Bangs Addresses The Haters
A couple of weeks ago, we all enjoyed the video for Bangs's "Take U 2 Da Movies," and since then it has gone on to become a Genuine Internet Sensation. Everyone loves Bangs's gentle lyrics about buying popcorn, not to mention his tight flow. (Take notes, Chamillionaire.) He's our generation's Eli Porter! Now, an Australian news site has an interview with the Best Rapper on the Internet. From Channel 9:
A 19-year-old Melbourne rapper says he "feels amazing" after his song "Take U 2 Da Movies" -- an ode to cinema dates and popcorn -- became a global internet sensation.The music clip has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on YouTube since it was featured on popular viral video websites this week.
Ajak Chol, aka Bangs, told ninemsn he has been offered several record deals with major labels in Australia and the US since his career skyrocketed.
"It's crazy. First there were 30 or 40 views. Now it's getting more and more every day," Bangs said.
"Hip hop is in my heart and soul, I'm so happy."
Yessssss! It's the feel good story of the morning! You the best for this one, Bangs. But there is more than just joy in Bangs's heart, there is also some words for the haters:
Bangs said he was aware that as well as being popular, "Take U 2 Da Movies" has also been widely mocked online."There are a lot of haters out there," he said.
"But it's not easy doing what I do. They are just saying that because they don't know how to make music."
"I just do my thing. Let them talk."
You go, Bannnnngs! But let us get back to the part where this is an awesome success story:
Bangs' online popularity has clearly transferred into the real world -- with massive queues when he made a special appearance at a recent gig in Melbourne.An employee at the Prince of Wales hotel told ninemsn "it was unlike anything I'd ever seen before."
"Joke or not a joke -- the place was inundated with people," the employee said.
Bangs said his songs had earned him a very eager female following -- with many asking him out on dates.
"Now they want to take me to the movies!" he said.
Although he has a girlfriend, he admits fame presents other opportunities.
"I love the ladies. It's hard to be with one girl for too long."
Bangs, originally from Sudan, came to Melbourne in 2004 as a refugee. He said many of his songs are tributes to his Sudanese "homeboys".
"I miss my homeboys, I miss everything in Sudan. But here is good too, a lot of people want to help me."
Bangs will appear at the Good God Small Club in Sydney on December 5.
He said he would not sign any record deals until he was sure he could trust those involved.
"Now they want to take me to the movies!" he said. So good. Susan Boyle of hip hop. Some dreams really do come true.
WE'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER :)! (Thanks for the tip, Daniel.)
Posted by Gabe at 9:30 AM in Interviews, Music Related Content, Viral Video
Tags: Bangs
"Now they want to take me to the movies!" Circle of Life.
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LOL ooooh, that One's gonna tell on yooooouuuuu!!!!!
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name change. I saw the YCMIU posts though just now, rendering this comment moot.
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Huh?
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Yeah. Its your boy Marcus, and this message is dedicated to Bangs, who likes to go to the movies. You know? Let me take you to the movies, Bangs. I'm sure later on you will be my baby. Let me take you to the movies. Lets sit down and just be by my side, I got the popcorn and I know what else you like. Hey Bangs, you are really looking nice. Let me take you to the movie, because I know you like. You got nothing to worry about, hold the popcorn and the drink, let me pay the money so we can get in. Now hold my hand, and take a step to the door. Lets sit on those two chairs, alone, watching a movie, so we can see what's going on. If you don't like to watch you can lean on my chest, take a rest, do your best, baby Bangs. HA. Let me take you to the movie, Bangs. I hope you enjoyed the movie, because I did too. If you wanna go again, just holla at me. Baby Bangs, we can make it to be better than before. Anything you want me to do, I can do it for sure. You can be my Cinderella. When it rain, you can stand under my umbrella. I know it make us feel better. I'm not like the other boys. I'm different guy, coming from the sky. Whatever I say, I never lie. Just let me know if you wanna go somewhere, YEAH. Let me take you to the movie Bangs. Hey Bangs, where you at, where you going, can I see you later, because I can see you busy right now. Meet me at the shop about 4 o'clock. Don't forget, and don't be late. I can't tell you what to do when you come back. I still remember when you told me, "take me to the movie". Friday night, that's right. What time is it now? It's half past three. My man Bangs said he be back about half an hour. Let me go and take a shower. Dress good. Put some perfume so I can smell good. Let me take you the movie. Yeah Bangs. You can go to the movie any time you like, you know what I mean? But guess who you gonna call? Your baby boy Marcus. Because you still get a chance. You know what I mean? AHA. Yeah. Yeah. That's right. Woah. Um. Lets sit down and just be by my side, I got the popcorn I know what else you like. You like. You like. You like.
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Please. Go back to 4chan.
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Channel 9 thinks gabe is popular :)
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Fingers crossed for a Bangs-Tay Zonday collaboration! Internet music sensation supergroup time! Take U 2 Da Movie's would sound great remixed with the Chocolate Rain music. And its about time Tay branched out into hip-hop (if he's still alive).
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How long, do you think, until Rivers Cuomo approaches him for a duet?
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Aw man, the fifth? Shame, I'm going to Modest Mouse that night *and* I'm in the wrong hemisphere.
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I live like ten minutes from the Prince of Wales, I just wish I'd known!
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I think my favourite line is "Lets sit on those two chairs, alone, watching a movie, so we can see what's going on". He's so considerate!
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"He said he would not sign any record deals until he was sure he could trust those involved."
This activated my LOLfactory sense.
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with a name like Bangs, he's gonna need a bigger hair.
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Like he says in his song with the Nubian Knights: "I'm the hero of the world".
Vote Bangs/Zonday 2012, or we're all getting wet! (and dead)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB6bUp5T0dQ
He brought popcorn!
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I think it needs to be said, Australia's hip hop scene sucks.
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Mate, you have no idea, there is no end to how awful and stupid Australian hip hop is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR34eyS-1Q4
Love your work Bangs!
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i get it, bangs. i'm sure your success has made you rethink our relationship. but i'm asking you to remember that i stood by you when your family mocked your decisions to pursue a career in hip hop (because it is in your heart), and remember all the good times WE spent at da movies. and, wherever you go from here, you'll ALWAYS BE MY BOYFRIEND.
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In other news, a four car pileup on I-95 has just been offered a three picture deal. "You wouldn't believe all the people who stopped to look. This is gonna be HUGE!!!" said some asshole in a suit.
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This story made my heart soar like an eagle with little tiny angel wings on top of its regular wings.
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I thought in Australia they called it "Fringe".
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"It's crazy. First there were 30 or 40 views. Now it's getting more and more every day" and goes back and forth and back and forth forever.
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Someone needs to take my girl 2 da hospital because of the epileptic seizure that video just induced.
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"FEEL GOOD'' STORY OF THE YEAR!!
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I would let him take me to the movies! Not just because he seems like a nice, respectful guy. Also because he has a shutter shades RING. Which is amazing.
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This balances out having to trudge through the Yankees ticker tape parade to get to work late this morning. HEARTS TO YOU, BANGS.
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I think its cool that I was thinking of Bangs again this morning and now he's back in the news. Its like I'm developing a sense by adapting to my videogum surroundings (to the haters I know thats not how evolution works but be cool)
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YOU CRAZY FOR THIS ONE, BANGS
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