We’ve all had late night cravings before, and one of the good things about living in Malaysia is the abundance of mamaks strewn around neighbourhoods that serve the late night crowd, hankering for supper or just looking for a place to lepak at night. A Mee Goreng makes for good late night company to an… Read more »
Tag: Rap
Sonaone And Alif Just Released A Star Wars Inspired Single Titled ‘RISE’
To celebrate the conclusion of the Skywalker saga, Walt Disney Malaysia has collaborated with rappers SonaOne and Alif to drop a Star Wars inspired track titled ‘Rise,’ depicting the final battle for freedom, reflecting the movie as both protagonist and antagonist battle to face their true enemy. The song follows a successful formula that has… Read more »
If 2019 Was Indie, 2020 Will Be Dominated By Rap
Written by Aqil Nasri 2019 was a breakout year for most indie artists in the industry. Bands like Masdo and Pastel Lite have finally found and settled in their crowd. No doubt that the recent indie uprising has affected the large following that these bands have been getting in the past year, with some getting… Read more »
YUNG RAJA Marks His First Single For Def Jam Singapore By Releasing “Mad Blessings” MV
Bold, brash, and not afraid to get in touch with his roots, YUNG RAJA delivers another spectacular music video that talks about its namesake title. The music video with a Tamil action movie inspired intro is also something of a beauty; directed by Jasper Tan of Vadbibes, the song speaks of all the blessings the… Read more »
Zamaera Dispells Her Doubters With A BM Track Titled ‘Jangan Salah Sangka’
Written by Evely Tan Our local feisty rapper Zamaera puts out her second malay single “Jangan Salah Sangka” produced by Airliftz along with I-Sky behind the sound engineering. Assumption has always been part of human nature, and in a world dominated by social media, it’s much much faster to assume that someone’s life is going… Read more »
Alif And Sonaone Detail What’s To Come For Def Jam Southeast Asia
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 »
GET MUNNI – An Anthem On Hustling Courtesy Of Lil Asian Thiccie And Zamaera
Attitude. Lots of it is required for you to fully flaunt your chops and both Lil Asian Thiccie and Zamaera show no shortage of the damn thing in their new song, Get Munni. Malaysia’s newest summer jam details the story of the grind, the chase, the hustle to earn the dollar bills satirically, using RM1s instead… Read more »
Dato’ Maw Speaks Of Hustlin In His New “Cari Makan” Tour
The Chinese rap scene is a small one, and the journey to the top is often a very steep one that only a handful have ever managed to hit. The hustle never stops though, and with the rappers in dwindling numbers, the race to to keep the scene alive is a real challenge. Dato’ Maw… Read more »
The Altimet Curtain Call
20 years in the industry, slowly charting his course as a young fledgling rapper all the way to one of the all-time Malaysian greats. We take it all the way back to how Ahmad bin Abdul Rahman was enamoured with East Coast rapping, the origin of the name Altimet, and his own personal ethos when… Read more »
Zamaera Pours All Of Her Fire, Passion, Dedication, And Skill Into Her Latest EP
Opinion Editorial A few weeks ago, I was invited to preview Zamaera’s new EP at TGV One Utama, showcasing a new direction, expanded musical ability, and more refined prowess of rap, and from the looks of her trajectory, seem to not all be just words in the wind. ‘Wanita’ proved to be a musically empowering… Read more »