MASIA ONE is true to her name sake - the first female to be nominated for a Much Music Video Award (Rap), winner of the CCNC PIONEER accolade and constantly redefining the sound and cultural boundaries of Hip Hop music. Born in Singapore, Masia One became an early fan of Hip Hop after stumbling upon a bootleg copy of Public Enemy’s "It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" at the age of 8.
A move to Vancouver, Canada marked a period where Masia became active in the culture, as a graffiti artist and b-girl. It was not until her time at the University of Toronto pursuing an Architecture degree, that she took scribbled rhymes to the stage, and began her fast paced journey into the life of an emcee.
Masia One’s butter smooth flow debuted in 2003 with her independent release "Mississauga". Four videos, international bookings and countless media appearances later, the emcee is ready to release the story of her journey: PULAU. The album, titled after the Malaysian word for “The Islands,”reflects influences including the culture of SE Asia, heated dance hall tempos of Jamaica and the feel-good vibe of California’s West coast.
Masia One is currently completing a project with American record label Kops & Robbers, working with Grammy award winning producer Che Vicious. As a producer for Aftermath, Che has worked with everyone from Dr. Dre, Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Destiny’s Child, and Eminem, to name a few. This much anticipated collaboration will no doubt catapult Masia One into mainstream media as this Singapore girl becomes a household name for urban music internationally.
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Masia One in Indonesia
Recording artist Masia One visits Plan's children and youth projects in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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