Surat has always loved Garba, but modern video clips have birthed a new genre: "Surti Hip-Hop." Local artists are producing music videos shot entirely on iPhones in the city's underpasses, parking lots, and abandoned textile mills. The beats are heavy, the lyrics are a mix of Gujarati slang and English, and the dance moves go viral on Instagram within hours.
This is a standard mobile messaging technology that allows users to send videos, images, and audio files rather than just text. surat mms clip
Many have also questioned the role of social media platforms in spreading such content, with some calling for stricter regulations on the sharing of such material. Surat has always loved Garba, but modern video