Raj Karan AKA Tilted Rayz

Raj Karan, widely known as Tilted Rayz, is a versatile multilingual rapper, architect, and professor of architecture from Pune. Fluent in Hindi, English, and Marathi, he masterfully blends his talents as a graphic designer with his charismatic presence to craft some of the most catchy and textured tracks in the scene. His popular songs, including "Chandani Bar," "Dhakka," "Waqt," and "These Hoodies Smell Like You," showcase his dynamic range.

The stage name Tilted Rayz reflects Raj’s unique identity—born with an asymmetrical posture that causes him to hop while walking, he has embraced this characteristic as part of his artistic persona, turning it into a powerful statement of how "weakness can transform into strength."

Raj has performed across various cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad, both individually and with his crew, the Itihaas Studios team.


That's HOW I Walk.

"That's How I Walk" is a public funding campaign and a powerful statement by Tilted Rayz, where he takes his music to the streets, sharing his art through one of the most traditional methods—direct human connection. By walking among the people and engaging them with his lyrics, Tilted Rayz bridges the gap between artist and listener, making his music more personal and accessible. The campaign’s Goal is to promote Tilted Rayz’s music through all the sources and to be out there.

This movement highlights his authenticity and originality, as he boldly declares, "Acceptance is the first step to standing tall and being bold." What once drew stares—his unique gait—will now draw listeners captivated by his message and music. Through this campaign, Tilted Rayz aims to create more intimate, interactive listening experiences, inviting his audience to not just hear but truly feel his journey. By supporting this campaign, fans contribute to his ongoing mission to create, share, and spread art and love to the world.

How do we build a connection?

1. Attending Tilted Rayz’s private listening sessions.
2. Purchasing Tilted Rayz’s Merchandise
3. Exclusive Access to the unreleased Music by Tilted Rayz
4. By being a part of a historic Journey

Campaign So Far

Discography

Stream the latest single
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Media Features

Youtube Feed

Live Performances

The Verse-Atiles Wave OTW! | Verse-Atiles | 2024

L.I.T - Live In Town | Aftermovie | Itihaas x The Base | 2022

Itihaas Studios LIVE At Off N Weird 2.0 Showcase | Aftermovie by Syndrome

The Monsoon Cassette

Tilted Rayz is a Movement

Monsoon Mehfils

Tilted Rayz believes in offering his audience a fully immersive experience, engaging all the senses through his music, with a strong emphasis on the power of surroundings. Monsoon Mehfils are intimate, private listening sessions held during the monsoon season, where Tilted Rayz showcases his soulful, lo-fi side. These chill hop performances take place in natural settings, creating a relaxed vibe with outdoor listening sessions, cozy home gatherings, and laid-back café performances, allowing fans to connect with his music in a truly unique atmosphere.

Itihaas Studio

Raj, along with fellow artists Vedang, Tilted Rayz and Shanu, also run an audio studio and production house in Pune. Located in the heart of the city, Swargate, Itihaas Studio is run by artistes for artistes, offering services like audio recording, full fledged sound engineering, and music production services to the artiste community in Pune and across the country at affordable rates to promote music and the hip-hop culture — by helping as many artistes as possible.

The Verse-Atiles

"verseatiles till we die" Verse-atiles is a dynamic duo consisting of Shantanu Dubey aka Shanu and Raj Karan aka Tilted Rayz. As the name goes Verseatiles have been making a mark in the Hip Hop industry with their unique approach as they call it The Verseatile Wave. Since their formation in 2020 verse-atiles have been making songs which makes your head bang, some of the songs take you on a emotional lofi trip.