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MTV Hustle 2.0 star Rapper GD 47 has released a new song called "Mic Naal" with emcee H$.

3rd May Mumbai: Punjab-born rapper GD47, who rose to prominence after appearing on "MTV Hustle 2.0," has just released a new song named "Mic Naal" with Punjabi underground artist H$. The song depicts GD47's profound trust in himself and his "mic" as his closest confidants.


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"Mic Naal" is GD47's most aggressive attempt yet at a 'choppy' rap flow in both Punjabi and English, with a difficult verse on the hook by Punjabi underground artist H$. The song displays the rapper's passion to his profession as well as his conviction in the power of rap music and the mike.

The recording studio is a therapeutic escape for GD47, where he can openly express his emotions, even if many around him don't comprehend his point of view or lofty ambitions. He believes that his songs will inspire others to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with zeal and enthusiasm.

The release of "Mic Naal" is a watershed moment in GD47's career, as he continues to push the frontiers of Punjabi rap music. Fans can now listen to the song on all major music platforms and observe the rapper's unwavering dedication to his profession.

Speaking about the Song GD 47 shared, “This Track is super close to my heart, I feel I have shared my heart out. I hope my fans will love this song and connect with it like they did with my previous ones. I am thankful to Def Jam India for their unwavering support and belief in my music. I am excited to see how my fans react to "Mic Naal" and can't wait to share more music with them in the future.”


Here is the link of the song: https://youtu.be/Xsj9sWifFE8






NEXA Music to Present Season 2 Super Winners Music Video

3rd May 2023, Mumbai: The winners of the highly anticipated NEXA Music Season 2 competition have been announced by NEXA, India's leading automobile brand. The top four contestants will curate a music video. NEXA Music Season 2 is a one-of-a-kind platform dedicated to discovering and promoting original English music talent in India. With over 2,400 entries from across the country, the competition garnered an enormous reaction from budding musicians. The top four winners were picked through a rigorous evaluation procedure based on their uniqueness, ingenuity, and musical talent.


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Maestro A.R. Rahman judged the winners of NEXA Music Season 2. This season's Supper winners were Hanu Dixit, Sunep A Jamir, Inga, and Gaia Meera. The music videos will be posted on the official YouTube page of NEXA Music and promoted on other social media channels. NEXA Music Season 2 has reinforced NEXA's dedication to promoting creative music talent in India. The competition has given young musicians a platform to display their ability and interact with music fans around the country.

Gaia Meera, is a Mumbai-based musician whose soft voice and poignant words have captivated audiences. Hanu Dixit, a multi-talented artist from Mumbai, sings, writes, and composes music that is both popular and meaningful. Sunep A Jamir from Nagaland uses his distinct voice and lively personality to create music that is both entertaining and moving. Inga, from Bangalore, mixes eastern and western musical influences in her work, resulting in a familiar yet refreshing sound.

Communiqué, on the success of NEXA Music Season 2, Juhi Mehta, COO of Qyuki Digital's, "We were testing water while doing the first season, and the success we achieved with Season 1 was overwhelming. We knew that we had to present much better, with responses and scale that will be touched on in season 2, and we are thrilled. We are glad season 2 received more love and recognition, which brought out the truly deserving and emerging artists from the country.”


About NEXA Launched in 2015, NEXA is designed to offer a global car buying experience to customers. Every NEXA experience is a testimony to unmatched hospitality, innovative technology and a global lifestyle. With over 407 showrooms across 250+ cities, NEXA is the 3rd largest retail automobile brand (in terms of volume). NEXA persistently stays true to its philosophy of ‘creating the new to inspire the next by providing a premium experience to everyone who enters the world of NEXA. NEXA introduced three experiential pillars which catered to the expectations of the discerning customers; NEXA MUSIC (Creation of New English Music that is Original and Inspiring), NEXA LIFESTYLE (Creation of new lifestyle experiences that are Avant-Garde and Aspirational & NEXA JOURNEYS (Creation of exclusive Journeys that are Unique). NEXA product line-up includes a complete range of premium best-sellers – IGNIS, BALENO, CIAZ, S-CROSS and XL6. Every vehicle in NEXA is curated with the best of technology, design, and features for customers’ delight. About QYUKI Co-Founded by Samir Bangara, A.R.Rahman, and Shekhar Kapur, Qyuki is a data-driven new media company which discovers & amp; invests in India’s most influential creators to help them rapidly grow their audience, create content and launch new IPs. Qyuki has to its name several premium formats like ARRived - a singing talent hunt show with A. R Rahman as a mentor, Jammin’ - a collaboration-focused music show where legendary Bollywood composers and India’s top Internet icons create original tracks - and NEXA Music - a nationwide talent hunt for English-language singers. In Jan 2020, Qyuki created a breakthrough format of a fan festival called Epic Fam Jam, which brought together India’s biggest online sensations - in thematic mini-worlds of their own for superfan meetups - topped with incredible live performances. Qyuki also exclusively manages a host of talent across various digital platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat.







