Yung Sammy talking about In The Building, Honey Singh, and more! | Indie'N Folk Project Ep. - 46

In this week’s episode of the Indie’N Folk Project, we are graced by the presence of the illustrious Nigeria-born, Noida-based rapper Yung Sammy. Renowned for his multilingual prowess, he raps fluently in Hindi, Gujari, Punjabi, and numerous other tongues. The mastermind behind viral hits like ‘The Intro,’ ‘4x4,’ and ‘Big Man Ting,’ known offstage as Samuel Lloyds, joins us in the studio to discuss his dream collaborations, musical journey, struggles, experiences in India, personal life, and much more.

The episode kicks off with Peeyush engaging our esteemed guest in some warm-up banter. After a few light-hearted exchanges, Peeyush delves into the story behind Samuel Lloyds' adoption of the stage name Yung Sammy.

Next, Peeyush inquires about Yung Sammy's admiration for Yo Yo Honey Singh, noting a similarity in sound to Badshah. Yung Sammy, unaware of the comparison, recounts the memorable moment when he first encountered Honey Singh's hit ‘Brown Rang’ during a family trip to Jaipur in 2012.

Peeyush probes further, asking about Yung Sammy’s family’s reaction to his rap ambitions within their devout priestly household. Yung Sammy reveals his parents' pride and unwavering support for his career choice.

The conversation shifts to Yung Sammy's unique selling proposition—his use of Hindi and Gujari in his music—and his desire to be recognized for his lyrical content. He shares his interactions with locals and recounts his experiences living in India.

Peeyush then delves into Yung Sammy’s multilingual thought process, questioning whether he thinks in Yoruba or Hindi. Yung Sammy elaborates on his mental framework.

In a classic display of Honey Singh fandom, Yung Sammy reminisces about ‘Brown Rang,’ even treating the audience to an unplugged rendition. He continues to express his admiration for Honey Singh, sharing a personal message he received from the rapper.

Yung Sammy discusses his latest EP, ‘In The Building,’ providing a backstory and linking it to his previous release, ‘The Intro.’ He performs an unplugged version, offering a glimpse into his creative evolution.

When faced with the perennial rap debate—Kendrick or Drake—Yung Sammy unhesitatingly chooses Kendrick. He also sheds light on the trend of diss culture in hip-hop, explaining its roots and motivations.

Peeyush playfully tests Yung Sammy’s knowledge of Indian slang, prompting him to reveal his top three cuss words since living in India. Yung Sammy candidly responds, adding a touch of humor to the conversation.

The discussion turns to underrated rappers deserving of recognition, with Yung Sammy highlighting talents like RD Prince, T Star, and Ghatak.

When asked about potential ventures into film music, Yung Sammy expresses openness to opportunities, referencing his previous release ‘Tension Mat Le’ and performing an unplugged version.

In closing, Peeyush inquires about Yung Sammy's dream collaborations. Yung Sammy lists artists such as Central Cee, Karan Aujhla, and Seedhe Maut as his aspirational partners. Subscribe to our channel to get closer to your favorite artists and their craft!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Trailer
01:11 - Introduction
03:00 - Yung Sammy real name
03:57 - Honey Singh and Badshah
05:28 - Jaipur trip
07:34 - Family’s reaction to his career choice
11:10 - Yung Sammy’s hindi
13:05 - Interactions with people in India
15:26 - Delhi to NCR living experience
16:20 - Yoruba vs. Hindi while speaking
17:33 - Song that stayed with Yung Sammy
19:09 - Unplugged: Brown Rang
19:41 - Meeting and Collabing with Yo Yo Honey Singh
23:20 - EP ‘In The Building’ and Unplugged: The Intro
25:31 - Kendrick vs. Drake
27:12 - Diss culture
29:49 - Being innocent
30:55 - Top 3 gaalis
32:02 - Underrated indie artists
33:18 - Antakshari trivia
36:33 - Working in hindi films
37:01 - Unplugged: Tension Mat Le
38:03 - Dream Collabs
39:18 - Outro

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