ChinaTown Runner, Star2, and $tupid Young are each game changers in the Asian-American hip-hop scene. ChinaTownRunner and Star2 were both born into the same Mae La refugee camp and have since used music to share their stories. “Static" is a confluence of three underdogs who have broken through the stratosphere and come out on top by chasing their dreams.
“Static" combines a rolling undercurrent of percussion, pristine strikes of piano, and a magnetic trifecta of vocals for a hard-hitting rap anthem. Written about the artist's respective roots, “Static" chronicles an intense comeback story. Lyrics such as “From the jungle to the trench / and now we livin’ fancy” portray an artist who has overcome tremendous struggles, transforming his hardships into strength. Overall, the song is a thunderous suckerpunch that draws together three inspirational voices bound to transform Asian-American rap forever. The music video for “Static" captures ChinaTownRunner, Star2 and $tupid Young in a powerful desert backdrop to expand on the raw intensity of the song, creating a visually captivating story of isolation and musical resonance.
ChinaTownRunner is a Denver hip-hop artist born in South East Asia in the Mae La refugee camp. He is Ka-ren, an ethnic group persecuted and viciously hunted for extinction by the Burmese military and ruling junta government. He employs the drill rap genre, characterized by rich, vivid, and unforgettable rhythms. Watch the video for "Static" for an important message on these rappers' history and transforming adversity into an inspiring journey of success.
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