The government would like to be facilitators & supporters of the media & entertainment industry

Government committed to working alongside the Media and Entertainment sector to overcome the challenge of manpower and infrastructure India has the potential to become a global leader in the AVGC industry NFDC-OTT to provide a platform to young filmmakers to showcase their talent –Secretary, Union Ministry of I &B Union Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra, presents inaugural address at 23rd edition of FICCI FRAMES


“The government would like to be facilitators and supporters of the media and entertainment industry so that it reaches the world stage". While the Media & Entertainment industry is growing at fast pace , the sector needs to step up the game to ‘catch up with the world’. "The world is interested in Indian stories and Indian culture” said Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. He was speaking at the inaugural address of the 23rd edition of FICCI FRAMES here in Mumbai today. The 23rd edition of FICCI FRAMES, one of Asia’s largest and most definitive annual global convention on the business of Entertainment is being held from the 3-5th May 2023 at , Powai, Mumbai.

Further speaking on overcoming the challenges of manpower and infrastructure that are before the industry, the Secretary said, “The Government is committed to working alongside the industry to set up more and more institutes so that more manpower comes on board in the industry.

The Secretary said, “Animation, visual effects and graphics are areas which have tremendous potential. With the establishment of the AVGC Task Force and the creation of a national policy for AVGC, India will be well on its way to becoming a global leader in the AVGC industry.” He elaborated that government is going to explore ways to introduce AVGC in school curriculum so that students are exposed to this growing and exciting sector at an early age. He also stated that the Government hopes to make a National Centre for Excellence operational in Mumbai by next year.

Speaking about the National Film Heritage Mission, the Secretary said that Government will soon launch a program under which film enthusiasts and common citizens can fund the digitization and restoration of their favourite film. He further added that, government is targeting digitization and restoration of more than five thousand feature films and short films. Out of this 1400 feature films and 1100 short films are already digitized.

Underlining the role of the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), the Secretary said, “Through NFDC we need to finance projects and give support to young filmmakers who don't have access to funds otherwise. We also hope to come up with NFDC's own OTT as a platform to showcase those films that don't get space in the market so that young talent gets a chance to showcase its talent”, he said.

Expressing hope that recent policy decisions will prevent film piracy, the Secretary said, “The cabinet has recently approved the revamp of the Cinematograph Act so that strict action can be taken against piracy. The act is likely to be introduced in the Monsoon Session of Parliament. We hope to get it passed soon. This will give direct powers to the government to take action against websites showing pirated films.”

Shri Apurva Chandra, also released the FICCI- EY Media and Entertainment Report titled ‘Windows of Opportunity: India’s M & E Sector Maximizing Across Segments’, at the inaugural session of FICCI Frames. As per the Report, the media and entertainment industry has cross the two lakh crore mark. The industry has witnessed 20 percent growth in comparison to 2021.

Also present on the occasion were Shri. Subhrakant Panda, President, FICCI & Managing Director, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd., Ms. Jyoti Deshpande, Chair, FICCI M & E Committee and CEO, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. & President Media & Content Business, Reliance Industries Ltd., Shri. Ayushmann Khurrana, Renowned Indian Actor, Shri. Ashish Pherwani, Partner, M&E, EY, Shri. Shailesh K Pathak, Secretary General, FICCI.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ayushmann Khurrana said, “The more local we go, the more global we reach. Our film industry is at the cusp of global greatness, and I am fortunate to be living in a time where the world has become a creative melting pot of culture. India is being looked at as a creative juggernaut and our industry is being welcomed globally.”

In his welcome address, President of FICCI, Shri. Subhrakant Panda elaborated on the development story that is evolving in the Indian media and entertainment industry. “The entertainment and media industry is clearly on an upward trajectory going at a CAGR of 10.5% over the last several years. In the year 2022 -2023 it grew at an above average rate of 11.4%, which speaks volumes of the industry’s resilience and its potential to create new opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape. As the Indian media and entertainment industry undergoes a digital revolution, this is a pivotal moment of transformation”, he said.

The three-day FICCI Frames convention will be an unparalleled platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge between individuals, countries and conglomerates. The theme of this year’s convention is Inspire-Innovate-Immerse, celebrating the evolution of the industry and reflect on its future. The convention’s agenda includes panel discussions, conferences, exhibitions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and workshops, covering various topics such as film, television, animation, gaming, music, and digital media and other sub sectors of Media & Entertainment industry.





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