He goes by various names: Pedas Python, Belacan Boa, Chili Cobra, Mala Mamba. But whatever the Southeast Asian condiment, Singaporean rapper Sambal Snake possesses an equally spicy attitude. With a distinctively local flavour that peppers his brazen, fiery verses, the independent rapper’s debut single, “Elephant”, left strong impressions with its charming blend of offbeat humour, hard-hitting delivery, and retro-leaning aesthetics – with the track’s music video even landing a premiere with HipHopDX Asia. Set to drop a slew of fresh singles over the next year beginning with his upcoming track, “Singapura”, the Big Duck team linked up with the rapper to learn a little more about the man himself.

Words by Isaac “Yackem” Chiew

Photography by Isyariq Irfan

Lighting by Apai

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