We start the new year with a talented individual who, not only is unique but is bringing the original Hip-Hop music to shore. We are of course, excited to have a chat with him..
Tell us more about yourself.
My name is Mean from the The.XS Collective and I am 23 this year. I was born and raised in Singapore but I've been around the world - experiencing. Currently, music takes up most of my time. I create, develop and produce both musically and visually. I try to spend as much time as possible with my family because they have been very supportive of everything that I choose to do. After completing my National Service, i have been seeking a job in the creative field and hope to get my dream job. At the moment, I am very happy and personal life is personal so... enough said.
Yes, happiness is key to success! So how do you get involved with the music scene?
Music has been a part of my life for as long as i can remember, so naturally i got involved with the scene and met with like-minded people who have allowed me to develop and stretch my capabilities. These people have become my family and have actually taken me under their wings and made me a part of the collective.
Sounds great. So how was the response?
We perform both locally and internationally, so we do have our audiences and avid followers but due to the lack of mainstream recognition of our art form, it is minimal but slowly and surely growing.
When you say "art form", you are referring to your music genre? So what exactly is your music genre?
This genre is generally known as Hip-Hop and I could go on further explaining different technicalities of the various sounds but the predominant feature is the music, lyrics and the flow. Basically, its poetry on a beat. For me its a gut sensation, a visceral feeling of life in music. The genre lacks understanding. Usually, misunderstood for its history of "sex, drugs and violence" whereas in reality it is just present day poetry.
Talk about misunderstanding, what are your final thoughts of the gay youth community in Singapore?
The gay youth in Singapore, which also goes for everyone else, lacks acceptance for the individual that they are. They need proper support, if not from their family and friends, some place else to whom they could talk to about their problems. The society needs to be more open to difference rather than being culturally stagnant in their mindset.
Well said. If you would like to know more about them, do visit their website at http://www.xs1.sg/
Here are some of their videos:
Swagnificent
Senseless
Gets It Done
If you are inspired by the above and would like to showcase your talent. Visit our Ambassador Hunt 2012 page to register! Registration closes 1 March 2012.
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