Few rappers snarl quite like Raftaar. But he’s at his growling best on this record that dropped on the star’s 34th birthday. The MC is equal parts fun and fierce on HARD DRIVE Vol. 1, spitting out lyrics that explore anything from pop culture to his own attitude and ambitions. The former Mafia Mundeer member works alongside a host of talent who whip up relentlessly hard-hitting beats and ear-catching hooks throughout. Highlights include high-octane opener “ICE” and “GANGNUM” with Deep Kalsi, which demonstrates Raftaar’s ever-growing lyrical intensity.