Desi hip-hop is going through a shift. As music creation becomes more accessible and the idea of collaboration grows stronger, the scene is seeing a quiet but meaningful comeback of the mixtape format, especially those driven by producers. House of Hashbass, the latest project by bassist and producer Hashbass, is a great example of this momentum.
This mixtape brings together a range of emerging voices like The Seige, Yungsta, Pahaad, and Saniya MQ. What ties it all together is Hashbass' vision as a producer. He blends melodic R&B influences with grittier, hip hop-rooted textures, letting the artists on the project take risks and explore different directions. It’s collaborative and unfiltered, exactly what a mixtape should feel like.
The idea for this project has been in the works since the House of Hashbass set debuted at Lollapalooza India in 2022. And the crew behind it, Misfits Inc. decided to channel that momentum into something that had weight and replay value. Since then, Hashbass and his team at Misfits Inc. have been building this slowly and intentionally. “We’ve had these songs cooking and brewing,” shares Savinay Shetty, co-founder of Misfits Inc.
“This has been, by far, the most gratifying and honest work we’ve done. We wanted to bring in sounds from across the country and let Hashbass’ range shine. Releasing this as a mixtape just made sense.”Hashbass
Mixtapes have become an important space for experimentation, especially in a music industry that often prioritizes fast releases and high engagement. Artists like Seedhe Maut, Talha Anjum, and producers like DJ SA have used mixtapes in the past to step outside the usual formats. House of Hashbass fits into that tradition while also pushing it forward.
For Hashbass, this mixtape is just one part of a larger journey. He’s performed with the likes of Sid Sriram, Prateek Kuhad, and Shilpa Rao, and has produced for a wide range of hip-hop artists including Riar Saab, Naezy, and D’Evil. Whether he’s working behind the scenes or playing live at festivals like NH7 and Magnetic Fields, his approach has always been collaborative and expansive.
As mixtape culture regains traction, House of Hashbass is yet another chapter in the book that proves there's room for music that takes its time, goes deep, and brings people together through sound.
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