‘Desi Twists And Variations To Rap Is A Big Differentiator’: Rapper Mr Mickey

His wiry frame, sharp cheekbones and toothy smile accentuating his boyish irreverence makes Mr Mickey, one of India’s growing rapper and hip-hop mogul, come across as a boy next door with unassuming demeanour. For someone who has been (mis)pronouncing Micy and Mike-y, the young rapper quickly corrects her. “It’s Micky, once and for all, it would be easy to get my name if you know my debut title — Mickey Not Mickey Mouse!,” he explains. “I started writing it 14 years ago. I would write at least two songs everyday, no matter what! I had to hone the craft. I would ensure that I was sitting with many writers by my side and master the craft of writing. So, I would like to believe Micky and Not Mickey Mouse is the finest expression of my passion for writing and it indeed is the purest form of poetry. The reason why I call it pure is because when I wrote the lyrics, I had no commercial constraints or considerations in my head. It is my vibe. It was not crafted to sell anything or prove any point to anyone!,” he insists. With the rich experience of being on multiple stages with...