The Future of Asians in Hip Hop

 

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Via MassAppeal

The folks at Mass Appeal sat down with Korean-American rapper Dumbfoundead to talk about his recent collaboration with international rap sensation Keith Ape and provides much insight into the state of rap in relation to Asians.

"Being Asian hasn’t been cool for a long time, and that cool factor is so important in rap. You gotta be the coolest motherfucker in the room. When Asians aren’t considered that cool for mad years—which I think is changing. Obviously, shit is changing."

"I think that identity is still starting to get figured out as far as the Asian community goes. For people to take it seriously, we are gonna have to have an identity first."

Read the full article here: http://massappeal.com/dumbfoundead-on-the-future-of-asians-in-hip-hop/

Watch the Keith Ape "It G Ma (remix)" featuring Dumbfoundead, A$AP Ferg, Father, & Waka Flocka Flame