Top 12 Best Rap Songs in Rap Viet - Season 1

1. Sparrow and Strawberry - Wowy & Dế Choắt

Wowy is a pioneering rapper in Southern Vietnam, with a certain level of fame in the underground scene revered by many young generations. He has a tough, arrogant, and aloof appearance, but those who truly understand him know that he is very talented, profound, and quite goofy, humorous.

He has a musical style and performance that combines modern rap elements with Vietnamese culture into his music products. Especially in some works, Buddhist elements are subtly infused into his music, which is meaningful and captivating to the youth. As one of the powerful 'quartet' of coaches of Rap Viet. With his excellent coaching ability, he led Dế Choắt steadily into the finale and ultimately became the champion of the program. Through the efforts and talents of both master and disciple, they brought extremely impressive performances to the audience in each round, gradually affirming themselves.

In the finale, both Wowy and Dế Choắt truly exploded with the performance of 'Sparrow and Strawberry.' They both unleashed all their energy, enthusiasm, as well as embedded the story, emotions into it, it was not just a performance. The implication is that Strawberry represents Dế Choắt, while Sparrow represents Wowy, Dế Choắt dedicated an important part of the rap to express deep gratitude to the mentor who has guided him for over 3 months. Finally, Dế Choắt truly won over the audience as well as the coaches, judges to claim the highest position of the program.

Some rap lines that Dế Choắt sent to Wowy:

'Strawberry knows this is destiny
Fate brings us back together
Strawberry wants to fly up to the sky once, following you Sparrow
What's interesting up there, Sparrow, tell Strawberry
You gently flap your wings, soaring up powerfully
Strawberry whispers softly, singing this song for you to hear
Strawberry loves you...'

2. Adventures - Dế Choắt

Dế Choắt was already famous before joining Rap Viet, being an Underground rapper. He is also a tattoo artist, later ventured into rap and adopted the stage name Dế Choắt, becoming known in the Underground community, belonging to Wowy's team. He has some songs like Strange Life, Eternal Love.. which are quite popular with the rap music community.

In the third round of the competition, the male rapper wrote the song Adventures in the form of poetry, talking about the human psyche while living in the mortal world, inspired by a part of the teachings of Buddhism: 'Through countless lifetimes, there's sorrow and pain, repaying life's debts in this mundane place. Why do we compete and argue endlessly, trading joy for another's suffering?'. Dế Choắt wants to inspire efforts to explore, learn, and absorb new things in music thinking to the community. Through his journey of experience, Dế Choắt has brought deep philosophical insights, human perspectives using masterful language worthy of a sage.

Some characteristic rap lines of Dế Choắt:

''Through countless lifetimes, there's sorrow and pain

Repaying life's debts in this mundane place

Why do we compete and argue endlessly?

Trading joy for another's suffering?

We always strive for what's right

Learning to balance right and wrong

Letting go sometimes is bliss...''

Being one of the two female contestants in Rap Vietnam, thanks to her exceptional talent, TLinh was awarded the golden hat by JustaTee to advance to the final round as the only female among 7 formidable opponents. In the first round, TLinh asserted herself with the rap song Busy Love, which was incredibly cool, exhilarating, and full of character.

Busy Love tells the story of young people in their twenties, when they have nothing but passion and youth, busy with work, striving for a better life. But in that journey of growing up, they got entangled in each other's love net, striving together for the future, a journey that is no longer solitary for both men and women. The meaningful rap lyrics combined with the captivating voice of Anh Tu made a brilliantly successful rap song, leaving a deep mark on TLinh's future career path.

Some of TLinh's distinctive rap lines:

' At 20, many dreams are being nurtured

Work piles up, never knowing when it'll be done
A bunch of calls every day, notifications popping up all day, rushing through deadlines

Some investments, some debts, and even some lending

At 20, women pursue distant dreams

Bearing love within but not daring to exchange it for playboys

Feet constantly dancing on the floor, hands always on the piano keys

And always reminding time that it's not abundant, so don't be foolish to fall for anyone...''

Determined to pursue rap and conquer rap, GDucky has shown his passion to his loved ones and at the same time proven his own ability. Now GDucky is a name not to be underestimated in battle tournaments; he has once become the champion of a beat freestyle rap competition. GDucky has the ability to rap brilliantly, write clever lyrics, and deliver punchlines that leave listeners in awe. GDucky, a contestant on Karik's team, is considered one of the talents in Vietnamese rap.

Wealth's Purpose? Taking inspiration from the trendy phrase on social media, GDucky has affirmed his perspective on the purpose of wealth. ''Having plenty of money allows us to do, truly, marvelous things''. Money is crucial, and in the goals that people pursue, money always plays a dominant role. However, it does not mean that we should sell our souls for money, submit to the influence of money to destroy our core values, as GDucky expressed: ''Mama advises against dreaming about money/ Dad taught me not to use money to flaunt power'' Listen to this rap to better understand GDucky's viewpoint on money.

