VTEN

Samir Ghising, better known by his stage name VTEN, is a Nepalese rapper, lyricist, and music producer.[1][2]

VTEN
Birth nameSamir Ghising
Also known asVTEN
BornMay 21, 1996
Rautahat, Nepal
OriginKathmandu, Nepal
GenresRap, Nepalese hip hop (NepHop)
Occupation(s)Rapper, actor, singer
Years active2014 - Ongoing
LabelsTrap Nepal
Associated acts
Websitehttps://vtenmusic.com

Early life

Ghising was born in Rautahat. Ghising worked as a carpenter with his father, learning to make cupboards, doors, and windows from wood. As a teenager, Ghising moved to Kathmandu to study in high school, and also started painting Thankas with his uncle. In interviews, Ghising has said he became passionate about rapping while painting Thankas but began to have difficulty juggling that job with his expanding rap career. Ghising spent most of his pre-fame days living with his friends and writing rap songs.

Career

He has worked with various popular artists such as Girish Khatiwada. Ghising made his way into the rap industry by impressing many with his talent in rapping. His songs have been applauded for their realism, relatability to the struggle of young people in Nepal, and potent and exceptional self-expression of feelings. He is the first Nepali solo artist to hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube.[3] He gained popularity from his hit lists such as Churot, Hami Yastai ta Honi Bro, Sim Sime Pani, Himmat, Cypher, Kathaa, Manche Khattam and so on.

Tours

Ghising has toured in South Korea,[4] Australia, Japan, UK, UAE, Bhutan, India (Sikkim,Kalimpong) , Hong Kong, Qatar, and Thailand.


References

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