Utkarsh Ambudkar drops his newest single "Kane," produced by long time friend and collaborator Chuck Wild aka Captain Planet, today via Hip Hop DX. Of the track, Utkarsh describes itas a "most exuberant frolic into the nether-regions of dope." Utkarsh's electrifying lyrics flow effortlessly through the throbbing beats, surrounding you with energy. He perfectly marries Old-School toasting, with a more contemporary and modern sound to create a rhythmic masterpiece that encourages dancing. This single is merely an introduction to a much larger project: his upcoming album Vanity, which is set to be released on January 18, 2019. Vanity will share his brand of raw and melodic hip-hop that addresses race, the first generation immigrant experience, politics, Hollywood and more from a fresh and infectious perspective.
Best known for his roles in TV shows like The Mindy Project, Brockmire and movies like Pitch Perfect, The Problem With Apu, The Barbershop 3, Utkarsh's career continues to flourish. With upcoming roles in Disney's Live Action Mulan, and indie flick Blindspotting with "Vanity" collaborators Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Rafael Casal. Utkarsh also stars and features his own original music in the upcoming film Brittany Runs A Marathon, which will be premiering at Sundance. The multi-talented artist is ready to share his brand of raw and melodic hip-hop that addresses race, the first generation immigrant experience, politics, Hollywood and more from a fresh and infectious perspective.
Listen to "KANE" here:
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