Prakash Neupane

Prakash Neupane (Nepali: प्रकाश न्यौपाने; born 25 March 1997) is a Nepalese rapper, singer, songwriter, music composer, and poet.[1][2] As of May 2020, he has released more than 40 songs.[3][4] He appeared on the television shows at Artist Chat Nepal Television and Nephop Show Radio Kantipur.

Prakash Neupane
Background information
Birth namePrakash Neupane
Also known asPrakash
Born (1997-03-25) 25 March 1997
Kohalpur, Nepal
OriginKathmandu, Nepal
GenresRap, Hip hop and Rnb Pop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
Years active2010–present
Websitehttps://prakashneupane.com

Early life

Prakash Neupane was born in Kohalpur, Banke. After completing his School level course, he shifted to Kathmandu. He started singing at the age of sixteen. He did his plus two studies from Morgan International College, Kathmandu.[5]

Musical career

Neupane started his musical career by recording his debut song Aaideuna.[6] His popular songs include U Got Me, Aaideuna, Sunana and Lagchha maya timro.[7] He has released three albums: Prakash Tunes, Fusion, and The Rise.[8] He has won one National poem competition and one National music award. He was also nominated for Os Nepal Music Award for the best pop singer. He was inspired by Nepali rapper "Girish Khatiwada" and featured him in the song called "U Got Me" which has crossed a million views. He is currently engaged in "Ness Studio". He has done his international collaboration with United States based rapper Delon & Dubai based international producer Hesh.[9][10][11]

In February 2020, Neupane released a new song Satta in YouTube.[12] He started his career with love songs but later his music is more socio-political in nature.[13] Bang Bang by Neupane, is a political rap song about Nepal's civil war, the local political system and country's slow economic progress.[14]

Awards and nominations
  • Won: National Poem Competition[15]
  • Won: National Music Award for the Song : Sunana[16]
  • Nominated: OS Nepal Music Award Best Pop singer.[15]

Discography

Tours
  • Rhythm Highway Nepal Tour[20]
  • Pani Paryo[20]

References
  1. "Beats in the Himalayas: The Rise of Nepali Hip Hop". The Diplomat. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  2. "प्रकाशले प्रकाश यसरी छर्दैछन् सांगितिक क्षेत्रमा". OSNepal.com :: Latest News,Breaking News, Latest, Politics, World, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, Interview, Nepal News. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  3. "Nepali rap artist Prakash Neupane digs into the ugly side of politics through his songs". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. "Nepal dances to the growing beat of hip-hop". asiatimes.com: Asia Times' fast, accurate, news, commentary and analysis is now read by more than 12 million people in 30 different countries;. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  5. "विसंगतीबिरुद्ध गाउने प्रकाशको नयाँ एल्बम डिजिटल स्टोरमा". KHASOKHAS. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  6. Budhathoki, Arun; Gutierrez, Natashya (26 February 2019). "Here's What Hip-Hop Looks Like in One of the World's Poorest Countries". Vice. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  7. "Fresh Tunes: 'Lagcha Maya Timro' By Prakash Neupane & Raju Dangal". NeoStuffs. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  8. "Fresh Tunes: Prakash x Aidray – Sunana". NeoStuffs. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  9. "फरक संसार (भिडियो)". Mero Film. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  10. "ज्योभान भुजुको 'फरक संसार' मा श्रीलंकन म्युजिसियन र अमेरिकी मोडल (भिडियो)". ज्योभान भुजुको ‘फरक संसार’ मा श्रीलंकन म्युजिसियन र अमेरिकी मोडल (भिडियो). Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  11. "श्रीलंकन म्युजिसियन हेसले ल्याए ज्योबन भुजुकाे स्वरमा 'फरक सन्सार' (भिडियो) –". Nepal daily. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  12. "रैपर प्रकाश न्यौपाने ने न्यू सॉन्ग 'अरजक्निती' किया रिलीज, सामाजिक मुद्दों पर उठा रहे आवाज". Zee News Hindi. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  13. Datta, Sravasti (4 June 2020). "Nepalese rap artiste Prakash Neupane on his socio-political songs". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  14. Budhathoki, Arun (26 February 2019). "Here's What Hip-Hop Looks Like in One of the World's Poorest Countries". Vice. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  15. "प्रकाश न्यौपानेको 'द राइज' डिजिटल स्टोरमा". Thaha Khabar. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  16. Ltd, Bigul Media Pvt (12 August 2018). "उदाउदा तारा प्रकाश न्यौपानेसँगको सांगीतिक कुराकानी". Bigul TV. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  17. "5 Things You Didn't Know About Prakash Neupane". News, sport and opinion from the Kathmandu Tribune's global edition. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  18. "विसंगतीबिरुद्ध गाउने प्रकाशको नयाँ एल्बम डिजिटल स्टोरमा". ABC NEWS NEPAL | No.1 News channel of Nepal. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  19. "Nagarik News| Epaper – The Most Comprehensive No. 1 News Portal of Nepal – Breaking News, Latest, Politics, World, Economy, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, Blog, Cartoon, Opinion, Science, Interview, Health, Photo Feature". nagarikplus.nagariknews.com. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  20. "Prakash Neupane going high on Nephop wave". News, sport and opinion from the Kathmandu Tribune's global edition. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
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