Picture: UMG It’s a historic day for Southeast Asian hip-hop, as Def Jam Southeast Asia held its first press conference here, officiating the label’s presence in the region through a merger with Universal Music Group and Kartel Records. Showcasing the breadth and ability of our talent, we managed to catch up with Alif and Sonaone… Read more »
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Def Jam’s Expansion To Southeast Asia Means One Thing: Our Rappers Are World Class
Just yesterday, Flizzow posted a teaser indicating the next chapter of the Malaysian hip-hop scene, the introduction of Def Jam Records right here in Southeast Asia. For those who don’t know who Def Jam is, here’s a refresher course. Predominantly focusing on hip hop, pop, and urban music, Def Jam distributes Kanye’s GOOD Music label,… Read more »
Airliftz Spreads The Love For Southeast Asian Girls In His New Single, SEA Gyal
Representation has always been a bit on the underside when it comes to this area across the pond from our Western neighbours, and it has always been about the Caucasian or African American women that get the spotlight most of the time in popular rap songs that hit out Spotify playlists. But Airliftz doesn’t think… Read more »
Song Review: The Pills (I Know) By The Bear Scouts
Written by Aida Rashid Fun, energetic and spirited is how we’d describe the first single of this up-and-coming indie-pop band, Bear Scouts. A 6-piece band that has been making appearance at local gigs around KL this year including Soundstruck Live, Borneo X Semenanjung Show, Bear Scouts will be performing at Urbanscapes alongside Spooky Wet Dreams, Senja… Read more »
SonaOne & Alif’s Obvious: Obviously A Crowd Pleaser
Written by Aida Rashid As individual artists, SonaOne and Alif both have similarities in terms of their music & sound with catchy hooks and memorable verses; hence why the collaboration between these Sony-Kartel signees sound very much seamless and effortless. In anticipation of their collaboration album “Details” that’s due next year, “Obvious” came out a… Read more »