Yung Raja (Rajid Ahamed) - Revision history

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	Yung Raja (born on 14 December 1995 as Rajid Ahamed), is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid) and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>		Yung Raja (born on 14 December 1995 as Rajid Ahamed), is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, [[Fariz Jabba (Fariz Rashid)\|Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid)]] and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	[[File:Ah Boys to Men 3 Frogmen.jpg\|thumb\|''Rajid (standing second from right) was one of the cast members for Ah Boys To Men 3: Frogmen in 2015.'']]		[[File:Ah Boys to Men 3 Frogmen.jpg\|thumb\|''Rajid (standing second from right) was one of the cast members for Ah Boys To Men 3: Frogmen in 2015.'']]
	[[File:Fighting Spiders Rajid Ahamed.jpg\|thumb\|''Rajid Ahamed's (pictured) acting debut was on the show Fighting Spiders in 2009.'']]		[[File:Fighting Spiders Rajid Ahamed.jpg\|thumb\|''Rajid Ahamed's (pictured) acting debut was on the show Fighting Spiders in 2009.'']]
	Before his music career, Rajid Ahamed was an actor. He forayed into acting at 13 years old when he landed a role in Channel 5’s ''Fighting Spiders''. Following which, Rajid took on various minor roles in local television and film production. While filming ''Ah Boys To Men 3L Frogmen'', he met fellow actor Fariz Jabba (~~Muhammad~~ Fariz ~~Abdul~~ Rashid) who suggested that he enter the music scene.<ref>P. Bala Subaramaniam. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/singaporean-rapper-yung-raja-infuses-indian-culture-hip-hop-tunes Singaporean rapper Yung Raja infuses Indian culture into hip hop]”. ''The New Paper''. May 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> The pair bonded over a shared interest in hip-hop and rap music. They hung out at clubs like Refuge and Cherry Discotheque, studying the crowd and honing their craft.<ref>Indran P. “[https://juice.com.sg/mc-raja-musics-multicultural-fearlessly-original-future/ MC RAJA is music’s multicultural, fearlessly original future]”. ''JUICE Singapore''. November 2, 2017. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref>		Before his music career, Rajid Ahamed was an actor. He forayed into acting at 13 years old when he landed a role in Channel 5’s ''Fighting Spiders''. Following which, Rajid took on various minor roles in local television and film production. While filming ''Ah Boys To Men 3L Frogmen'', he met fellow actor [[Fariz Jabba (Fariz Rashid)\|Fariz Jabba]] who suggested that he enter the music scene.<ref>P. Bala Subaramaniam. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/singaporean-rapper-yung-raja-infuses-indian-culture-hip-hop-tunes Singaporean rapper Yung Raja infuses Indian culture into hip hop]”. ''The New Paper''. May 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> The pair bonded over a shared interest in hip-hop and rap music. They hung out at clubs like Refuge and Cherry Discotheque, studying the crowd and honing their craft.<ref>Indran P. “[https://juice.com.sg/mc-raja-musics-multicultural-fearlessly-original-future/ MC RAJA is music’s multicultural, fearlessly original future]”. ''JUICE Singapore''. November 2, 2017. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|Independent (With Fariz Jabba)		\|Independent (With [[Fariz Jabba (Fariz Rashid)\|Fariz Jabba]])
	\|<ref>FARIZ JABBA. “[https://soundcloud.com/farizjabba/more-better-new-freezer-remix More Better (New Freezer Remix)]”. ''SoundCloud''. March 19 , 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>FARIZ JABBA. “[https://soundcloud.com/farizjabba/more-better-new-freezer-remix More Better (New Freezer Remix)]”. ''SoundCloud''. March 19 , 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|Better Dead Than A Damsel (ft. Fariz Jabba & Yung Raja)		\|Better Dead Than A Damsel (ft. [[Fariz Jabba (Fariz Rashid)\|Fariz Jabba]] & Yung Raja)
	\|Charlie Lim		\|Charlie Lim
	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DvWkjdUaxc Video]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DvWkjdUaxc Video]

