Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE - After hitting the hip hop scene with his debut album, “Hayl,” VeeVerse has pulled out all the stops for his follow-up EP, “Boarding Pass.”
“The crazy thing is I don’t listen to hip-hop as much as people think I do. I listen to R&B, rock, and everything outside of hip hop,” said VeeVerse. “So, I know when I start writing that I have a clear mind. I’m always trying to be creative with my next pitch.”
VeeVerse’s creative process is unique but results in an ingenious four-track EP containing multiple hip hop styles, including pop, trap, and R&B influences which result in VeeVerse’s dynamic cadence. “I try not to sound the same on every individual track that I create,” explained VeeVerse. “My cadence changes within different genres that I collab with. My cadence is trappist and R&B. Of course, you still hear the same voice in each song, but I always try to be creative and think outside the box.”
“Boarding Pass” is produced by Tim Hill and represents VeeVerse’s ability to shift from rapping a sappy love song to a hype song to rally the audience to a pop-influenced piece.
The first track on “Boarding Pass” is “Air,” which includes a Phil Collins sample infusing a pop vibe. Written after the death of a friend, VeeVerse pours his heart out, paying tribute to his friend using the famous pop song’s beat as a background for VeeVerse’s silky smooth lyrics.
Channeling his inner J. Cole, “Line Em Up” is destined to be a crowd favorite with its mellow vibes as VeeVerse invites his haters to line up. “Line ’em up for whoever is coming against me,” he said. “Just line ’em up; I’m ready.”
“Nvm” (a.k.a. Never Mind) mixes singing and rapping in a hip-hop song, demonstrating his musicality to switch back and forth while relating to fans with the song’s message. While everyone deals with things out of their control, “Nvm” tells listeners to step back and simply say, ‘never mind’ and walk away from trouble, whether it is someone playing mind games or potential physical harm.
Going back to his rapping roots, “You Thought” rounds out the new EP with a strong trap performance. “I’m talking real reckless in this song. You can never get past me with anything. So, don’t think that you can,” he said, describing the lyrics.
“Boarding Pass” shows his growth as a musician and lyrical hip hop artist. Content with his first EP, VeeVerse knows “Boarding Pass” is a step up. “I reached into my bag and pulled out a little extra for this EP - a little extra energy and time with this one. I worked on it for months to make sure that it was right,” he said. “I listened to beats over and over again just to find the right one.”
As more fans get introduced to this born and raised Murfreesboro artist, VeeVerse has found his place in the hip hop world as a lyrical mastermind who can shapeshift musical genres. “I am multi-diverse. I don’t discriminate against nobody. I want everybody to enjoy my music. I’m just trying to bring everybody together when I create music,” he said.
Make sure to stay connected to VeeVerse on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/veeverse/1051046558
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/veeverse
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/05fCjnIamecAuTYoI076d6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vee615
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VeeVerse
Instagram www.Instagram.com/VeeVerse
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8qvArBF/
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/VeeVerse615
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The HU are a Mongolian heavy metal group with a powerful mission—to share their country’s rich culture with the world. Their music blends traditional Mongolian folk sounds, including the art of throat singing, with a bold modern edge. Their songs draw inspiration from ancient poetry and battle chants, creating a sound that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly original. This distinctive style has earned them a massive global following, with each new release and tour attracting even more devoted fans.
I had the chance to sit down with the four founding members for an interview, joined by a translator, during the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
Band Members:
Nyamjantsan "Jaya" Galsanjamts – (tumur hhuur, tsuur, throat singing)
Galbadrakh "Gala" Tsendbaatar – (morin khuur, throat singing)
Enkhsaikhan "Enkush" Batjargal – (morin khuur, throat singing)
Temuulen "Temka" Naranbaatar – (tovshuur, backing vocals)
We just started the festival, but that’s the best show I’m going to probably see, so thank you!
Temka - Thank you very much.
Your two highest streamed singles, (“Yuvu Yuvu Yu” and “Wolf Totem”) have over 140 million YouTube views combined. Were you surprised by the level of popularity it achieved online?
Jaya - Of course, you know, we wanted to have some kind of success and when we started this thing. We wanted to share our Mongolian culture with the world, and when we posted those singles on YouTube, the numbers went so high and so fast. We were super happy with the outcome.
What was it like meeting the president of Mongolia? Is the president a fan of your music?
Enkush - It was a great visit! First of all, it was a great honor for us meeting our president. He’s a rocker guy. He loves rock music. AC/DC. Metallica. So it was a very friendly visit. He was super down to earth. In the past, he actually worked with our producer Dash (Dashdondog Bayarmagnai), and so, it was a good meeting.
That’s a good segue into our next question! You were asked to participate in a 30th anniversary album for Metallica called Metallica Blacklist. They are local legends here. Were you big fans of them growing up? And what was that experience like?
Gala - Well of course, you know, we’ve all grown up listening to Metallica. They’re our idols.
Enkush - We have always looked up to them and we were dreaming to be like them, and working with them was just amazing. It’s a dream come true.
When did it start that people shouted “HU” at your shows? Does that happen most of the time?
Temka - (laughs) You know, every show we go to the people chant “HU! HU!” Especially at our headline shows. We’ll be in the green room changing and when people start chanting, “HU! HU!”, we’ll know that time is up and we’re ready to perform. And yeah. Everywhere we go, the people chant “HU!”
It made me feel like I was at an AC/DC show where people chanted “Oy!” or a Ramones show. It felt great!
Temka - Yeah!
Of all the bands who start with “The”, who is each of your favorites, besides “The HU” obviously!
Enkush - The Strokes (pointing to interviewer)
Yes! I’m glad someone finally understands my costume! (dressed as Fabrizio Moretti, drummer of the Strokes, who are headlining that nite).
Jaya - The Kooks
Gala - The other Who
(laughs) Nice! I saw them play at this festival at the same stage you just played actually. And what was yours?
Temka - The Beatles
Can’t go wrong there! Do any of you ever sing English language karaoke songs, but in a traditional Mongolian throat singing voice?
The HU - (laughs) Yes.
(laughs) What are some favorites?
Gala - (in regular speaking voice) “Can’t take my eyes off of…” (in Mongolian throat singing voice) “YOUUUUUUUUUU.”
(laughs)
Temka - (in Mongolian throat singing voice) “I LOVE YOU BABYYYYYY.”
Incredible… Thank you!
Translator - Picture?
Yeah!
The HU - (while posing for picture, in unison Mongolian throat singing voice) HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Photo Credit: Enkhbat Nyamkhishig
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