Kezang Dorji

Kezang Dorji (born October 22, 1989) is a Bhutanese rapper and a social worker. The national newspaper of Bhutan, the Kuensel called him the Rising Star of Bhutan[1] in 2016.

Bhutanese Rapper Kezang Dorji DOB: October 22, 1989 Real name: Kezang Dorji Country: Bhutan Years Active: 2011–present Genre: Rap/B-Pop Language: Dzongkha/English/Tshangla/Hindi Label: M-Studio Bhutan Social Networks: YouTube Facebook Soundcloud Twitter

He became the first solo artist to tour the country with his tour the Kuzuzangpo Tour in the Autumn of 2016.

After the tour Bhutan's National Television, Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) interviewed him on the objectives of his tour. The show was titled the Rise of a Rapper with Kezang Dorji.[2]

He raps about social issues and about rising above difficulties in life.

Kezang was also featured on CNN‘s, The Wonder List with Bill Weir – Bhutan: The Happiest Place on Earth.[3]

Influences

In his interview with CNN Kezang mentioned that he was influenced mainly by Eminem. He told Kuensel in 2015,[4] that he learnt to rap following Eminem. He first saw Eminem’s music video in 2005, which was like love at first sight. He also followed rappers like 50 Cent.

“Although, I did not fully understand the lyrics of the songs, I could relate to what the song said,” he said to Kuensel. “And knowing that rappers like Eminem and 50 Cent also came from separated families and that their lives were also filled with challenges before they became successful inspired me to keep moving in my life. Later on, my own life would inspire me to write my songs.”

Early life

Kezang Dorji was born in the eastern Bhutan. His parents were separated when he was six years old and he had a difficult childhood. He revealed this in an interview with the National Newspaper Kuensel in 2015 where he said “My family had a very hard life. My parents separated when I was about six years old. My siblings and I were raised by our single mother with whatever she could earn from weaving,” “Conditions worsened that I even thought of quitting school at one point of time. Coming from a broken and a disadvantaged family, my childhood had been fraught with tough times.”

Kezang thinks his experience has become his strength. “I don’t feel scared of things that scare others as I have been through worse.” Music was the only thing that gave him some solace.

Kezang Performing at the Kuzuzangpo Tour in 2016

Education

He did his schooling in Eastern Bhutan and graduated from Sherubtse College.

Musical Journey

Kezang released an album in 2011 while in Sherubtse college from which a song called Chegi Denley was released on YouTube with a music video. After graduation he released a number of songs from M-Studio, a Bhutanese recording label.

Kezang got his break in the Bhutanese movie in 2014. His song in the movie called 'Gachibey' became a huge hit among the youths.

In 2016, Kezang Dorji became the first Bhutanese solo artist to tour the country with his tour called the Kuzuzangpo Tour.

References

  1. ↑ "Rising Star of Bhutan". Kuensel. November 6, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Rise of a Rapper with Kezang Dorji". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. January 24, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ "The Wonder List With Bill Weir-s02e04-The Happiest place on Earth 2016-04-10". CNN. April 10, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Narratives of Changing Bhutanese Music". Kuensel. October 4, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
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