HOLD on to your seats as the first Tamil Rap concert by local artist Emcee Jesz will greet fans at the Johor Bahru Indoor Stadium on May 28.
Sultry-voiced pop diva Neha Bhasin from Bombay, India, and other Malaysian local stars such as Mc Loga, Young Ruff, Shamini, DJ Jolly, breakdancers Wakaka and Singapore dancers Pow Chicka Wow Wow are set to rock the stage at the concert dubbed Nerriki Sei South Side.
Emcee Jesz is a household name in the local and international scene and has been associated with the Tamil Rap world for a long time.
Having collaborated with big names like Yogi B and Natchatra (featuring him and Dr Burn) for the Vallavan album, Jesz later ventured out on his own and today has recorded 11 soundtracks for Tamil movies in India.
In the house: Jesz ready to greet fans.Some of his notable hits for Tamil films include songs from Kuruvi, Laadam, 16days, Masilamani as well as his latest song Usumalarasi from the film Uthama Puthiran.
On May 25, 2009, his Tamil hip hop album Kavithai Gundar was released in Chennai, India.
It was a milestone for Emcee Jesz as he was the first Malaysian artist to get signed on by a major label, Studio 8 Production from India.
Known for his lyrics as well, he has held concerts in the United States, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore and London but lack of funds prevented him from performing a full-fledged Rap concert in Malaysia.
“Finally, I have the opportunity to organise a concert in Malaysia after the Malaysian Indian Youth Council stepped up to finance it. It is time to thank my fans,” he said.
According to him, this concert was first conceptualised in 2008 when the council approached him.
However, he had to put it on hold to complete his prior commitments.
Jesz decided to do it this year before his third album was released next month.
He chose Johor Baru as the first pit stop for the concert due to his large fan base in the state as well as neighbouring Singapore.
“The crew and target audience are there but, at the end of the year, I will organise a concert up north for the Penang and Ipoh fans,” he added.
This concert will be different and Jesz has promised a number of surprises.
Jesz said he will also be performing with Neha Bhasin for Apple Bottoms and Thanniye from her solo album and famed Indian music director Vijay Anthony may also turn up at the show.
Tickets are being sold in all major CD stores in Johor Baru and Singapore at RM30 and RM100 for VIP seats.
Others living in the Klang Valley can contact 010-821 1278 or visit www.facebook.com/emceejesz for more information.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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