Wicked Sunny have opened a new chapter in their musical journey with Long Way From Home, the first single from their debut EP The Local Kid, released under Times Music. Featuring MC Square and Radhika Bhide, the song explores the emotional weight of leaving home, chasing dreams in an unfamiliar city, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with ambition. Known for his sharp lyricism and distinctive voice in Indian hip-hop, the Prayagraj-born, Mumbai-based artist delivers one of his most personal songs yet with this release.
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The Local Kid is a five-track musical revue that follows the journey of a small-town boy trying to survive and grow up in a big city. The EP captures silent struggles, unnoticed victories, heartbreaks, and moments of self-reflection. It begins with the nostalgic overtones of Long Way From Home and builds through tracks like Baawre, Big Drama and Laal, before concluding with Udta Teer. Each song has a unique emotional texture, making the EP best experienced as a complete narrative.
Talking about the song, Wicked Sunny shared, “Long Way From Home is the most honest thing I’ve ever written. There’s still a version of me sitting in a room in Prayagraj, thinking Mumbai is too far away. This song is for that kid and for every kid who packed a suitcase with more hope than money.”
MC Square added, “The moment Sunny played me the song, I connected with it instantly. There’s a certain loneliness and hunger in the song that felt very familiar to me. I wanted my verse to sound lived-in and heartfelt, and I think we created something that people will really feel.”
Radhika Bhide said, “There is a quiet pain in this song that stayed with me from the first listen. I wanted the hook to be intimate and comforting, almost like a voice from home that you cling to during difficult days. Collaborating with Sunny on this was incredibly special.”
Long Way From Home is now streaming on all major audio platforms. The official music video is available on the Times Music YouTube channel.
