Mumbai rapper Divine releases fifth studio album 'Walking On Water'

Multiplatinum rapper Divine has unveiled his highlyanticipated fifth studio album lsquoWalking on Waterrsquo a 16track testimonial chronicling his ascent from the gullies of Mumbai to the global hiphop arenaMarking ten years since his breakthrough redefined the sound and scope of Indian hiphop the album stands as Divinersquos most complete artistic body of work that merges spiritual conviction with streethardened truthReleased via Gully Gang the album features an elite roster of collaborators including artists like Hanumankind Gurinder Gill Riar Saab MC Altaf Sammohit and Kalyani Priyadarshan producers ZZORAWAR Stunnah Beatz and Phenom alongside bold reinterpretations of some of Bollywoodrsquos most iconic tracksDivine effortlessly samples AR Rahmanrsquos timeless lsquoKehna Hi Kyarsquo Bombay and RD Burmanrsquos classics lsquoMehbooba Mehboobarsquo Sholay and lsquoGive Me Some Sunshinersquo 3 IdiotsCollaborating with international heavyweights such as Nas Pusha T Vince Staples KSHMR Jadakiss Russ Cocoa Sarai LIT Killah and Dutchavelli Divine delivers what he describes as his most spiritually rooted and narratively rich work to datelsquoWalking on Waterrsquo showcases the full breadth of his creative universe blending autobiographical storytelling with a diverse soundmdashranging from trap and Afropop to Bollywood film samples introspective minimalism and highenergy Gully Gang cyphersTrue to form Divine remains a projectfirst artist at heartmdashplacing the album experience at the center of his creative vision and reaffirming his commitment to delivering fully realized bodies of workAt its core lsquoWalking on Waterrsquo explores a recurring theme DIVINE protection against adversitymdasha metaphor for resilience clarity and selfbelief forged over ten years in the spotlight Yet the rapper balances these introspective threads with the swagger urgency and street ethos that built his career Equally global and local in its resonance DIVINE moves fluidly across genresmdashclubready bangers speakerrattling trap cuts coastal Indian samples crossregional collaborations and emotionally raw meditationsmdashreflecting an artist comfortable operating across borders genres and cultural codesDivine states ldquoThis album is a declaration of evolution dominance reflection and spiritual groundingmdashcelebrating everything Irsquove built and everything Irsquove survived Itrsquos an album for the streets For the culture For the believers And for those who doubtedrdquoDivine remains one of the few Indian artists to earn global critical acclaim while maintaining fierce authenticity With lsquoWalking on Waterrsquo he reinforces why he continues to be the face of Indian hiphop globally and an artist who brought the gully to the world and the world to the gully The album marks a defining new chapter in his journey a work rooted in spirituality ambition and lived experience delivered with sonic versatility designed to transcend borders Beyond being a milestone for DIVINE lsquoWalking on Waterrsquo reflects the expanding global footprint of Indian music and its evolving cultural influenceHere is all you need to know about the songs 1 Walking on Water Intro Divine stakes his claim as Indian hiphoprsquos architect Cinematic and commanding the track chronicles a decade of grindmdash30 songs at 23 a Sony deal at 24 bringing Pusha T and Nas to Mumbaimdashshowing hersquos reshaped the game and earned every accolade A bold Biblical declaration of legacy2 Doctor Divine ndash A highoctane Mumbai street gospel Punjabi folkinfused trap beats underpin a selfmade manifesto affirming DIVINErsquos dominance grit and unshakable street credibility3 Jungle Juice A raw ode to dayones and KonkanGoa roots Militaristic drums and Lorna samples frame tales of loyalty survival and transformationmdashfrom childhood chaos to blacksuit elegance4 Late Knights feat Gurinder Gill A haunting anthem about navigating fame amid envy DIVINE and Gurinder Gill deliver surgical verses exposing fake respect and hidden betrayal Loyalty rewarded survival validated5 Saucy feat Riar Saab Flirtatious melodic and magnetic DIVINE celebrates a woman whorsquos independent confident and fire Modern romance meets rhythmic swagger in a catchy groove6 Boom A crosscultural flex sampling AR Rahmanrsquos lsquoKehna Hi Kyarsquo Nostalgia meets trap luxury meets street philosophymdasha bold statement of dominance and style7 ABCD feat MC Altaf amp Sammohit Gully Gang posse cut in full effect Jagged chaotic production three artists delivering raw verses to assert who truly rules Indian hiphop8 Doordarshan Hypnotic and menacing DIVINE sets boundaries over repetitive suffocating productionmdashan unapologetic glimpse into Mumbairsquos underbelly9 You amp I feat Kalyani Priyadarshan Afropop reinvention of RD Burmanrsquos lsquoMehbooba Mehboobarsquo Playful groovy and flirtatious blending nostalgia with modern swagger and bridging Mumbai hiphop with South Indian cinema10 Drama Interlude A strippedback spokenword meditation on trauma redemption and survival DIVINE at his most vulnerable and introspective offering a spiritual anchor for the album11 Homicide Spiritual warfare meets street storytelling DIVINE confronts conspiracies with divine interventionmdashmetaphorical homicide of anything standing against him12 Rain Sampling lsquoGive Me Some Sunshinersquo DIVINE meditates on sacrifice and survival A melancholic reflection on childhood responsibility and paving a path for Indian hiphop13 Tequila Dance feat Hanumankind Highenergy clubready banger that bridges the burgeoning hip hop soundscapes of Southern and Western India Swagger chaos and celebration collide as DIVINE and Hanumankind trade electric verses in a crossregional hiphop wave14 Triple OG Strippeddown street anthem DIVINE asserts dominance with power and precision dismantling pretenders and reminding listeners of the essence of his decadelong reign Produced by Phenom the menacing track is a chestrattling statement of earned respect DIVINE defines Triple OG money loyalty love rules and bringing life to the gamemdasha nofrills testament to a decade of dominance15 DADA DIVINE doubles down on his godfather status with raw aggression Built on heavy bass sharp snares and zero softness the track is pure rhythmic force He moves through his journey from barefoot beginnings to earned dominance mixing Konkani roots with unmistakable Mumbai pride Hunger pain and hustle fuel every bar reminding listeners that DIVINE remains as ruthless and driven as ever16 BOOM Bonus The bonus version of lsquoBoomrsquo strips away nostalgia for something darker and more confrontational With a stalking beat distorted bass and warningshot synths DIVINE delivers the same legacy bars with added menace What once felt like a victory lap now sounds like a challenge mdash same reign far less mercy