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

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian music industry, especially the rap genre, has mostly 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 the sublabel of Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, 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 crafted 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 creating the song took about a month, and the final result made her proud. As a musician, releasing a debut single is not an easy task. Cécil admitted to facing her own challenges, especially since she had to change her rap style.

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

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

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

1. Previously Worried

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

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

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

2. Big Vision

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

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

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