3 episodes
Under Raps ATOM
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Hosted by Deon, Under Raps is a genesis exploration of hip hop in Singapore.
As an avid fan of hip hop , Deon seeks to uncover the motivational drive behind the fascinating artform; as to how local hiphop artists have managed to take something at which they're so removed from culturally, and turn it into something original and relatable to their local audiences.
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The Importance of Family , Relationships & Persistence
It’s the last episode of Season 1 of Under Raps, and we’re ending the season off with the warm and excitable Yung Raja.
The conversations centers around Yung Raja’s journey of being a first-gen Singaporean finding his identity here, as well as being a creative multi-hyphenate in a family of traditional South Indians.
We also speak about his inspirations, his craft and how he transitioned from being a struggling actor to the rapper/artist he is today.
Most importantly, we speak about the importance of family, persistence and relationships, and how these factors had played a crucial role in his life thus far.
Songs Used :
Neo Two K Six - SINY
Damn Freestyle : Written by YUNGRAJA , Music by Danish Naufal -
Threat From a Flat
In this second episode of Under Raps, I chat with someone who has his city on lock— Kevin Lester aka THELIONCITYBOY
I spoke to Kevin about growing up in a diverse family background, finding (and finally claiming) his identity as a Singaporean as well as his creative process.
Songs Used
Kevin Lester - 2 the Max
SINY - Neo Two K Six
Twitter Video : https://twitter.com/thelioncityboy/status/1200740492889088000 -
The Unapologetic Self
In this first episode of Under Raps, I speak to a good friend of mine, Sean AKA Bgourd, a young Singaporean hip hop artist that is widely recognised for performing in a full tight green suit.
We spoke about his journey as a young hip hop artist finding his voice, dealing with imposter syndrome as well as his creative inspiration.
Music :
Neo Two K Six - SINY
Bad One - Bgourd