The Hrishi, known professionally as Hrishi and born Hrishi Balaji in Tamil Nadu, is an Indian-American singer, songwriter, and musician celebrated for his seamless fusion of South Indian Carnatic music with Western pop and R&B influences. Raised in Washington, D.C. from just a few months old, Hrishi began his musical training in Carnatic music at the age of six and later studied under noted vocalist R. Suryaprakash. Initially a STEM major, he took a leap of faith post-graduation to pursue a career in music, building a following through viral Carnatic remixes of global hits by artists such as Dua Lipa and The Weeknd. His 2021 remix of “Levitating” went viral and led to collaborations with artists like Sachet Tandon and performances at major events including Times Square’s Diwali festival. Hrishi’s original singles, like “Paul McCartney (Superstar),” “like a ghost,” and “apollo 13,” echo his unique East-meets-West approach. With over 270,000 social media followers and millions of streams across platforms, Hrishi stands out as a trendsetter bringing Carnatic music to global pop audiences, while furthering his goal of authentic cross-cultural storytelling through music.