Some of GDucky's impactful rap lines:

''So what's the purpose of having wealth?
Yah! Yah! Mama advises against dreaming about money
Dad taught me not to use money to flaunt power
There are many things that money can buy
But it can't disturb our hearts
Overflowing, contemplation, remorse, obstacles, creating a bit of craziness around us
Turning the golden duck into a rocket, using money as the ignition to soar away...''

As the official Rap Vietnam competition began, Thành Draw made a strong impression on both coaches and audiences by successfully performing Antoneus Maximus' song 'Because You're So Beautiful.' Thành Draw impressed Coach BinZ and brought him to his team. Being highly regarded by industry experts, he is set to shine brightly in the near future as one of the talented rappers. From a 'chosen one' contestant, Thành Draw has transformed into a formidable force in the Rap Vietnam Finals.

Thành Draw dazzled everyone with remarkable progress in both lyrics and his ability to control his powerful energy. In Because You're So Beautiful, his stage control combined with abundant energy ignited the stage from the very first lyrics. It tells the story of falling into a love trap with a beautiful girl, full of longing and memories.

Some of Thành Draw's impactful rap lines:

''Amidst the luxury

I wonder if you remember me

I also like to dress sharp

Tea, coffee, and Laotian tobacco

Walking the streets with you every morning

Not wanting to miss any moment

Those dreams I'm still nurturing

Now suddenly because of whom I lose sleep...''

He began his journey as a rapper in the West, gaining widespread recognition after a rap battle with B Ray. In 2016, he collaborated with Pjpo to release the song Lý cây bông. In 2017, Ricky Star participated in the mystery show and was a guest of singer Bảo Thy in the remix program season 3. In 2018, Ricky Star founded WildGene Studio, starting his role as a music producer. In 2020, he joined the Rap Vietnam program on Binz's team after being eliminated by Rtee in round 2, he was awarded the golden hat by Karik.

Ricky Star's rap song 'The Northern Star' in the 'Rap Vietnam' program is currently a favorite among young people. Upon its release, it immediately caused a sensation not only for Ricky Star's impressive performance style on stage but also for the eerie and somewhat chilling lyrics. Surely, each of us is familiar with the song The Northern Star, but the story behind those lyrics is not simple but rather mystical. Ricky Star showed great creativity by presenting it in a completely new, captivating style, making the story's suspense vividly expressed through each line of Lyrics.

Some of Ricky Star's impactful rap lines:

''And famous in the West is Châu Đốc, An Giang
“Seven mountains and seven rivers” guarding wandering souls
Oh, who waits for whom until midnight
Cold hands and feet lying by the canal
The Northern Star, oh the Northern Star
A folk tale from a village
The frog seller and the oil seller start pairing up as friends
Their brotherly bond as tight as a pregnant vine...''

Lăng LD is a member of OTĐ widely known for tracks like: Ý Em Sao, Này Em Gì Ơi, Quay Đầu Là HipHop, ... Besides, he used to be a BBoy before getting into rap. Lăng LD possesses a handsome appearance.

The love rap titled Love Ballad based on the original song by Quỳnh Hương of the late musician Trịnh Công Sơn has stirred up Rap Vietnam season 3. With meticulously crafted rhyme schemes and a fresh approach, the performance attracted massive attention on social media.

Some rap lines bearing Lăng LD's signature:

“For you, I bring a quỳnh flower
Its fragrance, but yours is even more fragrant
For you, I bring a love
A laughing mouth on your back
For you, I bring a little sorrow
My love is like the waves swaying
For you, I bring a little affection
Sweetness in that moment unforgettable...”

With over 10 years devoted to rap, enduring many difficult journeys, joining Rap Vietnam, he aims to break the stereotype of hardcore rap by performing a song suitable for all ages and backgrounds, from housewives to office workers, through this track. Yuno BigBoi has created a milestone in Rap Vietnam history right from the first episode.

And Not Daring Anywhere has achieved remarkable success in expressing the self, the essence that Yuno BigBoi wants to convey to the audience. The combination of music reminiscent of childhood and rap has showcased the charm and attractiveness in every melody.

Some rap lines bearing Yuno BigBoi's signature:

“I still have to study and play entertainment games

Not a player, so you girls just go

Busy taking care of the company, so no time for romance

Just like writing a few love songs and mixing some melody

These forgiving friends often take the lead

Just play a bit, don't worry about studies getting lost...”

R.Tee was once a mainstream rapper collaborating with artists such as: Hồ Ngọc Hà, Suni Hạ Linh, Han Sara, Juun Đăng Dũng, Hương Giang Idol, Thái Trinh. Joining Rap Vietnam, he landed in coach Binz's team. R.Tee possesses an extremely 'cool' style with tracks featuring youthful melodies that make others dance along.

House of Chores is a rap track with catchy melodies, witty and cheerful lyrics. Skillful wordplay and clever rhymes have created a complete music piece, appealing both visually and audibly.

Some rap lines characteristic of RTee:

”Once you mocked my poverty, now regret it!
Now I'm wealthy, still regret it!
My heart isn't easy for you, 'R'
To hastily give away my 'Tee'
I've learned the art of cold-heartedness
From the eyes of GDucky...”