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	~~Rajid Ahamed~~ (born 14 December 1995)~~, better known by his stage name Yung Raja~~, is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid) and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>		Yung Raja (born on 14 December 1995 as Rajid Ahamed), is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid) and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

	=== Early life & family ===		===Early life & family===
	Born on 14 December 1995, Rajid Ahamed is a first-generation Singaporean.<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajid-ahamed-35a63948/ Rajid Ahamed]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> His parents relocated to Singapore from South India, Tamil Nadu (Arantangi, Nachiyar Koil and Thanjavur) in 1992.<ref>Arpitha Rao. “[https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/02/25035800/1108145/Rapper-Yung-Raja-effortlessly-infuses-Tamil-into-his-.vpf Rapper Yung Raja effortlessly infuses Tamil into his music]”. ''dtnext.in''. February 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Great Big Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8GSQrV9OE How Yung Raja Is Bringing Tamil to the Rap Scene]”. ''YouTube''. December 10, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://www.mtvasia.com/videos/2et0zz/real-talk-with-yung-raja-from-early-acting-to-dark-days-to-great-gigs-yo-mtv-raps Real Talk With Yung Raja: from early acting to dark days to great gigs]”. ''mtvasia.com''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>P. Bala Subramaniam. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/singaporean-rapper-yung-raja-infuses-indian-culture-hip-hop-tunes Singaporean rapper Yung Raja infuses Indian culture into hip hop]”. ''The New Paper''. May 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Rajid Ahamed’s mother is Ayisha Siddeeqa.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gLnYulE_V/ Yung Raja posing with mom]”. ''Instagram''. August 23, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> His father is Yousuf Rowther Rajid Ahamed, who is the president of the Tamil Debate Show (தமிழ்ப் பட்டிமன்றக் கலைக் கழகம்) and a council member of the Tamils Representative Council (தமிழர் பேரவை).<ref>“[http://www.tamildebateshow.org/?page_id=150 Office Bearers]”. ''tamildebateshow.org''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://www.trc.org.sg/management_committee.php Tamils Representative Council]”. ''trc.org.sg''. Accessed on 12 November 2019. </ref> He was previously a Physics professor at the Rajah Serfoji Government College for 18 years.<ref>Arpitha Rao. “[https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/02/25035800/1108145/Rapper-Yung-Raja-effortlessly-infuses-Tamil-into-his-.vpf Rapper Yung Raja effortlessly infuses Tamil into his music]”. ''dtnext.in''. February 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>		Born on 14 December 1995, Rajid Ahamed is a first-generation Singaporean.<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajid-ahamed-35a63948/ Rajid Ahamed]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> His parents relocated to Singapore from South India, Tamil Nadu (Arantangi, Nachiyar Koil and Thanjavur) in 1992.<ref>Arpitha Rao. “[https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/02/25035800/1108145/Rapper-Yung-Raja-effortlessly-infuses-Tamil-into-his-.vpf Rapper Yung Raja effortlessly infuses Tamil into his music]”. ''dtnext.in''. February 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Great Big Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8GSQrV9OE How Yung Raja Is Bringing Tamil to the Rap Scene]”. ''YouTube''. December 10, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://www.mtvasia.com/videos/2et0zz/real-talk-with-yung-raja-from-early-acting-to-dark-days-to-great-gigs-yo-mtv-raps Real Talk With Yung Raja: from early acting to dark days to great gigs]”. ''mtvasia.com''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>P. Bala Subramaniam. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/singaporean-rapper-yung-raja-infuses-indian-culture-hip-hop-tunes Singaporean rapper Yung Raja infuses Indian culture into hip hop]”. ''The New Paper''. May 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Rajid Ahamed’s mother is Ayisha Siddeeqa.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gLnYulE_V/ Yung Raja posing with mom]”. ''Instagram''. August 23, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> His father is Yousuf Rowther Rajid Ahamed, who is the president of the Tamil Debate Show (தமிழ்ப் பட்டிமன்றக் கலைக் கழகம்) and a council member of the Tamils Representative Council (தமிழர் பேரவை).<ref>“[http://www.tamildebateshow.org/?page_id=150 Office Bearers]”. ''tamildebateshow.org''. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://www.trc.org.sg/management_committee.php Tamils Representative Council]”. ''trc.org.sg''. Accessed on 12 November 2019. </ref> He was previously a Physics professor at the Rajah Serfoji Government College for 18 years.<ref>Arpitha Rao. “[https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/02/25035800/1108145/Rapper-Yung-Raja-effortlessly-infuses-Tamil-into-his-.vpf Rapper Yung Raja effortlessly infuses Tamil into his music]”. ''dtnext.in''. February 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>

