Yung Raja on Opening for 50 Cent, Collaborating with A.R.Rahman & Snoop Dogg !
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In this episode of Cyrus Says, Singaporean-Tamil rapper Yung Raja takes us through his journey from being a child actor to becoming an avant-garde force in the global music scene. Known for his vibrant use of "Tanglish" (a unique blend of Tamil and English) in his raps, Yung Raja opens up about his cultural roots, growing up in a Tamil family. How he believes in Manifestation & Universal Power of Attraction.
Yung Raja also reflects on the unforgettable moment when his track "Mami" was featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, as well as his groundbreaking collaborations with global icons like AR Rahman for the film Ayalaan and Snoop Dogg for "Qualified (The Global Edition)."
From opening for 50 Cent at his Mumbai show to being signed by Def Jam Southeast Asia and Alamo Records, conversation about the artist’s passion for music, his international milestones, and how he’s redefining the global rap landscape with his unique sound.
0:00 - Cold Open
1:10 - Introduction
2:18 - Opening for 50 Cent Show
3:25 - Early Life
6:22 - Love For Rajinikanth
8:50 - Cultivating Confidence
10:22 - Beginning as Child Actor in Singapore
14:22 - Getting Introduced to Rap Music
16:59 - Tamilian Roots in Singapore
19:00 - Listening to Eminem for the first time
19:34 - Friendship leading to Hip Hop
20:54 - Rapping for the first time & going Viral
22:39 - Manifestation
27:56 - Gratitude on Spotting the situation
29:50 - Joe Flizzow Cypher Show
32:00 - Signing to their first label
35:28 - Break
36:36 - Singapore City Life
37:34 - Army Participation Experience
40:51 - Getting Featured on Jimmy Fallon Show
44:20 - Collaboration with Snoop Dog
48:38 - Baba Sehgal
49:16 - Working with AR Rahman
56:39 - Ask Me Anything - Fans
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About Cyrus:
Comedian Cyrus Broacha has been entertaining Indian audiences for more than a decade with his unforgettable pranks and unmatched wit. He brings all of that to his podcast Cyrus Says. It is a light-hearted and entertaining listen where he and his guests talk, sometimes argue about sports, politics, films, traffic, food and almost any other topic that runs through Broacha’s mind that he feels a need to discuss.
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