Biography
Skand Babalagaon, also known as Skand Basavaraj, is an Indian musical artist, author, mindfulness practitioner, and community-centered social worker from Solapur, Maharashtra, India, with ancestral roots in Lachyan, Karnataka. His artistic work blends devotional folk rap, cultural expression, and contemporary musical forms, creating sound that resonates with inner awareness, conscious living, and emotional balance.
As a founder and creative force behind RamDoot Records, Skand integrates traditional narratives with modern beats, bringing folk, devotional, and socially conscious music to diverse listeners. His music reflects his engagement with spiritual wellness, personal development, and cultural heritage, emphasizing meaningful content alongside artistic innovation. He is influenced by Indian philosophical traditions and the teachings of the 17th-century saint Samarth Ramdas, integrating these insights with modern expression and mindful practice.
In addition to music, Skand is an author and writer focused on inner harmony, self-awareness, and the art of living with clarity and purpose. His work draws from South Asian philosophical traditions, meditation, and contemporary psychology to guide readers toward emotional resilience and presence. He co-authored Flowstate: The Art of Living Without Resistance with Shashwad Babalgaon, exploring adaptability, self-mastery, and mindful living.
Skand is also recognized for his community engagement and social impact initiatives, including involvement with Shri Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan and Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan, where he contributes to social reform, public education, environmental awareness, and grassroots wellness programs. Across music, writing, and service, he defines himself as a lifelong seeker-learning, unlearning, and seeking across all fields.
