Get to know...Burrah

Rapper and musician Burrah (@BurrahMusic) is ordering palak khichri, vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s songs, and reading tarot cards for a few special people

Get to know...Burrah

Currently I am

Back in Mumbai after shooting the music video of my new track, West Delhi.

High point in life

Being on Coke Studio in 2022 for Udja. Performing Main Sochi Jaavan, a song I worked on for five years, on MTV Hustle last year.

Low point in life

2019. I quit my job, there were family troubles, and I had a relationship end. At one point, my account had zero balance. I cooped up in a room to write music and heal.

On my playlist

Chaupai Sahib; Diarabi by Vieux Farka Tourè et Khruangbin; Kendrick Lamar’s Sing About Me; I’m Dying Of Thirst; Bajrang Baan; and Japji Sahib.

One thing I would never buy

Fancy shoes. The ones I have are gifts. Or a watch. I prefer wearing my father’s watch.

Last thing I ordered online

Palak khichri.

App I check before bed

I maintain a gratitude journal on my WhatsApp and Notes app.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

Go be a mess. Don’t try to act right or be a certain way. And hit the gym.

I’d swipe right on

Those that show love, reliability, and compassion.

My secret skill is

I can read tarot cards. I’ll only do it for a few people.

A superpower/magic tool I wish I had

To be able to cure people’s pain.

My favourite Sunday memory

Watching The Jungle Book and Malgudi Days with my father and sister. Then heading to Bangla Sahib on a scooter to do seva. We’d eat chole bhature from Sita Ram on the way back.

My plans for next Sunday

A small getaway to either the hills or Amritsar.

My most star-struck moment

Watching Gurdas Mann perform. He was 70 years old then and I was still awestruck by his energy.

My favourite bad habit

I consume too much sugar and Fanta when I’m having a good day.

If I could travel back or forward in time…

I wouldn’t. I am happy where I am.

The best thing about fame

You get to share your story with people, and you get to be honest and authentic to create a better impact.

The worst thing about fame

The lack of privacy.