The little-known relationship between rapper Tiến Đạt and singer Ngọc Sơn.

At the launch of rapper Tien Dat's EP "I'm 30 - 30 Years I'm Still Here," singer Ngoc Son attended and showered his younger colleague with praise.

As the title suggests, "I'm 30 - 30 Years I'm Still Here" is Tien Dat's way of marking his 30-year artistic career and the next step after his journey of overcoming countless obstacles .

The album comprises six songs: "Let Go of That Hand," "Only After Breaking Up Do We Realize," "Chi Pheo," "When We Were Still Foolish," "Having Fun with Mr. D," and "Proud to Be a Child"; blending genres such as pop/ballad, R&B, rap, and rap-rock, balancing nostalgic elements with modern arrangements.

At the event, Tien Dat was emotional as he looked back on his three-decade journey, from a dancer in the Hoang Thong dance troupe to a pioneering mainstream rapper, owning a series of hits in the early 2000s, and also the time he took a break to focus on business.

After all, he realized the flame for music was still burning in his heart.

Tien Dat performs his new song live. Photo: Provided by the artist.

The product launch event brought together many big names in the entertainment industry, including singer Ngoc Son. Few people know that Tien Dat and Ngoc Son have a close professional relationship.

Decades ago, when he was a member of the Hoang Thong dance troupe, Tien Dat had the opportunity to participate in a music video by Ngoc Son - who was already a top star in the market at that time.

"For the first time, I heard a Vietnamese singer rap. I knew rap before, but I mainly listened to foreign rappers on cassette tapes. I was very impressed, especially since Son was a singer of sentimental, old-fashioned music. I must say I admired him immensely!" he recalled.

Following the heartfelt sharing, Ngoc Son went on stage to hug Tien Dat, showering his junior with praise. The male singer emphasized that he had been searching for someone who could both sing well and rap well for a long time without success until Tien Dat rose to prominence.

Ngoc Son hugs Tien Dat. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.

The opening product of the EP "I'm 30 - 30 Years I'm Still Here" is the music video " Let Go of That Hand," directed by Neko Lê.

Besides guest artists such as Tien Luat, Rhymastic, Ha Le, Quoc Thien, and BB Tran, the MV attracted attention with the female lead being dancer Thuy Van - a former colleague of Tien Dat at the Hoang Thong dance troupe years ago.

The next song is " Only After Breaking Up Do You Realize," also composed by musician Pham Viet Hoang, with a music video directed by Tung Phan, scheduled to be released on September 28th during a meet-and-greet with the audience at the Southern Military Theater in Ho Chi Minh City.

The remaining songs will be released in October, November, and December. Tien Dat revealed that " Chi Pheo " will be remixed with rap-rock; " When We Were Still Foolish" will be a nostalgic ballad; " Having Fun with Mr.D " will return with a youthful new look, and " Proud to Be a Child " will be the emotional closing track.

Besides the audience, the rapper also wanted to dedicate the song "Proud to Be a Son" to his parents and his two children. For him, family love is the most precious "asset" after three decades of pursuing art.

Excerpt from the music video "Take That Hand Off"

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/moi-quan-he-it-nguoi-biet-giua-rapper-tien-dat-va-ca-si-ngoc-son-2443254.html