Azadi Records is proud to present the latest release by Mumbai-born / New York-based hip-hop artist Adi. Titled “.22” (pronounced ‘Point Twenty Two’), the record is the promising young rapper’s debut release on the label and dives deep into the mental health crisis faced by a concerning number of India’s youthful population today. By tackling the taboo of and intricacies surround the discussion of mental health, Adi hopes to add value and hope to the narrative around the ongoing crisis.
.22 is about Adi navigating his way through the music business as a newcomer. It talks about the loss of relationships that comes as the cost of prioritizing work, all against a ticking clock that tells you that there is a limit to when one can make great music or be recognized for it. It addresses suicidal thoughts, but in a way to normalize the occurrences of them.
