Artist Xuan Hinh raps in Hoa Minzy's music video.

Comedian Xuan Hinh delighted audiences by rapping in singer Hoa Minzy's music video "'Bac Bling'".

The product, released on the evening of March 1st, is a collaboration between Hoa Minzy and two artists from the same hometown: comedian Xuan Hinh, She contacted musician Tuan Cry proactively through artist Xuan Hinh's fanpage to ask for his contact information, and he replied the next day. The singer spent about two hours discussing the content and meaning of the project, persuading him to participate.

According to Hoa Minzy, artist Xuan Hinh is someone who "dares to go with the flow of the youth" by performing the rap part while still retaining his characteristic vocal embellishments. During the recording process, he didn't offer any opinions on the lyrics or melody. "I am grateful to artist Xuan Hinh for participating in this project . " "This helps make the music video more meaningful," the singer said.

Artist Xuan Hinh said he immediately agreed when he learned the song promoted his hometown of Bac Ninh . He calls Hoa Minzy "daughter" and refers to himself as "father." At the beginning of the MV, the artist wears an ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), a headpiece, and sunglasses, rapping while dancing. At the end, he and the locals sing along to the chorus. Due to personal commitments, Xuan Hinh did not attend the MV launch event on the afternoon of March 1st. On his personal page, he shared the work and urged the public to watch and support the artists.

Xuan Hinh, 65 years old, is hailed by audiences as the "King of Comedy in Northern Vietnam," but often refers to himself as a "folk comedian." His name is associated with many traditional Cheo melodies, Quan Ho folk songs, Xam songs, and Chau Van songs. The artist is best remembered for his works. Thi Mau went to the temple . The fortune teller goes to the market, Man and horse, horse and man . He was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 1997. Artist of construction. Museum of Mother Goddess Religion A 5,000 m2 space in Soc Son, Hanoi , displays paintings related to the Mother Goddess religion, horizontal plaques and couplets, scarves, clothing, and mats from the past, so that "young people will love our national culture even more when they see them."

Artist Xuan Hinh in the music video "Bac Bling".

Hòa Minzy's song was written by musician Tuấn Cry in about a week. The lyrics are relatable, serving as a way to promote tourism in the province: "Come visit me in Bắc Ninh. Festivals are bustling and joyful all year round. Visit the Bà Chúa Temple to pray for fortune and wealth. Enjoy the moonlit nights of the 8th lunar month. Race boats across the Như Nguyệt River. A land of history and outstanding people. Tam Phủ, a sacred paradise. I bow my head in reverence at the sacred gate."

The music video showcases landmarks that bear the distinctive mark of Bac Ninh, including Do Temple, Dau Pagoda, Phu Lang pottery village, and beautiful cultural activities such as betel chewing, Quan Ho folk singing, and year-round festivals. Hoa Minzy said that the song title stylizes the word "Ninh" as "Bling," hoping to represent Bac Ninh shining brightly and reaching further in the future.

Hoa Minzy with her fellow villagers. Photo: Provided by the subject.

After 10 years in the arts, Hoa Minzy cherished the idea of creating a project that focuses on her roots, honors community spirit, and expresses her love for her homeland. She invited nearly 300 actors from her village, ranging from nearly 90-year-old grandmothers to elementary and middle school children, to accompany the crew throughout the three days of filming. They learned to sing, with one group practicing dance moves to support the singer. According to Hoa Minzy, each person received a pair of sandals, a bag of seasoning, and a small sum of money as payment.

During filming, Hoa Minzy was particularly impressed by the scene where an elderly woman with black teeth chewed betel nut – a characteristic image of Northern Vietnamese culture. "Initially, the old woman was quite shy in front of the camera, but thanks to encouragement from the people around her, she unexpectedly burst into laughter, and the camera captured that moment, causing the entire crew to erupt in joy at such a beautiful scene," she said.

At the MV launch event , The actors were also present at the event space to welcome guests. From the entrance of the alley leading to the stage area, people dressed in the costumes of traditional male and female singers stood in two rows and sang together. Guests are visiting . In front of the Lac Xa neighborhood Cultural Center - where the press conference is taking place - there are stalls offering experiences such as Dong Ho painting and Bac Ninh cuisine like Bui village spring rolls and Cho village rice cakes.

The atmosphere at the press conference for the MV "Bac Bling" in Hoa Minzy's hometown. Video: Phuong Linh

Hoa Minzy Her real name is Nguyen Thi Hoa, 30 years old, and she was the winner of the Star Academy program in 2014. She has hit songs such as Leave (Vu Huy Hoang) We can't be together for a lifetime. (Mr. Siro). February 2022, she farewell She broke up with her businessman boyfriend after 5 years together. Currently, the artist is a single mother with a son over 5 years old - Bo (real name Nguyen Minh Thien An) - who is popular on social media.

In 2023, the singer released a music video. Thi Mau - Inspired by famous characters in literature and traditional Vietnamese opera, the song combines folk and modern musical elements. At the time, Hoa Minzy denied imitating Hoang Thuy Linh – a singer who had achieved success in many projects with a similar style – stating that she was far from catching up to her senior. Early last year, Hoa Minzy received her first Mai Vang Award in the "Most Loved Female Singer" category. In the same year, she was honored as "Singer of the Year" at the Cong Hien Awards.

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