the first taste of mongolian bling!

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as a huge thanks for all the love and support that we have received from everyone who has been with us over the last few years, and to anyone new who has stumbled upon the world of mongolian hip hop - here is a taste of mongolian bling!

this is a teaser that we've put together for funding.

i'll let the video do most of the talking this time round, but basically, after 2 years of research and filming, we're in the process of getting funded to head back to mongolia to complete Mongolian Bling - Adventures in Nomadic Hip Hop.



here's what it's all about...

Mongolia is a country of great natural beauty. The stunning low-lying hills of the steppe roll to the east. The arid Gobi Desert sits menacingly in the south. In the west are the rugged mountains of the Altai Range, and bordering Russia to the north are spectacular deep blue lakes.

In the heart of the country however, sits a growing metropolis, home to almost half of the nation’s 2.6 million people. This urban sprawl is the capital, Ulaanbaatar

It was here that hip hop arrived in the mid 90’s. Socialism had just ended, and after an initial tough transition, the Western world’s influence was quickly spreading across Mongolia’s new democracy.

Hip hop stepped off the train into downtown Ulaanbaatar, bringing with it foreign images of jewels, clothes, women and fame. The locals were quick to take on the American culture as status symbols of their own and were soon mimicking the style and image of their Western idols. It wasn’t long before dance crews started, which soon grew into hip hop bands.

As they’ve gained popularity, the country’s youth - over 40% are under the age of 20 - have taken to imitating their local heroes, who in turn have followed the latest MTV trends. Even in the most impoverished parts of the city - the slums on the outskirts, and the underground tunnels where the street kids sleep – they wear baseball caps and recite their favourite hip hop tracks.

But in their haste to take in the outside world, many of the youth have ignored their rich musical history. It’s a history that goes back beyond the start of Mongolian Democracy, beyond the start of American hip hop, and deep into the country’s 800 years of existence.

Now, some bands are starting to delve within their culture to create a new sound, a sound that is true Mongolian hip hop.

let us know what you think of the teaser and more real soon!

peace - team bling