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	== Music ==		==Music==
	[[File:Yung Raja Mustafa.jpg\|thumb\|''Yung Raja made his mark in Singapore's music scene with his single, Mustafa (2018).'']]		[[File:Yung Raja Mustafa.jpg\|thumb\|''Yung Raja made his mark in Singapore's music scene with his single, Mustafa (2018).'']]
	===Music debut (2017)===		===Music debut (2017)===

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Dayana Rizal: /* Collaborations */

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Collaborations

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	\|<ref>MADEYOUFAMOUS. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiUT0c_7IQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3MngYJp6-2YDT641R5ngNRnwPDvgtKLLeiVSrYsa0jjV_J1aiHYmOWpAM Famous Sessions: BROWN BOY FREESTYLE - Louie Indigo & Yung Raja]”. ''YouTube''. September 13, 2019. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>MADEYOUFAMOUS. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiUT0c_7IQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3MngYJp6-2YDT641R5ngNRnwPDvgtKLLeiVSrYsa0jjV_J1aiHYmOWpAM Famous Sessions: BROWN BOY FREESTYLE - Louie Indigo & Yung Raja]”. ''YouTube''. September 13, 2019. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|NDP 2019 Theme Song - Our Singapore ~~[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChhhEaylgp0 Official Music Video]]~~		\|NDP 2019 Theme Song - Our Singapore
	\|Various artists		\|Various artists
	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChhhEaylgp0 Video]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChhhEaylgp0 Video]

Dayana Rizal: /* Discography */

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Discography

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	\|M03 Records, Def Jam South East Asia, Universal Music		\|M03 Records, Def Jam South East Asia, Universal Music
	\|<ref>Nabil Kamal. “[http://masses.com.my/music/yung-raja-marks-first-single-def-jam-singapore-releasing-mad-blessings-mv/ YUNG RAJA MARKS HIS FIRST SINGLE FOR DEF JAM SINGAPORE BY RELEASING “MAD BLESSINGS” MV]”. ''masses''. November 8, 2019. Accessed on 8 November 2019. </ref><ref>Chua, Dennis. “[https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2019/09/522860/showbiz-joe-flizzow-among-6-artistes-def-jam-south-east-asia #Showbiz: Joe Flizzow among 6 artistes in Def Jam South East Asia]“. ''nst.com.my''. September 20, 2019~~. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://mora.jp/package/43000006/00602508489624/ Mad Blessings]”. ''mora.jp''~~. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>Nabil Kamal. “[http://masses.com.my/music/yung-raja-marks-first-single-def-jam-singapore-releasing-mad-blessings-mv/ YUNG RAJA MARKS HIS FIRST SINGLE FOR DEF JAM SINGAPORE BY RELEASING “MAD BLESSINGS” MV]”. ''masses''. November 8, 2019. Accessed on 8 November 2019. </ref><ref>Chua, Dennis. “[https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2019/09/522860/showbiz-joe-flizzow-among-6-artistes-def-jam-south-east-asia #Showbiz: Joe Flizzow among 6 artistes in Def Jam South East Asia]“. ''nst.com.my''. September 20, 2019. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|known for=Rapper, Songwriter, Actor\|years active=2009 - present\|alma mater=Ngee Ann Polytechnic}}		\|known for=Rapper, Songwriter, Actor\|years active=2009 - present\|alma mater=Ngee Ann Polytechnic}}

