- Saniya MQ’s rap lyrics explore everyday struggles faced by ordinary individuals, characterized by incisiveness and audacity.
- Her journey from adversity to affluence is reflected in her rap, addressing themes like politics, gender equality, social biases, corruption, and poverty.
- Over the past three years, Saniya has collaborated with hip-hop artists, producers, and engineers for her projects, emphasizing her commitment to her craft and her community.
Renowned for her incisive and audacious lyrics, Saniya MQ’s latest collection of rap delves into the everyday struggles and obstacles encountered by ordinary individuals.
Saniya delved into Urdu Shayari and ghazals during her school years. Each rap by Saniya Kaiyumuddin Mistri is a reflection of her odyssey from adversity to affluence, addressing themes such as politics, gender equality, social prejudices, corruption, and poverty.
Over the past three years, Saniya has been connecting with hip-hop artists, beat producers, and sound engineers for her latest project. “I’ve encountered them at events and through Instagram. I’ve previously collaborated with some of them. The talks kicked-off a month ago, and everyone agreed to join the venture.” She tells Purmina Sah.
At just 13 years old, Saniya started documenting her poetry in a diary, addressing issues close to her heart. “When my family relocated to Govandi, I was five. Initially, we faced rejection. Childhood loneliness was my companion. Now, those same children who once bullied me claim to be my friends.”
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Through her rap lyrics, Saniya interrogates the unequal education system. “With a free education system, every child in our country could secure a livelihood. Decision-makers acknowledge this truth, yet reluctance to change persists,” says Saniya, stressing her identity not as an activist but as an artist.
“Rap music, to me, is profoundly intimate. It’s not just about my own struggles, but about the broader society and the individuals within it,” she underscores. Her recent endeavor, “Shaher,” unveiled as a six-track EP in October of last year, intricately weaves together themes reflective of the nation’s challenges.
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For instance, the title track sheds light on corruption plaguing the police and politicians in her neighborhood of Govandi; “Nalayak” delves into the turmoil and identity crises of student life, while “Mai Ek Shayara Hoon” explores the scrutiny and spotlight faced by female rappers.
Her provocative “diss tracks” addressing the state of her hometown haven’t escaped notice. She’s already been visited by a local politician questioning her audacity. While one might anticipate a reference to Mirza Ghalib’s iconic line “Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke Tu Kya Hai” (“On every single matter, you question my identity”), the young artist has her response.
“I incorporated it into the title track of ‘Shaher.’ They said, ‘You write a lot, we’ll be watching you and your work closely next time…’ ” she shares.
When asked about the significance of her art, she responds without hesitation. “We tend to turn a blind eye to wrongdoing, yet readily criticize acts of kindness,” she asserts. “There are countless untold stories, silenced voices. Since I’m acquainted with these narratives, I must convey them. I’ll be the conduit; I’ll be the voice for those unable to speak their truth.”
We wish Saniya MQ all the very best in her future endeavors.
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