Cécil Yang, Female Rapper Ready to Shake Up the Music Industry with Debut Single '321 (I'm Callin')'

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian music industry, especially the rap genre, has long been dominated by male rappers. However, the presence of talented female rappers is increasingly attracting public attention. One of them is Cécil Yang, a female rapper who has just joined Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia's sublabel, Floor Inc.

Through her debut single titled 321 (I'm Callin'), Cécil is ready to bring a new color to the local hip-hop industry. The single 321 (I'm Callin'), with lyrics written directly by Cécil, while the melody was worked on by Gamaliel, was initially not planned to be her first song.

“This song was worked on starting in April. There were some changes in terms of the beat because I felt it didn't fit well when combined with the notation and lyrics,” said Cécil, who was born on November 12, 1998.

She added that the total process of making the song took about a month, and the final result makes her proud. As a musician, releasing a debut single is not an easy thing. Cécil admitted to feeling a unique challenge, especially because she had to change her rap style.

1. Universal Message

Cécil Yang (Credit: Istimewa)

“Previously, I used to employ low tones for rap and the lyrics were somewhat harsh, now it has been modified a bit. I received quite a bit of criticism and I tried to process everything here. It’s not an easy thing, but I managed to do it,” said Cécil, explaining her journey in finding a balance between the old style and new elements in her music.

Although labeled as a rapper, Cécil emphasizes that the song 321 (I'm Callin') carries a universal message, especially for women. “My message is that we as women must have self-love because if we don’t love ourselves, who else will?” said Cécil.

She hopes that her work can inspire many women to love and appreciate themselves more.

Joining a major sublabel like Floor Inc brings challenges as well as hopes for Cécil. Although she is aware that the number of female rappers in Indonesia is still small, Cécil remains optimistic that they can create works and be appreciated more widely.

2. Wants to Popularize Hip Hop

“The worries I feel are not as great as my enthusiasm when joining a big label. Because there are not many female rappers in Indonesia, our existence needs to be appreciated more,” she said passionately.

Cécil's desire to create is not limited to ordinary rap songs. She hopes to introduce the hip-hop genre to a wider audience. “I want to make hip-hop more heard and not just enjoyed by certain groups. I want hip-hop to compete with pop, ballad, or other music genres that are currently trending,” she explained.

In addition to wanting to popularize hip-hop among a broader audience, Cécil also aspires to combine traditional music elements with the rap genre she is engaged in. “I hope one day I can combine traditional music with hip-hop, not only in Indonesia but also from other countries. Pray that it can come true,” she concluded with hope.

Cécil Yang's debut single, 321 (I'm Callin'), can be enjoyed on various digital music platforms starting September 26, 2024. This song marks Cécil's first step in her long journey to conquer the music industry in her homeland.

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