New ‘Kid’ on the block
Samir Rishu Mohanty’s A.K.A Big Deal is a Bangalorean rapper and was born in Puri to an Indian father and a Japanese mother. He was 16 when he discovered rhyming to express his anguish. Infact, a lot of his tracks are based on real life experiences. In the past, he has done collaborations with various artists such as June Neelu, Gnie, and Blaaze, and is famous for his energetic live shows and outstanding tracks (Microphone, Heroine, Like This). He is also one of the first Indian artists to collaborate with Beats by Dr.Dre.