--- title: "Invoker's Hip-Hop Journey: From Delhi Streets to Global Stages" description: "Discover Rahul 'Invoker' Singh's hip-hop journey. From early Delhi struggles to Red Bull battles, learn how I built my style through discipline and grit." canonical: https://mytribe.in/invoker.in/hip-hop-dance-instruction/the-journey-the-wins last_updated: 2025-10-01 --- # The Journey & The Wins Tribe Verified · Red Bull Dance Your Style Winner By [Invoker](https://mytribe.in/invoker.in) · Online, Studios in Delhi & travels across India · ₹500 per session (estimate) Part of [Hip-Hop Dance Instruction](https://mytribe.in/invoker.in/hip-hop-dance-instruction). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/invoker.in/hip-hop-dance-instruction/gallery) From practicing in cyber cafes to standing on international stages, this is my grind. These moments define why I never stopped. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A clip from the 'Why We Dance' documentary that told a part of my story. It talks about my struggles, my family, and how dance became my path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f53ee10-69ce-4e9e-b6ec-b249b002b8fd) - ![This is how my journey started. From watching dance on TV and practicing in cyber cafes to deciding to pursue it as a career against all odds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab6b1d09-7779-489e-82c5-c11e4cbb0992) - ![The turning point. I discovered the underground hip-hop scene and it felt like an escape. I started traveling, learning, and found my emotional connection to hip-hop music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/932a5028-2675-4c2a-925a-c435ae277b2a) - ![I took it upon myself to help build the northern hip-hop freestyle scene. I organized the first 1v1 hip-hop battle in Delhi in 2017, and from there, I never stopped dancing or competing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad919917-8e98-40ba-bcff-e5947becc9ab) - ![When I started, the community was smaller but the passion was huge. I have unforgettable memories of the hunger and dedication from those early days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01bd3551-e348-4d2c-ba0d-b7dfc7fdb86a) - ![My advice to the community: be yourself, believe in yourself, and be consistent. Don't forget why you started dancing. For me, it's my escape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fccb3cd-07d3-4949-8e2b-575bb4908e83) - ![A look at some of the trophies and plaques I've won. These are for 'The Battleground' Vol. 4 winner and a battle guest appearance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da750be7-0284-43c5-a2d2-f89a7940c34f) - ![Another trophy, this one for being the runner up in a 1 on 1 hip-hop battle at 'Advancement The Street Jam'. Every competition is a learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03c94e10-5a20-407e-80e3-3691c16c73aa) - ![The Top 16 lineup for the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final. It's an honor to be listed among some of the best dancers in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4f91e27-8d98-450b-9dde-21ba2a2dc6ec) - [Video: A look back at the craziness of last year's 'High on Hip Hop' event. I won the 2v2 category with my partner. Let's see who takes the title this year.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d314438-4880-40c3-a253-be40ba80a335) - ![I was invited as a wildcard guest for 'The Intersection 2024' battle in Singapore. The winner gets a flight to Europe, showing how big the stakes are getting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b28e4e5-bf0b-4626-abf4-75705d53440b) - ![A still image from my wildcard submission video. My room is filled with posters and trophies from my journey, they are a constant motivation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea3d22bd-604d-45eb-aaae-1004b34c957a) - ![The official poster for an exhibition battle, Team Invoker vs Team Bedroc. It's a showcase of some of the most experienced dancers in the scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/229cb96a-3092-4ef8-9f6e-cef2270faafc) - ![A happy moment on stage at a Red Bull event. This smile is the result of years of hard work and loving what I do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65c90703-1178-48a8-a23e-7498e81c03ba) - ![Holding my trophy after winning the Red Bull Dance Your Style North India qualifier. A proud moment for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/190538f7-5f28-4961-8872-06a9d72b4edd) - [Video: The moment I was announced as the winner. The energy from the crowd is electrifying. This is what we work for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d479543e-1e03-44f4-a0b8-abd85563439f) - [Video: The crowd celebrating my win. The support from the community means everything. We are all in this together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da7490f8-35b9-4a68-9980-0ce64ac48acb) - ![A double win at the Jack & Rock battle event. I won the solo hip-hop category and the 2v2 Rep Your Style category with my partner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ae45966-8ead-45a2-b698-c7e0ff1a0929) - ![Celebrating our wins with my partners. Success is always sweeter when you can share it with your team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a89d6fee-a109-4a84-aed5-3af2d2ef4de9) - ![A powerful moment being declared the winner by hip-hop legend Loose Joint. Receiving this title from him was something I can't express in words.