Published 19:47 IST, August 18th 2020
11-year-old Gaza rapper writes about wars, sings 'I'm here to tell you our lives are hard'
Budding Gaza rapper, clad in his school shirt, a bag, and a maroon cap is seen standing amid the crowd of students in the same uniform, cheering, as he sings.
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An 11-year-old Gaza boy’s rap about an honest mess to world about “peace and humanity” has gone viral on internet. In a 39 seconds foot, budding rapper, cl in his school shirt, a bag, and a maroon cap is seen standing amid crowd of students in same uniform, cheering, as he sings, “I am here to tell you our lives are hard”. In an impressive display of talent, Gaza native raps like a pro about intense issues in region such as wars, military occupation, bombing, and everyday struggles of a civilian in war-torn region. Moved by lyrics and young boy’s caliber, popular British Rapper Lowkey shared video amongst his fans.
As foot opens, 11-year-old can be seen performing words to his song that he titled “Gaza Messenger”. song alludes over three devastating wars fought between Israel and Islamist rulers Hamas in region. While his mor tongue is Arabic, boy, inspired by his ideals Eminem, Tupac, and DJ Khaled, aces English langu lyrics in his neutral accent that he mastered since childhood listening to American rappers. His skills emulate a fine example of determination and a will to learn and pursuing one’s passion despite unfavourable circumstances. "I am here to tell you our lives are hard. We got broken streets and bombs in yard," he sings compelling lyrics in video.
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Composes beats and chords on an app
In an interview with a news ncy, boy with a flare to chase his dreams was quoted saying that while artists like Eminem inspired him and he aimed to be “like m” he h his own “unique style”. young boy revealed that he composed rap beats and chords on an app that he downloed on his cellphone and he wrote lyrics to his songs on his own. Interestingly, lyrics to Shantti songs narrate real-life scenarios of what life looks like through his eyes in a city that has a history of fighting longest wars. In ar composition titled “peace”, young boy has a lyrical representation of Israel in 2008-2009 war. words to songs are, “I was born in Gaza City, and first thing I heard was a gunshot. In my first breath, I tasted gunpowder.”
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Highlights "survival" in region via songs
In a heart-melting statement, boy reportedly said that he wanted to throw light on issues civilians faced in war-torn Gaza region, on poverty, people devoid of ir freedom and Israeli dominance, and Hamas threats among many or key challenges to survival in region. People across social media ackwledged aspiring artists’ talent and many appreciated boy’s attitude and his hard work despite s state of affairs in his homeland.
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19:48 IST, August 18th 2020