Vivian Fernandez or Divine, rapper and hip-hop artist said that he connects better with the audience of Mumbai than Delhi. He performed in Mumbai recently and in an interview to TheHindu.com, he spoke about his struggles and upcoming projects.
When asked about the difference in music scene in Delhi and Mumbai he said, "In Delhi, Punjabi music is preferred however on the flip side I think the scenario here is fresher and I connect with the audience better." Determined to stay positive and keep going, he credits his mother Nathaline for her support and encouragement and signs off saying, 'Hip Hop is here to stay' with a lilt in his voice.
Divine also said that his audience base grew over the years. He said, "My journey has been full of ups and downs. Earlier a maximum of five people used to be present in my concerts , now I have performed live in front of an international crowd. My schedule these days is fully tied up with constant releases, music shows, performances and foreign tours."
Divine's hit 'Meri Gully Mein' was honoured as the best video of 2015 by Rolling Stone India.