Published on October 11th, 2024 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Early Editor’s Pick AKB Gets GRAMMY Contender Nod!

I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to witness the rise of an artist who grabbed your attention early in their journey. We at The Hype Magazine want to send a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to AKB, also known as “The Indian Dentist Rapper,” for earning a spot in the first round of GRAMMY voting! AKB is officially on the slate with other contenders for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards!

His joint “Tane Hu Che? (You Got Me?) by AKB aka Indian Dentist Rapper Ft. Hukey Karan”, which we first covered back in February, is up for consideration in two categories: Best Music Video and Best Global Music Performance.

Check out the mention in Billboard Magazine and watch the epic music video below! I got the chance to catch up with AKB for an introductory Live Session interview which revealed something amazing about the music video and you catch the full video interview at the close.

AKB GRAMMY Contender – Billboard Magazine

AKB is distributed via Paul Ring’s Bungalo Music and Film through Universal Music Group. Music video shot by SR Creation for @Hukeykaran and directed and edited by Blu for AKB

What’s So Big About The AKB Story?!

Here’s a reminder from our previous coverage:

An immigrant, AKB, hailing from Ahmedabad, India, embarked on a remarkable journey that led him from his roots to the vibrant landscape of California at the age of 10. After spending a significant chunk of his formative years in the Golden State until the age of 18, he returned to India for five years. There, he pursued and successfully earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

In furtherance of his dream in music, he currently owns and steers his own business, a Pediatric Dental office near LA, AKB has seamlessly integrated his dual passions. Notably, he consistently drops a new song and accompanying video on the 1st of every month. “Tane Hu Che?” stands as his 14th consecutive release, showcasing AKB’s dedication and prowess in both the dental and music realms.

This story is all about putting work clothes on your dreams and building your foundation, framing out the structure, adding power, plumbing…you get my drift so I’ll just let that sit with you.

Speaking of sitting, you can check out my live conversation with AKB discussing his journey, mission, and priorities and where Hip Hop fits…this is one of my favorites of the year…

You can keep up with AKB news on Instagram @indian.dentist.rapper and via our custom-built feed below!!!

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Tags: AKB, Bungalo Music and Film, GRAMMY Contender, Hip Hop, Hukey Karan, Music video, Paul Ring

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.