Inspired by Children's Songs, Rapper Jay Yen Releases Single "God"

Kapanlagi.com - Rapper Jay Yen is ready to surprise fans with his latest single titled "God," which will be released on October 25, 2024. This is the third single for the Taiwan-Indonesian rapper, following the successful releases of his first single "I Love You" and second single "Haters." Collaborating with renowned music producer DJ Sumantri, known as Sumobeat, Jay Yen worked on "God" in a quite unique way.

"This inspiration is translated into lyrics and beats of the hip hop sub-genre Boom Bap," said Jay Yen.

With a fresh approach, Jay Yen aims to bring back the hip hop vibe that is rarely heard in the current era. In his creative process, Jay Yen revealed that the idea for this song started from a beat he heard.

"The first time I heard the beat, I immediately thought of writing a song about something 'ferocious' like Jaws, Godzilla, or sharks," he said.

1. Revive Classic Hip Hop

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However, while writing the chorus, DJ Sumantri provided valuable input to change the lyrics to "I feel like a God" instead of "I feel like a Shark." This became an important moment in the development of the song. Jay Yen hopes that the single "God" can revive the spirit of the golden era of hip hop from the late 1990s to the early 2000s.

"Now, Boom Bap songs, the type of hip hop rap with strong lyrics, are starting to disappear! Many rappers sing in a boy band style," he stated.

Through this song, he wants to bring back the classic hip hop genre that has long been abandoned. The song "God" will not only be available on various music streaming platforms, but will also be accompanied by a music video directed by Ansol San from Feel Good Production.

The music video was shot in several iconic locations in Japan, including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fuji. Additionally, there were also scenes filmed at the El Salvaje fitness and boxing gym in Tangerang, Indonesia, providing interesting visuals for the listeners.

2. Tight Agenda

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Not stopping here, Jay Yen also plans to release more songs in 2024. He expressed his desire to collaborate with international artists.

"I want to collaborate with artists from America, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. In the near future, there is a plan for a song with an artist from Taiwan," he said.

In addition to his music career, Jay Yen is also known as a boxer who just won his first TKO match at Chris John Boxing Gym. With numerous achievements in various fields, Jay Yen increasingly shows that he is a multi-talented figure committed to continuing to grow in the entertainment world.

With the release of the single "God," Jay Yen demonstrates that he is ready to create new trends in hip hop music. Fans and music listeners in Indonesia are certainly looking forward to the upcoming works from this talented rapper. If not now, when else?

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