Singapore, are you ready?
The first ever live edition of the ASEAN Music Showcase (AMS) happens on September 10-11 at the Haw Par Villa, Singapore. The showcase features a stellar, multi-genre lineup of rising acts all across the Southeast Asian region.
As next weekend quickly approaches, HipHopDX Asia lined up five acts that audiences definitely don’t want to miss at this year’s showcase.
VannDa
Cambodian hip hop star VannDa marks his return at AMS this year, after a stellar debut performance in last year’s installment of the showcase. His live performances are marked by his explosive personality, not afraid to do what he needs to do to get the crowd pumped up. VannDa is sure to highlight Cambodian culture with his music at his set next weekend.
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Kiyo
Don’t let the long hair and laid back personality fool you, the Philippines’ Kiyo knows how to hype up his crowd with his discography of hits. Fresh off his latest HARANASA: shineboi tour in the Philippines, this rapper is geared up and ready to perform for an ASEAN audience. Kiyo’s live performances are characterized by high energy jumps and getting up close and personal with the crowd.
OG Bobby
Thailand is coming in hot with rapper OG Bobby, who collaborated with fellow AMS performer VannDa on the Cambodian rapper’s first track featuring an international artist earlier this year. OG Bobby’s larger-than-life personality and energy makes him a great artist to watch on the big stage.
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Basboi
Indonesian rapper Basboi is ready to bring his melodic tracks to the Haw Par Villa stage. He’s not afraid to engage with his crowd, getting audiences hyped up as they talk back to him. Armed with a guitar and his smooth vocals, he’s definitely a crowd pleaser in bringing Indonesia’s hip hop scene to Singapore.
Fauxe
Singapore’s very own Fauxe is one of the most sought-after producers in the region, teaming up with Malaysia’s MC Syze and fellow Singaporean BGourd just to name a few. He will be attempting to create an experience focusing on live improvisations and music written for the festival through a live band format.
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Get your tickets now for the ASEAN Music Showcase on Sistic. International audiences can also tune in to the performances via the ASEAN Music Showcase YouTube channel. For more information on the third edition of the ASEAN Music Showcase, visit their website here.
Header image: Photos courtesy of VannDa, Kiyo, OG Bobby, Basboi, and Fauxe via Facebook and Twitter