	Rajid Ahamed, better known by his stage name Yung Raja, is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid) and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>		Rajid Ahamed (born 14 December 1995), better known by his stage name Yung Raja, is a Singaporean rapper and songwriter recognised for his bilingual rapping style — performing rap music in both Tamil and English.<ref>Sneha Bhura. “[https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2019/02/19/this-singaporean-hip-hop-artist-raps-english-tamil.html This Singaporean hip hop artist raps in English and Tamil]”. ''theweek.in''. February 19, 2019. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> Through his unique rapping style, Yung Raja has amassed fans in both Singapore and Malaysia.<ref>Phillips, Tacy. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/hip-hop-stars-fariz-jabba--yung-raja-buro-backseat-ape-siah-mustafa.html Buro Backseat: Two of Singapore’s rising hip-hop stars, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja perform their latest singles, Ape Sia and Mustafa]”. ''Buro 24/7''. September 19, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In June 2018, Yung Raja was featured on MTV Asia’s Spotlight artist of the month.<ref>Yung.raja. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjeleRvHTiC/ MTVAsia’s artist spotlight of the month]”. ''Instagram''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 12 November 2019.</ref> In 2019, Yung Raja performed the first rap and hip-hop segment at the Singapore’s annual National Day Parade. Alongside fellow performers, Fariz Jabba (Muhammad Fariz Abdul Rashid) and Wheelsmith (Danial Bawthan), the trio rapped to the song, “stand up, Lion city, stand up”.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-their-voices-heard Making their voices heard at NDP's first rap, hip-hop segment]”. ''The Straits Times''. August 2, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref><ref>Nurmaya, Alias. “[https://www.beritaharian.sg/gah/fariz-nyanyi-rap-melayu-agar-dekat-di-hati Fariz nyanyi rap Melayu agar dekat di hati]”. ''Berita Harian''. July 12, 2018. Accessed on 7 November 2019.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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2017

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	\|Team Highness		\|Team Highness
	\|<ref>Yousuf Arafat. “[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10155886620794207&id=709279206 Release of single Tamilan]”. ''Facebook''. November 1, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>MC Raja - Topic. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGmGJQGglKo Tamilan]”. ''YouTube''. October 31, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>Yousuf Arafat. “[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10155886620794207&id=709279206 Release of single Tamilan]”. ''Facebook''. November 1, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>MC Raja - Topic. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGmGJQGglKo Tamilan]”. ''YouTube''. October 31, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	~~\|10 October 2017~~
	~~\|Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & MC Raja)~~
	~~\|Feature~~
	~~\|3:21~~
	~~\|Wyane Hausley~~
	\|<ref>“[https://music.apple.com/us/album/stunt-feat-fariz-jabba-mc-raja-single/1294571247?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & MC Raja) - Single]”. ''Apple Music''. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>Wyane Hausley. “[https://soundcloud.com/wyanehausley/stunt Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & Mc Raja)]”. ''SoundCloud''. October 14, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|21 September 2017		\|21 September 2017
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	\|Collaboration with Harry Kok Siew Yok		\|Collaboration with Harry Kok Siew Yok
	\|<ref>Harry Kok Siew Yok. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3MukD0UMyg I'M THE MALAYSIAN \| Feat YUNG RAJA]”. ''YouTube''. September 14, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>Harry Kok Siew Yok. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3MukD0UMyg I'M THE MALAYSIAN \| Feat YUNG RAJA]”. ''YouTube''. September 14, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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			\|10 October 2017
			\|Wyane Hausley - Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & MC Raja)
			\|featured rapping
			\|<ref>Wyane hausley. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvuaWduCOe8 "Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & MC Raja)"]. ''YouTube''. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 6 December 2019.</ref><ref>Wyane Hausley. “[https://soundcloud.com/wyanehausley/stunt Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & Mc Raja)]”. ''SoundCloud''. October 14, 2017. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://music.apple.com/us/album/stunt-feat-fariz-jabba-mc-raja-single/1294571247?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Stunt (feat. Fariz Jabba & MC Raja) - Single]”. ''Apple Music''. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
	\|}		\|}

