Haryanvi rapper Dhanda Nyoliwala warns rivals with hard three-minute hip-hop single “No Favors” about self-reliance and roots.
The song is about standing on your own feet. Lyric sites describe a mix of self-motivation, confidence, dedication, and pride in where he comes from, with a clear message that he will not depend on anyone. Later verses turn sharper. He talks about people who once ate from his plate and then turned on him, and he says the tables have now turned on those who laughed. Haryanvi lines carry the story, so the language adds a strong local flavour.
Dhanda Nyoliwala, whose real name is Parveen Dhanda, grew up in the village of Nyoli in Haryana, India, and later moved to Queensland, Australia. His goal has long been to put Haryanvi rap on the hip-hop map, a scene that often stands in the shadow of Punjabi music. He has tried rattling trap, drill, and even sitar-led beats, and earlier songs like “First Haryanvi Drill,” “Up To U,” and “No Mercy” built his base. Romeoz is credited on the music, and FarArmy Productions released the single through Universal Music India. A music video came with it.
The record fits a busy 2026. “Boom Shaka” with KR$NA, the “Big Plans” EP, and “Do Numbari” from the “Mirzapur” movie soundtrack all sit in his recent run. The new single has already gathered more than 33,000 plays on JioSaavn, and Shazam users often look it up around the 1:55 mark.
For African listeners who like to explore hip-hop from other regions, this song offers a clear look at how local languages shape rap worldwide.
Bet on yourself with “No Favours” and tell us – what is your own rule for refusing favours?
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