Kim, member of B eight band talked about his journey.
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Kim, a member of B8, discusses his journey in hip-hop music, tours, and more on the podcast “Sarkar Sanga Sanibar.” Initially, he reflects on how they never imagined reaching this level of success. Kim talks about his earlier days when he aimed to go abroad but ended up learning astrology in India when those plans didn’t work out. He describes himself as an atheist and mentions participating in the 2007 World Swimming Championships in Australia before retiring and embarking on his music career, gradually becoming involved in the underground scene after being inspired by Rap Temple.
Currently, the band B8 is planning a music video shoot in Dubai alongside an upcoming show in August. Kim also reveals his intention to pursue solo music projects.
He expresses his enjoyment of Nawaj Ansari’s creative music and also mentions his appreciation for Sacar. Kim discusses the impact of “King of Nephop,” a song by Uniq Poet and Sacar, noting its global representation of Nepali hip-hop through reaction videos they’ve watched. He mentions their extensive concert tours in Nepal, sometimes struggling to recall all the places they’ve performed.
Kim touches on COD and Gxsoul, discussing their songs and albums, and reflects on the differences between underground and commercial artists, emphasizing the shared stage and audience they ultimately aim for.
He recalls receiving their first show invitation from Chitwan, which was canceled, and their subsequent successful debut show in Butwal. Kim shares both positive and challenging experiences from their performances, including instances where they didn’t receive full payment, underscoring the importance of integrity in his professional journey.
Throughout the interview, Kim acknowledges industry figures who inspired him, such as Girish Khatiwoda and Manas Ghale, and emphasizes the significance of unity and influence in the music scene. He also fondly remembers his first encounter with Yama Buddha and their collaboration on the Nephop Anthem.
