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In this episode our host Sadhika Sehgal delves into the eye of the tornado and a well-known name in the rap scene Loka, exploring his journey and views on other desi hip hop artists, rappers' inner thoughts, his time in prison and his nefarious yet tantalizing Hip Hop career.

Loka candidly shares his perspectives on the rap scene, drawing a narrative of how stories differ in both Delhi and Mumbai. He reveals his admiration for artists like Emiway and Divine, highlighting their work ethics and hard work. Loka walks us through the “highs” and “lows” of his career trajectory. He also talks about his so-called ‘beef’ with KRSNA and how he deals with these kinds of controversies that make their way to mainstream media.

For Loka, breaking into the underground scene was no less than a tide of emotions that also involved a lot of controversies. Hear as he explains what it really is and how people assume it to be right off the bat.

Unveiling the reality of becoming a rapper without formal training, Loka reflects on the invaluable lessons he learned from other artists in the rap scene. He challenges conventional notions of hierarchy in the industry, emphasizing that success ultimately depends on individual merit and approach.

Transitioning to a more severe note, Loka opens up about his experience in prison, comparing it as the after effect of an earthquake. Initially he describes it on the lines of “an asylum”. Despite enduring an unhinged tenure of three-month imprisonment, he found solace with support from "his people," navigating the challenges of confinement with people who knew about his music and support from the industry also followed, While that being said reading more about the legal system got him a stronger foothold inside.

He also shares insights into the inner workings of prison life, from navigating from how canteen worked to cricket gambling behind bars and how suicide and threats were a prominent feeling.

Unraveling the spiritual significance of his name ‘Loka”, he also talks about what significance each tattoo holds and his own endeavors towards a tattoo studio. What follows are intriguing tales surrounding the number "777", Loka provides thought-provoking perspectives on the intersection of art, spirituality, and personal identity.

Loka also talks about the concept of Karma, his personal belief and how there is good and bad; Hear his take on romantic relationships, his time at Splitsvilla and the struggles he had to go through in his personal love life.
Walking through the epic transformation of western rap culture Loka points out how real gangsters and hip hop connect culturally. The feeling behind the word “family”. According to Loka’s friends real hip hop is yet to transpire in the Indian scene.

Teasing future music projects inspired by his time in prison, Loka promises a transformative musical journey filled with revelation and inspiration.
Faintly hinting towards his next collaboration, who would it be with? Is it Emiway, Official Bhagat? Tune in for more with MensXP.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - How is the Bombay and Delhi rap scenes different?
02:01 - Does Loka follow the Delhi rap scene?
02:23 - Loka’s thoughts on Divine and Emiway Bantai
03:32 - What does it take for underground artists to rise up?
04:36 - Loka’s take on KRSNA?
06:47 - His journey in comparison to Badshah and Honey Singh
08:03 - Lokas two cents on the controversy wave
10:31 - His time in jail
11:23 - How did he deal with being in prison?
14:37 - Loka talks about Prison currency
16:07 - Splitsvilla vs Prison? What’s more difficult?
16:50 - Do Bombay people hate Delhi people?
18:21- Does he believe in Karma?
22:17 - How many times has Loka experienced love?
24:19 - What does “Loka” mean?
25:07 - Has he ever felt “Divine intervention”?
27:31 - The coincidence with “777”
29:34 - What does money and fame mean to him?
31:11 - What was entertainment in prison with his music like?
31:44 - Is there beef with KRSNA?
35:52 - What is real gangster Hip Hop?
38:54 - What's coming next?
40:18 - Loka's aspirations for the future

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