Tamil rapper-lyricist Arivu is a hip-hop hero in his native land, who uses his music to turn a spotlight on an array of social issues—garnering critical praise along the way. The star, who celebrates folk song traditions like Gaana and Oppari, first hit fame in 2019 with powerful political roller coaster “Anti Indian.” and this only led the artist to further develop his voice and style, going viral with multiple bars and film tracks since. Sometimes gentle, occasionally belligerent but always the voice of the voiceless, Arivu’s music is a tonic for the marginalised in India and beyond.