The eccentric of Vietnamese rap

In a short period of time, 7dnight went from an unknown name to a Vietnamese music phenomenon. The rapper's song "It's Okay" is currently taking the content creation scene on TikTok by storm.

musical piece No problem It has been used for over one million content creation videos on TikTok, thereby boosting the total number of listens to over one billion. Building on that outstanding achievement, No problem It also appeared at number 5 in TikTok's top 50 global songs.

7dnight composed and performed the rap song for the first time. No problem On the stage of the Rap Viet Breakthrough Round Season 4, from the two "viral" lines "Gwenchana" and "Extremely annoying," a short 30-second clip of music... No problem This sparked interest among Vietnamese audiences. Following that, Kpop idols, especially Karina (from the group Aespa), covered the dance moves, helping to boost morale. No problem It became a sensation in South Korea.

Recently, the sound of No problem It was first performed at Seventeen's concert in Japan. After more than two months, the "Gwenchana" craze continues to spread, promising to help 7dnight achieve even more success.

7dnight, the creator of the "It's Okay" craze.

Who is 7dnight?

7dnight (real name Ngo Tuan Dat) became widely known from Rap Viet Season 4. Within the game show, 7dnight was the first contestant to receive the first choice privilege from BigDaddy. The rapper went straight to the Rap Viet finals with his unique musical style, coupled with the story of a rapper overcoming adversity.

At 7dnight, there are three key factors that helped him win over the audience. Before stepping onto the Rap Viet stage, the rapper had a difficult time making a living in South Korea. 7dnight is a native of Nghe An province, creating rap songs with a distinct Nghe An dialect. And finally, the rapper's musical personality is unique and has its own distinct style.

For those who closely follow Vietnamese rap, the name 7dnight had already emerged before Rap Viet season 4. Some of 7dnight's rap songs include: Won, Food, clothing, and money, 37 here. He gained attention for rapping in the Nghe An accent, set against the inspiring backdrop of trap music. 7dnight has a distinctive voice, staying true to the beat and enunciating words clearly and distinctly.

7dnight's popularity in the rap world also stems from a "scandalous" incident. Someone claiming to be 7dnight's former friend spoke out, accusing the rapper of immoral behavior. The accusation spread across several underground rap forums, but 7dnight remained silent, meaning the truth of the story was left unresolved. The controversy subsided when the rapper appeared on Rap Viet Season 4.

BigDaddy invited 7dnight back to Vietnam to try his luck in Rap Viet. BigDaddy used his most important card, the first choice, to snatch 7dnight from another coach. In fact, 7dnight joining BigDaddy's team was a harmonious combination, paving the way for the rapper to reach the finals.

No problem It wasn't a particularly impressive performance in Rap Viet Season 4. Overall, this rap didn't help 7dnight break through compared to his previous performances and those in Rap Viet Season 4. However, the music segment... No problem Unexpectedly becoming a TikTok sensation, 7dnight turned the tables and became a well-known contestant after the game show.

The "Gwenchana" craze is spreading rapidly in Japan and South Korea.

Unique musical personality

From two products Food, clothing, and shelter. and At 37 , 7dnight has solidified his position as a highly skilled rapper in hook writing and execution. In rap, the hook is a key musical phrase, a powerful "hook" that summarizes the rap's content and makes it instantly memorable to the listener.

In Rap Viet season 4, all the coaches and judges acknowledged 7dnight's hook-writing ability.

The piece of music that helped 7dnight go viral on TikTok is the hook of It's okay . It's still the typical male rapper style with a crisp hook, few lyrics but well-balanced rhythm. 7dnight's "carefree" vocals, combined with a beat that boosts the drum roll, especially the kick drum, help... No problem It creates a mesmerizing and captivating sound.

7dnight incorporated the "hot trend" Gwenchana phrase into the first four bars of the hook. From there, a dance move implying "it's okay" was born, exciting a host of content creators to jump on the trend. The hook's success was undeniable. No problem It also bears a strong imprint from the phrase "Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding".

With "Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding", it's possible that 7dnight drew inspiration from popular hits like Crazynight and The Fox . 7dnight uses "Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding" in its hook. That's fine ; it gives the listener a familiar feeling, as if they've heard it somewhere before, while also optimizing the timing of the melody.

Catchy (ear-catching) is the foundation for No problem It became a sensation. The song's popularity also stemmed from many unexpected factors, one could say it was a stroke of luck for 7dnight.

Why isn't the name 7dnight really that popular yet?

No problem Despite becoming a huge hit on TikTok, paradoxically, 7dnight's fame hasn't skyrocketed to match the song's popularity. Recently, 7dnight released a music video. Let me give you a hand . In the midst of the storm. It's okay , 7dnight's new music video only garnered over 100,000 views after two weeks and couldn't compete in the trending charts.

TikTok remains purely a content creation platform. Music on TikTok serves as background music for creative videos. Therefore, No problem While 7dnight was a hit, it remained merely a phenomenon. The true appeal of a singer, the success of a complete song in terms of digital sales and trending, is what truly matters. In this respect, 7dnight hasn't yet broken through.

7dnight's music is distinctive and strongly influenced by rap/hip hop, but it still lacks market appeal. Throughout Vietnamese rap history, the rapper hasn't significantly broken away from the safe confines of trap and his remixes have consistently followed his signature beat type.

The male rapper has almost completely explored themes of life and perseverance in rap. It's time for 7dnight to move to another level, to be more creative in his music to have a real hit and make a name for himself in the Vietnamese music market.

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