Wild City

Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah – these are just some of the artists that feature on DJ Ishani’s mix for Wild City. In case it isn’t obvious already, Ishani’s mix is an ode to the girl-power that has dominated hip-hop and R&B charts, with an admitted bias towards the past, making it aptly suited for nostalgic high-school throwbacks.  The Mumbai-based DJ curated this compilation with the purpose of educating listeners about the abundance of talent contributed by female MCs to the genre. Generously peppered with names from pop music, the mix packs an inviting oomph and rousing energy. Moreover, Ishani elevates the zeal and energy of the set through old school mixing, one of the styles  she has cultivated through nightclub residencies across the country. The parade of female figures seem to respond to each other’s energy, with each track intently taking over the charge from its predecessor, making it seem almost like a 35-minute-long showcase by a star-studded ensemble. For more