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Afrika Bambaataa recently crowned Lasker the “Indian Bambaataa” for his efforts spreading hip-hop in India.

By Nabil Rahman

On any given day, you might find Geechi Suede from the Bronx hip hop duo Camp Lo spitting rhymes at Nabin Lasker’s (aka Brooklyn Shanti) house, or rapper Jahdan Blakkamoore hanging out on the front steps of the DJ’s Bed-Stuy home.

The Bengali-American musician and producer works in his basement studio where he collaborates with artists from all corners of the world and musical genres.

Afrika Bambaataa recently crowned Lasker the “Indian Bambaataa” for his efforts spreading hip-hop in India.