group, that continually aims to bring about change through art and music. The crew also believes in staying connected to their roots and through Swadesi Treks, they create raw camping experiences taking people through the local culture and history at offbeat locations.