Indian rap icon DIVINE has officially released his fifth studio album, ‘Walking On Water,’ on December 19, 2025. This 16-track album is a deep exploration into his decade-long journey and influence in the Indian hip-hop scene. Released via Gully Gang, ‘Walking On Water’ showcases DIVINE's evolution, blending his signature streetwise narratives with spiritual reflection.
DIVINE describes the album as a declaration of his growth, dominance, introspection, and spiritual base, celebrating his achievements and resilience. He dedicates the album to "the streets, the culture, for the believers, and for those who doubted".
‘Walking On Water’ boasts an impressive list of collaborators, including Hanumankind, Gurinder Gill, Riar Saab, MC Altaf, Sammohit, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. Production is credited to ZZORAWAR, Stunnah Beatz, and Phenom. The album also pays tribute to Indian cinema by sampling iconic Bollywood tracks such as A.R. Rahman's 'Kehna Hi Kya' (from Bombay), R.D. Burman's 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' (from Sholay), and 'Give Me Some Sunshine' (from 3 Idiots). These samples are interwoven with DIVINE's distinctive sound, bridging nostalgia and contemporary hip-hop.
The album's diverse sonic landscape ranges from trap and Afro-pop to Bollywood-infused melodies, introspective minimalism, and high-energy Gully Gang cyphers. This blend underscores DIVINE's artistic growth and his capacity to fuse varied musical elements.
Key tracks include: * 'Walking on Water (Intro)' – setting the stage for DIVINE's reign in Indian hip-hop. * 'Dr. DIVINE' - an introspective look into the artist's experiences. * 'Boom' – a trap-influenced track paying homage to A.R. Rahman. * 'Late Knights' featuring Gurinder Gill – exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal. * 'You & I' featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan – an Afro-pop reimagining of 'Mehbooba Mehbooba'. * 'ABCD' featuring MC Altaf and Sammohit. * 'Tequila Dance' featuring Hanumankind.
Several previously released singles, including 'Rain,' 'You & I,' and 'Triple OG,' are also incorporated into the album, enhancing its thematic balance.
DIVINE is known as a pioneer in the Indian hip-hop scene, bringing it into mainstream popularity. His lyrics often draw from his life growing up in Mumbai's chawls, addressing street life, struggles, and ambitions. He gained recognition with his single "Yeh Mera Bombay" in 2013 and broke through with "Mere Gully Mein" in 2015, featuring Naezy. In 2020, he was the first Indian rapper on Spotify's Times Square billboard in New York City for his album Punya Paap. He also marked his debut at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022 as the first Indian hip-hop artist to attend.
‘Walking on Water’ is not just an album but a declaration of DIVINE's continuing influence on the Indian music scene and his ambition to elevate Indian hip-hop to a global audience.
