Star2 and $tupid Young Release ‘Different Breed’ EP
Star2 and $tupid Young, Photo By: Aram K
Star2 and $tupid Young, two pioneering Asian-American rappers’ new EP Different Breed is out now. The six-track collection explores deep-cut experiences against violence, gangs, and police brutality; all of which Star2 and $tupid Young had to overcome to make it as musicians. Different Breed has a supervillain feel to it with darkly lavish beats, and venomous rhythmics, while also including gritty vocals. These traits reflect on Star2 and $tupid Young’s tumultuous journey to fame.
Star2 and $tupid Young
The duo is at a crossroads in their career and hopes to pioneer the next wave of Asian rap. $tupid Young says, “I want more Asian artists to break out and succeed.” Different Breed cements the two artists’ status as the guiding forces on the Asian hip-hop scene. It is only a matter of time before more musicians follow in their footsteps.
Star2 life began in a Thai refugee camp. Forced to flee genocide from the Burmese army in Myanmar who burned his village to the ground, a lottery in the camp later brought him to San Diego with his grandmother and her four children. Star2 has worked alongside artists such as Soulja Boy, Mozzy, HoodTrophy Bino, Luh Kel YSN Flow, and Mar Mar Oso to name a few. He’s also received resounding acclaim from Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, GQ, Earmilk, BET, Ones to Watch, and others.
About Different Breed
The duo enlist a stacked lineup of collaborators on the EP including Lil Poppa, (signed with Yo Gotti’s CMG label). Other collaborators include MB Nel, another force in the Asian-American hip-hop community. All six tracks on Different Breed provide an energetic rhythm that you can easily bump to. You can finally Stream the new EP on all platforms. Listen the Different Breed by Star2 and $tupid Young below.