Thai VG, an interesting choice for Rap Viet’s coaching panel

Since the announcement of

for Rap Việt Season 3, Thái VG has been the most surprising name for the audience. 

While BigDaddy, B Ray, and Andree have all been active in the domestic market and have achieved multiple hits with high recognition among the audience, Thái VG primarily operates in the international market and is only familiar to early underground rap music fans. 

Not being completely fluent in Vietnamese could be a disadvantage for Thái VG when persuading contestants or interacting with other coaches, but it can also create a unique appeal with his distinct mix of English and Vietnamese in his speech, which sets him apart from other coaches. Binz, who participated in Rap Việt Seasons 1 and 2, also used this style of speech and had

that became trends. In the very first episode, Trấn Thành also made efforts to make Thái VG's catchphrase "You didn't hợp" (you didn't match) more familiar to the audience.

Furthermore, the trend of writing lyrics in English in Vietnamese rap is no longer unfamiliar. Thái VG has an advantage over other coaches as he was born and raised in the United States. He can easily make adjustments to help the contestants' English rap lines carry even more weight.

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