“Ride Around” — a powerful new track and video from Asian hip hop artists on the rise, Star2 and Luii Sodolo.
“Ride Around” is a melodic rap confessional, drenched in isolation, resilience, and cold ambition. Over a hypnotic, slow-burning beat, Star2 and Luii Sodolo trade emotionally raw verses, gliding between pain and swagger with melodic hooks. The track is about navigating life alone, shouldering personal battles, and emerging stronger – but colder. The accompanying music video features Star2 and Luii Sodolo, riding around with a beautiful girl in a blue corvette.
Born in a Thai refugee camp after fleeing genocide in Myanmar, Star2 has built a powerful artistic presence through resilience, storytelling, and collaborations with rap heavyweights like Soulja Boy, Mozzy, and Luh Kel. His impressive collaborations include Soulja Boy, Mozzy, Lil Poppa, Luh Kel, HoodTrophy Bino, $tupid Young and Sprite to name a few.
Star2 began his life in a Thai refugee camp where he was forced to flee genocide from the Burmese army in Myanmar who burned his village to the ground. A lottery in the camp brought him to San Diego with his grandmother and her four children, where he began a new life. Now, under the mentorship of esteemed producer Chico Bennett, his collaborations with acclaimed rappers include Soulja Boy, $tupid Young, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophy Bino, YSN Flow, and MarMar Oso to name a few. While not on tour, he documents his journey in the popular ‘Adventures of Star2’ series on YouTube. As an influential figure in Asian-American music, Star2 entwines heartfelt stories with captivating visuals, chronicling a tale of resilience and ascent. Esteemed platforms like Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, GQ, HotNewHipHop, Ones to Watch, BET, and Lyrical Lemonade, among others, have celebrated his contributions.