Holiday (Hanumankind song)
Template:Infobox song "Holiday" is a single by Indian rapper Hanumankind. Produced by Parimal Shais and Kalmi, it was released by Capitol Records on May 29, 2025, as one of the lead singles for his mixtape, Monsoon Season.
"Holiday" is a hip-hop song, driven by heavy bass, witty rhymes, and unique vocals, paired with expressive pauses throughout the beat.
Background and release
"Holidays" succeeded the release of his track, "Run It Up", which was released on March 6, 2025.[1] "Holiday" was released on May 29, 2025, as one of the lead singles for Hanumankind's debut mixtape, Monsoon Season, and featured production from Parimal Shais and Kalmi.[2][3] The cover art depicts an image of Hanumankind in front of an army green background, with Hanumankind's loose afro hanging out "nicely", according to Marcus Aurelius of LiFTED.[4] Following the release of the track, Hanumankind announced that his debut mixtape was on the way. He also announced a North American ten-date tour for his album.[4]
Critical reception
Marcus Aurelius of LiFTED wrote that tracks such as "Sicko" and "Holiday" sound like "syrupy slow beats are par for the course as ‘Monsoon Season’ sounds like the storm is about to hit".[5]
Credits
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[6]
- Vocals - Hanumankind
- Performer - ColorsxStudios
- Composer - Hanumankind, Kalmi
- Producer - Kalmi, Parimal Shais
- Engineer - Amruth Raghunathan
- Recording engineer - Kai Tsao
- Mixing engineer - Paul Lorton
- Mastering engineer - Paul Lorton
References
- ↑ "Hanumankind Returns with Explosive New Single “Run It Up”". March 7, 2025. https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/hanumankind-returns-with-explosive-new-single-run-it-up/.
- ↑ Thapar, Ciaran (July 28, 2025). "'They're rowdy. They're vibing. I rip my shirt off': the exploding career of Hanumankind, India's hottest rapper". https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/28/theyre-rowdy-theyre-vibing-i-rip-my-shirt-off-the-exploding-career-of-hanumankind-indias-hottest-rapper.
- ↑ Tagat, Anurag (July 25, 2025). "Hanumankind's 'Monsoon Season' Is the Arrival of a Global Rap Contender". https://rollingstoneindia.com/magazine/hanumankind-monsoon-season-tape-review/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Aurelius, Marcus (June 3, 2025). "Hanumankind continues hot streak with "Holiday" on COLORS". https://liftedasia.com/article/hanumankind-holiday.
- ↑ Aurelius, Marcus (July 28, 2025). "The storms have arrived with Hanumankind's Monsoon Season". https://liftedasia.com/article/hanumankinds-monsoon-season.
- ↑ "Holiday – A COLORS SHOW – Song by Hanumankind & COLORS". https://music.apple.com/ca/song/holiday-a-colors-show/1816782808.