The Rap Society (tRAPs)
The "The Rap Society" abbreviated as "tRAPS", is a group of kids who are privileged to be tRAPped in the purity of the Hip- Hop genre and are committed to spreading hip-hop culture across the IIT KHARAGPUR campus, Founded in 2023 by two sophomors, RAHUL RANWA and VIVEK SHARMA.
Functioning
Selection Procedure
Selections for membership are held annually in the month of August, specifically for Freshers and Sophomors. Around 30 students are selected in an academic year. The selection process evaluates candidates on their Enthusiasm for the genre, no prior skills are required, Selections are open for all.
Structure of the Society
1st Years - Associates
2nd Years - Members
3rd Years - Governing Batch
4th Years - Heads
5th Years - Advisors
List of Governors
2024-2025
- Rahul Ranwa
- Vivek Sharma
- Harsh Yadav
- Arhana Jain
Discography
| Release Year | Title | Artist | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kaala Jaadu 2.0 | Rahul Ranwa | |
| Hoshiyaar | Rahul Ranwa | ||
| Sharam | Anurag Pokhriyal and Rithvik Thotha | ||
| Aage Aage Tum Chalo | Kanika Malik | ||
| Chitra | Kinjal Sensharma | ||
| We One | Eshwxr and Mohit |
| Title | Artists | Tracklist | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS ONE | Vivek Sharma, Rahul Ranwa | Astray | Plus One by Vivek and Rahul |
| Chand | |||
| When I Grow Up | |||
| asleep (Ft. Daakiya) | |||
| Kaabil (Ft. Kinjal) | |||
| Kab Aayegi Tu? |
| Sr. No. (Year) | Batch | Track Name | Artist | Playlist Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. (2024) | Nayaabs | tRAPs Clan | Aarya, Rudra and Yugam | FM 2024 |
| Kab Tak? | Amal and Siddhant | |||
| Throne | Sujal Shah, Manthan and Devendra | |||
| Confessions | Soudipta Koley | |||
| K3G | Sanskaar, Smit, Rohit and Yash Patil | |||
| United (Beatbox) | Pranjal, Luther King and Rounak | |||
| Phases | Saransh, Manas, Devesh and Yuvraj | |||
| Dhoop Chav | Ayush Nayal and Kripanshu |
| #tRAPbattle (Year) | Battle | Link |
|---|---|---|
| #1 (2024) | Eshwxr Vs Mohit | |
| Sanskar Vs Manthan | ||
| Devendra Vs Kripanshu |
Campus Participation
1. Spring Fest RAP MANIA 2024
tRAPs participated in Spring Fest's Rap mania, Playlist Link
2. OPEN IIT BEATBOXING 2024
All three winners of the Event were from tRAPs
- Vijendra Singh Shyaam
- Aryan Sakpal
- Uditangshu
3. OPEN IIT RAP 2024
Performance Links - OPEN IIT RAP 2023
All three winners of the Event were from tRAPs
- Mohit Kumar
- Sanskaar
- Rahul Ranwa