Holiday (Hanumankind song)
| "Holiday" | ||||
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| Single by Hanumankind | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Capitol Records | |||
| Songwriter | Sooraj Cherukat | |||
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| "Holiday" on YouTube | ||||
"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
Hanumankind released his single "Holidays" following the release of his track, "Run It Up", which was released on March 6, 2025.[1][2] It was positively received by critics, with critics complimenting Hanumankind's lyricism, cultural appreciation, and theatrical music video.[3] "Holiday" was released on May 29, 2025, as one of the lead singles for Hanumankind's debut mixtape, Monsoon Season, it featured production from Parimal Shais and Kalmi.[4][5] The artwork for the cover depicts an image of Hanumankind in front of an army green background, with Hanumankind's loose afro hanging out "nicely", according to music reviewer Marcus Aurelius of LiFTED.[6] Following the release of the track, Hanumankind would also announce that his debut mixtape would be on the way. He would also announce a North American ten-date tour for his album, with cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City and Toronto.[6]
Critical reception
The reception for the track was fairly positive. 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".[7]
Credits
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[8]
- 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
- ^ Ganpy (March 6, 2025). "Hanumankind's "Run it up". A Bold Ode to Culture". Medium. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "Hanumankind Returns with Explosive New Single "Run It Up"". Universal Music Canada. March 7, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ Tekalkote, Anirudh (March 13, 2025). "Hanumankind Turns Up The Heat In "Run It Up"". The Garnette Report. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ 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". The Guardian. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (July 25, 2025). "Hanumankind's 'Monsoon Season' Is the Arrival of a Global Rap Contender". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Aurelius, Marcus (June 3, 2025). "Hanumankind continues hot streak with "Holiday" on COLORS". LiFTED Asia. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ Aurelius, Marcus (July 28, 2025). "The storms have arrived with Hanumankind's Monsoon Season". LiFTED Asia. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ "Holiday – A COLORS SHOW – Song by Hanumankind & COLORS". Apple Music. Retrieved November 15, 2025.