The icon of Vietnamese rap has fallen from grace.

The music video "Pearl of the Far East" is a meticulously produced product in terms of music and visuals. However, amidst the Hieuthuhai craze, the trio of Thai VG, Huynh Cong Hieu, and Le Tich Ky were temporarily overshadowed.

Thai rapper duo VG and Huynh Cong Hieu They collaborated to write a rap song that vividly reflects Saigon's past and present. As usual, Huynh Cong Hieu focused on deeply exploring the lyrics, with creative rhyming. Thai VG boldly stepped out of his comfort zone to complete a Vietnamese rap verse, while also moderating everything else to harmonize with his collaborators.

Pearl of the Far East This product has attracted special attention in the Vietnamese rap scene in recent days. However, when the MV was released and competed in the "trending" race, the three artists encountered Hieuthuhai, along with a series of hot developments. showbiz Vietnam. MV's initial success. Pearl of the Far East It's not overly impressive, but it's a product with the potential to maintain its viability.

Huynh Cong Hieu collaborates with Thai VG for the first time.

Thai VG Willing to play a supporting role?

Overall MV Pearl of the Far East It has a strong old-school (original) feel to rap/hip hop. Huynh Cong Hieu starts with a boombap-beat rap verse. By the second verse by Thai VG after the hook, the beat blends in with Trap elements. As the song progresses, the music becomes... Pearl of the Far East It becomes even more unpredictable when the Boombap element is combined with unimaginable things like traditional Vietnamese folk music and jersey clubs.

Music of Pearl of the Far East The rap style moves from traditional, original elements to modern trends. In terms of content, Huynh Cong Hieu and Thai VG draw inspiration from the resilient and hardworking people of Saigon, who have struggled to make a living in the glamorous city of the past but remain strong and composed in the face of life's challenges.

Thai VG's comeback is highly anticipated. After collaborating with Karik, Thai VG accepted the offer to work with a former contestant from Rap Viet season 3. This time, Thai VG only plays a supporting role for his junior, delivering short rap verses and writing entirely in Vietnamese. Thai VG isn't fluent in Vietnamese, so the lyrics he wrote felt less natural compared to when he wrote in English.

Thai VG also struggled with pronouncing Vietnamese. His flow was affected, and his ability to rhyme and play with words was limited. Compared to the stature of a legendary rapper, considered one of the first rappers in Vietnamese music, many viewers expected Thai VG to make a big impact. However, in reality, Thai VG chose to humble himself so as not to overshadow his younger counterparts.

Huynh Cong Hieu, as the project leader, has the majority of screen time in the rap song. The Pearl of the Far East . Against the backdrop of boombap music, Huynh Cong Hieu is somewhat constrained in his flow. In other aspects such as lyric writing skills and delivery (how he expresses flow), Huynh Cong Hieu still does well, with the biggest highlight being the double rhymes and triple rhymes.

The only lingering disappointment in "Pearl of the Far East" is the hook by Le Tich Ky. The former X-Factor contestant sang a hook from a song by Huynh Cong Hieu or Thai VG. Compared to what the audience expected from Tich Ky, a rock singer with a "gritty," experienced, and realistic voice in "Pearl of the Far East," the hook was too tame and lacked something. The melody of the hook was also not engaging enough or cohesive enough to connect with the rap verses.

The music videos and songs from the Pearl of the Far East are unique but struggle to compete in the market.

Thai VG's dilemma - Huynh Cong Hieu

Over the past few weeks, the Vietnamese music scene has heated up with the sensations of Hoa Minzy and Phao. (MV) Pearl of the Far East Promoted by Huynh Cong Hieu for over a week, it was anticipated by the rap community as a highlight product entering April. However, Hieuthuhai appeared, announced the new MV, and released the official product right after the teaser.

Hieuthuhai's arrival became a magnet, attracting attention from the Vietnamese rap scene and the entire Vietnamese music market. In addition, the lingering impact of North Bling, Career Obstacles It remains strong at this time.

Pearl of the Far East They lost ground because the group of artists didn't have the same strong appeal as Hieuthuhai. The team's promotional campaigns for the MV were also unsuccessful. Pearl of the Far East It also hasn't created a buzz online yet. Therefore, after 3 days of being released, the music video by Huynh Cong Hieu and Thai VG hasn't surpassed the realm of rap fans to reach the general public.

Delving deeper into the musical aspect, Pearl of the Far East There isn't much ideal material to attract a large audience. With pure rap, the market still favors products that blend R&B, Melodic rap, or rappers who have completely shifted to rap. The old-school material of... Pearl of the Far East It's a song that appeals to a niche audience, even though the production team intended to balance it with Le Tich Ky's hook.

Famous names shifting to singing have revolutionized the Vietnamese rap scene. A prime example is Hieuthuhai's song "Crocodile Tears," where the male rapper sings from beginning to end. Similarly, Pháo's song "Career Obstacle," where the female rapper uses more vocals, immediately became the most successful product of her career.

And when most rappers get caught up in the "trending" race, forced to blend in with the crowd, the emergence of Pearl of the Far East It was once again met with enthusiastic support from loyal Vietnamese rap fans. One fan called... Pearl of the Far East It was created to help balance the rap music scene, as the market increasingly lacked products with such a strong rap identity.

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