Kim the Beloved’s ‘Gass Dat’ Unveils the Heart of Urban Struggles
The Shillong artist teams up with Tienas and DHP for his new song, which comes with an action-packed music video
Kim the Beloved in the video for "Gass Dat." Photo: Azadi Records
Coming from a vibrant melting pot of Shillong and Aizawl, Kim the Beloved aka Zorinkima Chhunthang teams up with Mumbai rapper Tienas and Bengaluru-based DHP for “Gass Dat,” out via Azadi Records.
Kim brings with him a developmental journey through R&B and alternative hip-hop. Once a breakdancer lighting up local neighborhoods, Kim has become a multifaceted artist who weaves intricate themes concerning self-discovery, trauma and personal evolution within his music. His journey from the dancefloor into the recording studio is one of assiduity and deeper search for identity.
Fellow artists Tienas and DHP render the single “Gass Dat” with Kim the Beloved, standing as a bold anthem, full of raw unfiltered lyricism which does not shy away from the hard realities of life. It starts with Kim’s hypnotic hook, which can attract the ears of listeners and then, pumped up by a steady cadence, it pushes up the underlying messages of resilience and humility. It’s a call to mind the roots of success, stressing the importance of going back to the grassroots level.
Tienas spits some fire in his verse and throws sharp social critiques into the mix. He goes after elitist attitudes and hollow fame, challenging the very fabric of a society that rewards empty calories instead of substance most of the time. DHP adds his twist, cleverly deconstructing classic rap tropes to critique the material success obsession and external validation that seems so rife with modern culture. Together, the trio weaves a gritty narrative; capturing the ambition and hustle of the current underground scene within this track — both in reflection and streetwise bravado.
A very cool music video accompanies the track, powerfully supporting the story of the song. Creatively, it contrasts reality by imagining Kim as a robber and Tienas as a cop, set against the backdrop of realistic thievery and hot chases. The 3D graphics seamlessly transition into real life; it’s an entirely new level of excitement, another world, where hero and villain interplay. Money, bikes, and adrenaline-fueled chases sum up the absolute essence of the underground making “Gass Dat” not just a song but a heavy-hitter experience.
