Vannda Explained

VannDa
Native Name:Central Khmer: វណ្ណដា
Birth Name:Mann Vannda - ម៉ាន់ វណ្ណដា
Birth Date:22 January 1997
Birth Place:Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Years Active:2016–present
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Origin:Phnom Penh
Label:Baramey Production Company Limited

Mann Vannda (Central Khmer: ម៉ាន់ វណ្ណដា in Central Khmer pronounced as /man ʋan.ɗaː/; born 22 January 1997), known mononymously as Vannda (often stylized in all caps or as VannDa), is a Cambodian rapper, hip-hop artist based in Cambodia best known for one of his songs "Time to Rise", featuring Master Kong Nai and one of Cambodia's most exciting contemporary artists, according to NME.[1]

Childhood

VannDa (Central Khmer: វណ្ណដា) was born on January 22, 1997, in Sihanoukville (city), Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia.[2] VannDa's father Mann Bunnheng and mother Kang Kimseak run a family-run coconut-shaving business in Psar Leur, a local market in the middle of Sihanoukville city. VannDa has two older siblings, Sophy and VannDy. VannDa has had a passion for music from a young age and has always dreamt of being a star.[3] VannDa grew up discovering music online and considers music as his friend that takes him away from dark paths.[4] VannDa looks up to rapper Kanye West and Kid Cudi.[5]

Career

After several independent releases from 2016 to 2018, In 2019, VannDa joined Baramey Production, a Cambodian talent management and music production company founded by Cambodian-American singer-songwriter Laura Mam that champions the Khmer original music movement.[6]

Time to Rise

Originally released as part of a marketing campaign for mobile network Cellcard,[7] "Time to Rise" blends traditional Khmer instrumentation and singing with hip-hop. The song features celebrated chrieng chapei artist Master Kong Nay, who contributes chapei playing and sings verses. The lyrics serve as a call to arms for Cambodian youth to preserve the traditions and knowledge of the past and carry the torch into the future, bringing originality and creativity to Cambodia's modern cultural scene. The song quickly became a legitimate pop hit,[8] surpassing one-million views in three months.

The music video was filmed at the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, showcasing the building's unique architecture, and features VannDa and Master Kong Nay in traditional Khmer clothing.

In October 2022, the music video for ‘Time to Rise’ reached 100 million views on YouTube,[9] a first for a Cambodian artist.

On October 25, VannDa announced a 100 million riel (approx. US$25,000) fundraising campaign to support Kong Nay,[10] whose health has seen decline in 2022.

In 2024 VannDa performed alongside Phoenix, Angèle, Ezra Koenig and Kavinsky at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris.

Achievements

Discography

Collaborations

VannDa has collaborated with various Cambodian artists including label mate and rising rising R’n’B singer Sophia Kao, La Cima Cartel,, as well as Thai rappers, 1MILL[15] and OG Bobby.[16]

References

  1. Web site: Gwee . Karen . VannDa: Cambodian rap star delivers hard emotional truths on new project 'Skull 2 (Season 1)' . NME . 4 July 2022 . NME Networks . 28 October 2022.
  2. Web site: VannDa: จากเด็กยากไร้โดนครูดูถูก สู่แรปเปอร์เจ้าของเพลงฮิตใน TikTok 'Time To Rise' ที่เผยแพร่เสียงดนตรีแห่งกัมพูชาให้โลกรู้จัก . 27 April 2021 . 31 October 2022 . th . VannDa: From a poor child who was insulted by a teacher to a rapper who has the hit song on TikTok 'Time To Rise' that spreads Cambodia's music to the world..
  3. Web site: Rapper VannDa is a New Voice from Cambodia's New Generation .
  4. Web site: Rapper VannDa is a New Voice from Cambodia's New Generation .
  5. Web site: Rapper VannDa is a New Voice from Cambodia's New Generation .
  6. Web site: LAURA MAM . 2022-10-26 . Baramey Production . en-US.
  7. News: Cellcard changing Cambodia's music scene with 'Time to Rise' . 28 October 2022 . Phnom Penh Post . 14 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Phorn . Bopha . Rapper VannDa Is a New Voice From Cambodia's New Generation . 28 October 2022 . Vice . Vice Media Group.
  9. News: Prak . Chan Thul . 25 October 2022 . Rapper VannDa's 'Time to Rise' Reaches 100m YouTube Views . 2022-10-26 . Kiripost.
  10. Web site: Baramey Production . 2022-10-26 . www.facebook.com . en.
  11. News: Prak . Chan Thul . 25 October 2022 . Rapper VannDa's 'Time to Rise' Reaches 100m YouTube Views . 2022-10-26 . Kiripost.
  12. Web site: LiFTED LiSTS: BEST VIDEOS OF 2021 . 2022-10-26 . liftedasia.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: THE LIFTED 50 NUMBER 6: VANNDA . 2022-10-26 . liftedasia.com . en-US.
  14. News: Gill . Jaime . How we can all help Cambodian culture enter a new golden age . 28 October 2022 . Phnom Penh Post . 27 June 2022.
  15. News: Rolda . Samuel . VannDa on a roll, newest album to tackle "bittersweet life journey" . 28 October 2022 . Khmer Times . 3 June 2022.
  16. Web site: Soo . JX . Watch VannDa link up with Thai MC OG Bobby on new music video for 'Young Man' . NME . 4 July 2022 . NME Networks . 28 October 2022.

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