Arivu


Arivarasu Kalainesan, more commonly known as Arivu, is an Indian rapper, lyricist, and playback singer who works in Tamil language films. He is known for the song "Single Pasanga" from Natpe Thunai.

Career

While pursuing his MBA in college, Arivu met Pa. Ranjith who signed him to be part of Kaala. Arivu had later auditioned and landed a role in Ranjith's band The Casteless Collective. He has since made several independent songs in addition to composing songs for Tamil-language films. Arivu teamed with music producer ofRO to write several songs for his album, "Therukural", which became popular among release.

Early life

Arivu was brought up in Arakkonam, a town 80 kilometres west of Chennai. He was exposed to many folk songs as he grew up in family without TV and radio, as his parents wanted him to concentrate on school. He started to write poems about caste and poverty in his high school days and became more politically conscious during his college.

Discography

Films

Independent music