As part of HipHopDX’s tradition, we at HipHopDX Asia are kicking off our weekly New Music Friday series to bring you the latest hip hop and R&B releases from Asian musicians from anywhere in the world.
Today, Thai “dystopian pop” artist Pyra releasing her major-label debut, fkn bad pt. 1, which features Indonesia’s Ramengvrl and Japan’s YAYOI DAIMON. Throughout the week, we saw releases from Korean-American rapper JMIN with his H1GHR Music debut HOMECOMING; Filipino hip hop collectives Bawal Clan and Owfuckfiguratively swim with the sharks in grimy “Pating Sa Kadiliman” music video; Vietnamese artists wAvy, Xolitxo, Da/md, and Tlinh team up for the “special edition” of “Night”; Bengali-American Anik Khan shares sensual “Santa Maria,” the first single off his upcoming Approved EP; and more. We’re also premiering Filipino hip hop crew’s 1096 Gang’s “IMOUT” cypher today.
Keep reading to check our coverage of today’s (August 20) latest singles.
Miyachi – “Chu Hi”
Japanese rapper Miyachi returns with his latest single, “Chu Hi” (prod. YUNGXANSEI and BL$$D), his follow-up to his recently released GOOD NIGHT TOKYO EP. The music video, out later, sees Miyachi sporting his Konbini Confessions attire, where he is seen roaming near Japanese convenience stores asking unsuspecting (often drunk) strangers questions, ranging from existential to the mundane, via an ambush interview style.
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YonnyBoii, ZynAkal, ASYRAF – “TAK SANGKA”
Malaysian rappers YonnyBoii, ZynAkal, and Asyraf Nasir’s latest drop, “TAK SANGKA” (Unexpected), illustrates what it feels like to realize your dreams and then follow them. The K-pop-inspired track was catalyzed last year when ZynAkal penned the first verse—setting the tone for the song while YonnyBoii developed the chorus.
According to a press statement, the recording process took “approximately five hours in total.” Accompanied by its animated music video, the boy’s 2D selves are seen at a carnival fighting back cynics to take their throne as fulfilled musicians. The video premieres tonight at 10PM HKT.
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Right – “ÔI TRỘ ÔI, CHỌI”
Vietnamese rapper Right’s latest single, “ÔI TRỘ ÔI, CHỌI” is a prelude to his unreleased EP, TONYCHOI VOL. 1. The single aims to introduce his listeners to the story of a fictional character named “Tony Choi.” According to a press statement, Right utilizes “Tony Choi” to convey his personal feelings surrounding love, carelessness, hard work, and perseverance. “ÔI TRỘ ÔI, CHỌI” will premiere tonight at 7PM HKT.
TIENAS – “La Llorona”
Mumbai-based TIENAS returns with “La Llorona” (ft. Zero Chill), named after a popular figure in Latin American folklore. La Llorona, or ‘The Weeping Woman,’ is a “ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her children whom she drowned.” This is his third single of the year, following “Anti Freestyle” and “Brian O’ Conner.”
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Rudeen and Hullera – “HADIR”
Indonesian artists Rudeen and Hullera team up for “HADIR” (Present). The Joshwa-produced track and music video premiere tonight at 9:30PM HKT.
Anisha Khemlani contributed to this feature
