Allow us to introduce you once again to Novel Fergus — a hip hop poet riding the waves all the way from Hong Kong. A few weeks ago he helped us break down the poetry of Cantonese, and now he’s back as we re-launch RADII Voices, bringing his sincere vibes!

Fresh off his packed, Ghost Festival-themed debut solo concert at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, Fergus is here to talk about his journey, his values, and how he stays rooted in the beauty of Chinese culture and language. Get the lowdown from the king of Cantonese rap himself.

“If I were to rap in English or imitate other styles, why would anyone listen to me over the original Black artists? To truly stand out, I need to embrace and refine my own distinctive style. This way, when the world listens, they’ll recognize that this is hip hop culture unique to Hong Kong.”