His distinctive, genre-blending sound infuses pop sensibilities inspired by the likes of Shawn Mendes, John Legend and Charlie Puth, with soulfully powerful vocals melded with Eastern flair.
Adi Rao first rose to global recognition after winning India’s prestigious State Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts in 2013 and Best Debut Artist in 2015. His global collaborations with established and rising artists has garnered multiple viral hits with over 50M cumulative views. His upcoming debut album takes you on an unconventional, cathartic journey exploring the nooks and crannies of his perception of the world around him.
Outside of music, Adi is known across the entertainment industry being a voice actor in Bollywood & Hollywood productions, which has led to working with the likes of AR Rahman and on major productions such as Pelé: Birth of a Legend, Mira: Royal Detective, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (upcoming 2021 film).