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	\|<ref>M03 Records. “[https://www.facebook.com/M03Records/posts/2123559914594286?__tn__=-R Release of debut single - Mustafa]”. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>SureJ Slngh. “[https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/yung-raja-stunts-with-his-friends-in-music-video-for-debut-single-mustafa-watch Yung Raja stunts with his friends in music video for debut single Mustafa – watch]”. ''Bandwagon''. June 29, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>		\|<ref>M03 Records. “[https://www.facebook.com/M03Records/posts/2123559914594286?__tn__=-R Release of debut single - Mustafa]”. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>SureJ Slngh. “[https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/yung-raja-stunts-with-his-friends-in-music-video-for-debut-single-mustafa-watch Yung Raja stunts with his friends in music video for debut single Mustafa – watch]”. ''Bandwagon''. June 29, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref>
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	\|8 February		\|8 February 2018
	\|Phathuko Thambi (Bartier Cardi Remix)		\|Phathuko Thambi (Bartier Cardi Remix)
	\|[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=574287249582535 Cover]		\|[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=574287249582535 Cover]
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	\|<ref>MADEYOUFAMOUS. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgg3OjSQ-yk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR30xYogUfS1EDNDW4dMGc44bjaQjdgW_JKQbHd5Qea8jcxlXzZWwkcm9Jc YUNG RAJA - "Poori Gang" (Gucci Gang Remix)]”. ''YouTube''. January 23, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>YUNG RAJA. “[https://soundcloud.com/user-771345483/poori-gang-gucci-gang-remix?fbclid=IwAR1tMt_T1ewKhQww82NyYKMbxFTV32pxwxCGy3kvfJjaJJhButPG2CtSmrY Poori Gang (Gucci Gang Remix)]”. ''SoundCloud''. January 30, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019. </ref>		\|<ref>MADEYOUFAMOUS. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgg3OjSQ-yk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR30xYogUfS1EDNDW4dMGc44bjaQjdgW_JKQbHd5Qea8jcxlXzZWwkcm9Jc YUNG RAJA - "Poori Gang" (Gucci Gang Remix)]”. ''YouTube''. January 23, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019.</ref><ref>YUNG RAJA. “[https://soundcloud.com/user-771345483/poori-gang-gucci-gang-remix?fbclid=IwAR1tMt_T1ewKhQww82NyYKMbxFTV32pxwxCGy3kvfJjaJJhButPG2CtSmrY Poori Gang (Gucci Gang Remix)]”. ''SoundCloud''. January 30, 2018. Accessed on 8 November 2019. </ref>
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	\|14 January		\|14 January 2018
	\|More Better (New Freezer Remix)		\|More Better (New Freezer Remix)
	\|[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562228590788401 Cover]		\|[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562228590788401 Cover]

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	\|One of the local artists who performed in the music video		\|One of the local artists who performed in the music video
	\|<ref>NDPeeps. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChhhEaylgp0 <nowiki>NDP 2019 Theme Song - Our Singapore [Official Music Video]</nowiki>]”. ''YouTube''. May 22, 2019. Accessed on 9 November 2019.</ref><ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Stars galore in National Day song”. The Straits Times. May 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>		\|<ref>NDPeeps. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChhhEaylgp0 <nowiki>NDP 2019 Theme Song - Our Singapore [Official Music Video]</nowiki>]”. ''YouTube''. May 22, 2019. Accessed on 9 November 2019.</ref><ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Stars galore in National Day song”. The Straits Times. May 25, 2019. Accessed on 7 November 2019. Retrieved from Factiva.</ref>
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			\|17 March 2019
			\|<nowiki>For The Culture Asia Episode 12: Yung Raja \| ForTheCultureAsia</nowiki>
			\|Interview and freestyle rap session
			\|<ref>ForTheCultureAsia. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXlh9Yd_6ZU "For The Culture Asia Episode 12: Yung Raja \| ForTheCultureAsia"]. ''YouTube''. March 17, 2019. Accessed on 6 December 2019. </ref>
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	\|12 October 2018		\|12 October 2018