Rhymastic unexpectedly returns with a thorny version amid controversy about Vietnamese rap

(Dan Tri) - Rhymastic's return with the name YC (a stage name associated with a part of the male rapper's youth) is attracting the attention and discussion of the rap music fan community.

The last time Rhymastic used this stage name was 5 years ago. The rapper's return with the stage name YC at a time when he was being loved as a mature, calm artist quickly caught the attention of the audience.

In a previous post, Rhymastic hinted that his current flat career "has gotten too boring" and YC returned to bring "pure hip hop back".

Recently, Rhymastic has spent a lot of time with his family, and has been loved by the audience as a judge on Rap Viet and a participant in the show Anh trai vu ngan cong gai. YC's return reflects his inner turmoil, when the male rapper had to choose between public recognition and personal creative freedom.

In the context of the Vietnamese rap scene being seething with debate about the boundary between underground and the public stage, the return of YC is likened to an old breath in a new body. If Rhymastic represents reason and standards, then YC is instinct and rebellion.

Rhymastic's new image surprised many audiences (Photo: character's Facebook).

However, the male rapper's new rap titled "Then why" also received mixed reviews. Some viewers praised his wordplay and skillful rhyming, but others said the rap was still quite "gentle" compared to the edgy nature often seen in rap.

In a conversation with Dan Tri reporter in 2024, when asked if he made music to satisfy himself or to satisfy the audience's needs, Rhymastic shared: "I think the final thing will still require a combination of both factors. A product needs to strive towards the goal of being loved by as many audiences as possible.

When I first started my career, my perspective was still limited. At that time, I mainly aimed to create the best works according to my thoughts. However, my worldview was not deep enough so I could not know what the best limit was. Over time, I have upgraded my musical thinking quite a lot."

YC (or Young Crizzal) is another stage name of Rhymastic, representing his youthful and somewhat wild personality, which has appeared in edgy songs or in "beef" (debates, rap battles).

YC is associated with a part of Rhymastic's youth. However, sometimes, the male rapper still "transforms" into YC when composing and rapping, to "allow himself to fully express his personality, to say everything he wants to say".

Rhymastic was born in 1991, owns many hits such as Love 5, Candles and Flowers, Silence, Just Chill... Recently, the male rapper attracted attention when participating in Anh trai vu ngan cong gai , bringing the image of a multi-talented artist, not only rapping but also singing, dancing, always full of creative ideas in each round of competition...

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/rhymastic-bat-ngo-tai-xuat-voi-phien-ban-gai-goc-giua-tranh-cai-ve-rap-viet-20251010203353828.htm