♠Altimet ft. Mawar Berduri- Sayang, Sayang (Malaysia):
1 Asia is a manifestation of the ever growing hiphop
music in Asia.
As citizens across Asia’s newly prosperous
cities shift from their traditional stereotype
and rediscover new identities from urban
‘coolness’ and ‘consciousness’, they adhere
to a default condition to absorb and evolve
music. Those who devote themselves to mould
the Asian Hip-hop culture have captured their
history, uniqueness, modernity, art, philosophy,
literature and traditions.
Not a far departure from all things Asia, Hip-hop
music has its fair share of tales in its formation
and exploitation. It is equally influential on a
grass roots level as it is commercially. This is
the parallel character that permits some Asian
pioneers to establish their music widely and
further shape their style. And when we find
these styles, we look at ways to introduce it
regionally through the initiative manifested in 1 Asia.
To begin with, the 1 Asia compilation comprises
of songs that feature hip-hop acts from 8
countries which are recorded between 2002-
2007. Voices from China, Hong Kong, Korea,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and
Brunei have become a part of this album. All
in, 15 tracks totaling over 62 minutes of fresh
sounds that are very rarely heard outside their
local communities are introduced. These tracks
are amongst Asian Hiphop’s Best Kept Secrets.
While many more have ended up being diluted
in obscurity within Asia and beyond due to
limited distribution channels to reach more
audience, these songs will be released and
played on the airwaves across borders. This will
take precedent to multiply the opportunities for
more ..secrets’ to be ..told’. Now everyone can
‘Get Heard! ♠1 Asia Track List:
:1:DJ Nesh- Asia Connection
:2:Yin Ts’ang- Understanding
:3:Infinite Flow- Have Fun
:4:Soul-ID- Ya Sudahlah
:5:Thaitanium- Yuk Lai
:6:Altimet ft Mawar Berduri- Sayang, Sayang
:7:KZ ft DJ Goldfish- Letterz
:8:DefConn- Junggling Jungle
:9:WordsManifest- Many, Many Rhymes
:10:Prosa ft Q-Luv- The Generation
:11:Koko & Syaheed ft Too Phat & Taufik Batisah- Travellin’
:12:Yacko- Mendua
:13:Phlowtron- Marilah Bergoyang
:14:MizzNina, Noreen, Yacko, Mizz Eva, Hunny, LilShawty, Linda Onn, Mia, DJ Vanda- Princesses
:15:Yin Ts’ang- Yellow Road
