ZEE5 has offered audiences a first taste of its upcoming original reality series ‘Indie Kerala Underground’ with the release of the promotional track ‘Entha Haal’, marking what the streaming platform describes as a celebration of Kerala's fast-growing hip-hop scene.

Released on Zee Music, the track introduces viewers to the energy and spirit of the forthcoming series, which aims to bring the state's underground rap movement into the mainstream while providing a platform for emerging artists.

Penned and performed by Malayalam hip-hop artists MC Couper, Imbachi and Dabzee, ‘Entha Haal’ has been composed and produced by Parimal Shais. The track has been mixed and mastered by Akash Shravan and has already begun gaining traction across social media.

‘Indie Kerala Underground’ will see 10 aspiring rappers compete across 10 episodes, with each contestant vying for the championship title. Throughout the competition, participants will be mentored by established names in the Malayalam hip-hop community, including Dabzee, Imbachi, MC Couper and Parimal Shais.

The series is positioned as more than a conventional music reality show. Alongside showcasing lyrical talent and live performances, it seeks to highlight the creativity, individuality and cultural identity of Kerala's underground rap movement while offering a stage for the next generation of hip-hop artistes.

The reality series will stream exclusively on ZEE5 in Malayalam.