Haryanvi rap's new generation is crowded, but one name keeps turning up on playlists and lineups this year: Rawme Hooda. With a string of self-written, self-produced releases in 2026 and a slot at Spotify's RAP91 LIVE, he is one of the scene's fastest risers.
Rawme Hooda at a glance
Language: Haryanvi
Style: hard-hitting Haryanvi hip-hop
Writes and produces: most of his own songs
2026 releases: Total, Illusion, the QMT album, the Treat Me Special EP and Pump Up
Big stage: Spotify RAP91 LIVE, Mumbai, 24 October 2026
His releases, in order
1. Saviour with Sumit Parta (August 2025). A streetwise love song about a tough guy saved by love, on a beat by Riyaazi.
2. Total (January 2026). A no-compromise track about trusting only his pen, written by Rawme with production from Nishael, Nishit Basumatary and Riyaazi among others.
3. Illusion (March 2026). Written and composed by Rawme, with vocals from Payal Kaushal, about the clash between a good family and a restless young man.
4. QMT (April 2026). An album that includes Quality, a track about his rise from humble beginnings, and Me Time with Kaymcee, in which he describes going from broken slippers to global stages while staying loyal to his roots.
5. Treat Me Special EP with MC Square (August 2026). A defiant Haryanvi rap project with the Hustle-famous rapper.
6. Pump Up (October 2026). A playful gym anthem that he wrote and produced himself, mixing workout bragging with warrior pride and Haryanvi food and village imagery.
What makes his music stand out
1. He is a writer first. Even the brag tracks have clever wordplay and pop-culture jokes.
2. He produces. Many of his beats are his own, which gives his catalogue a consistent sound.
3. He is rooted. His lyrics keep coming back to Haryanvi culture, food, family and village pride.
On the RAP91 LIVE stage
Rawme Hooda is part of the 23-artist lineup at the fifth Spotify RAP91 LIVE in Mumbai on 24 October 2026, alongside DIVINE and Arivu. It comes as Haryanvi music is booming on streaming, with Rap 91 Haryanvi up more than 23% in a year. Read more at https://mediamarvels.in/news/spotify-rap91-live-2026-mumbai-lineup-regional-rappers.
The Haryanvi rap wave
Rawme Hooda follows the path opened by Dhanda Nyoliwala, who took Haryanvi into drill and global streaming. Read Dhanda's story at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/who-is-dhanda-nyoliwala-haryanvi-rap, and see why Spotify launched a flagship Haryanvi playlist at https://mediamarvels.in/news/spotify-haryanvi-101-playlist-launch-dhanda-nyoliwala-banjaare.
Rawme Hooda: FAQs
Who is Rawme Hooda?
A Haryanvi rapper, songwriter and producer.
What is Rawme Hooda's latest song?
Pump Up, released on 1 October 2026.
What albums has Rawme Hooda released?
The QMT album (April 2026) and the Treat Me Special EP with MC Square (August 2026).
Is Rawme Hooda performing at RAP91 LIVE?
Yes, he is on the lineup for 24 October 2026 in Mumbai.
Does Rawme Hooda produce his own music?
Yes. He writes and produces many of his songs, including Pump Up and Illusion.
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Image: Haryanvi folk performers in traditional dress. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, used under its free licence.