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32b58ce9-04e7-4c22-a9ea-f241a4322c7a) - ![Another angle of my win at the BIG JAM 2023. This was a repeat of a championship I won in 2018, proving that consistency is everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ec37e33-eb4c-4fc4-b1d1-2ac35c44bf04) - ![A close up shot of the win. You can see the emotion on my face. This is the culmination of years of training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ff00904-0ad6-45ab-bc00-88a3d24e0df3) - ![The final moment of the battle, standing with my opponent and the judge. It's all about respect for the art and each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/678bfb45-03ee-4bc8-be45-5787eeaaea31) - ![Looking up after the win is announced. A moment of gratitude and relief after a tough competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4d1c5b8-192a-401b-a00d-4711d903e6a4) - ![A duplicate image showing my gratitude after the win is announced.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/369be7dc-9b85-4061-9f20-51497eb198cb) - ![A candid shot from a Red Bull event. The caption says "Pay attention to the lyrics of the song", a hint to my musical approach to dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89bccd0e-cc08-4678-bf5d-ad0a3c3187c5) - ![A professional headshot from a Red Bull photoshoot. The shirt says 'Damn.', and the smile says it all. Just spreading smiles and good vibes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82316ac8-abf2-43a7-ad14-346b34eb43f3) - ![The official announcement of me as a Top 16 competitor for the Red Bull Dance Your Style North India qualifier.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/554ba1b2-d9cb-4477-9699-141035cde4ef) - ![The poster for 'Bring The Buck Vol. 3' where I was a judge for the Hip-Hop and Rep Your Style categories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25f9faeb-ae02-4e6f-b34f-27f3cc5179b5) - ![A personalized poster for the 'Bring The Buck' event, highlighting my role as a judge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec7163f2-08a2-4ca5-a370-f3ffc9ea7982) - ![This win was special. Winning 'Battle Yaa Skills' in Bangalore and getting respect from an international judge was a great feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/069a5c27-1187-4703-8334-85765ab3b654) - ![Another win, this time at 'Souls and Techniques' in Dehradun. It's the consistency for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cac4f0d4-123e-4c78-ad5c-fa287ae820b8) - [Video: An animated poster announcing me as a judge for 'Blame It On The Boogie', one of the finest jams in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28e5ab82-89ab-4f7e-9217-5dd56d5a3730) - ![A picture with my trophy and the judges after winning the 'Indian Krump Festival 2022'. Another one for the collection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9544267-0d1c-41a5-931f-202288482e21) - ![A group photo with the judges and my opponent after the win. It's all about community and celebrating the art form together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1381b2bc-eb6b-4d7a-a8ab-b2541e70cd14) - ![This was my first big win in 2018, a birthday gift to myself. Accepting the title from Majid, who I looked up to, was a dream come true.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0aee315-1511-43d9-97b2-017b8a6749b2) - ![A still shot from a battle, just catching the groove and feeling the music. This is the vibe I bring to every performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c91c1554-72e8-4eeb-99ca-631a423b44e4) - ![A photo of me dancing outdoors. This is part of a feature on my journey and my contribution to the Indian hip-hop scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/233ec352-e5cc-4298-895d-989b5e969589) ## About The Journey & The Wins Winning a battle isn't just about the trophy on my shelf. It is about the discipline of training I put in the night before. I treat my dance practice like a job because, for me, it was never a hobby. It was my only escape. If you are looking to understand the real grind behind the stage presence, let's talk about how to build your own discipline. When I started, there were no studios in Delhi to learn real Hip-Hop. I spent my school days working small jobs to afford cyber cafes just to watch dance videos, trying to mimic what I saw. That hunger did not go away. I traveled to cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad for workshops because the scene in the North was non-existent. I had to build it myself. Organizing the first 1v1 Hip-Hop battle in Delhi back in 2017 taught me that the community only grows if you show up. Whether it is competing in Red Bull Dance Your Style or judging local jams, the goal remains the same: fighting my own overthinking. Many people see the podium finishes, but they do not see the years spent drilling basic grooves while working a job to support my family. I do not believe in talent as much as I believe in showing up when you do not feel like it. Monday is for grooves, Tuesday is for footwork. My classes are not just about learning steps; they are about teaching you how to listen to the music, dig for tracks, and develop a mindset that keeps you standing even when things get heavy. ## About Invoker I'm Invoker. I dance to clear my head and DJ to keep the vibe right. I've been through the grind, from small Delhi stages to international battles, and I teach exactly what I practice: no shortcuts, just solid foundation and real discipline. 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