Vamsi Kalakuntla’s “Hero” Hits #2 within the US Dance Charts
The dance charts within the US are infamous for being among the hardest to crack. Few artists have been in a position to take action traditionally whereas nonetheless remaining true to their roots. Vamsi Kalakuntla, an Indian Texan from Hyderabad, is one such rarity. Identified for melding cultural boundaries, Vamsi is introducing a vibrant fusion of Telugu and Home music together with his newest observe, “Hero,” which dropped this previous Friday. This single isn’t only a track; it’s an anthem celebrating the spirited fusion of Telugu beats with Afro and Latin Home rhythms, impressed by the worldwide success of “Naatu Naatu” from the Oscar-winning Telugu film *RRR*.
What’s much more unimaginable is how “Hero” is blowing up worldwide. As an illustration – within the US, inside only a few days of its launch, it hit #2 on the US Dance iTunes Charts. This can be a chart coveted by the most important artists in music, and Vamsi is sitting excessive on the high. Moreover, earlier than the track was launched, snippets on Instagram took India by storm, trending with over 8,500 reels. This goes to point out that within the TikTok and Spotify technology, if the algorithm favors you, something can occur as an impartial artist.
“Hero” marks Vamsi’s pioneering enterprise into Telugu-Home music. Drawing artistic inspiration from Drake’s “Large” and Avicii’s lyrical genius in “The Nights,” Vamsi and his collaborator, Jonathan Camacho, have crafted a observe that is each a nod to custom and a leap into the progressive. Jonathan, no stranger to the limelight, brings a embellished historical past of composing for ESPN’s “30 for 30” and producing music that has graced every part from “Maintaining Up With the Kardashians” to “Dancing With the Stars.”
Artists like Badshah and Diljit Dosanjh share vibes much like Vamsi’s, interesting to followers who crave a mix of conventional and up to date sounds. As Vamsi continues to achieve recognition—just lately invited to hitch The Recording Academy and named a Breakthrough Indian Artist to Watch by Amazon Music—his future in music seems to be vibrant. Dreaming of collaborations with international icons like David Guetta and Martin Garrix, and Indian stars like Diljit Dosanjh, Vamsi is not only crossing musical boundaries; he is erasing them.
Uncover “Hero” on Spotify and Apple Music, and observe Vamsi’s journey on Instagram and Twitter to catch all of the behind-the-scenes motion and updates on this trailblazing artist’s path.