Richard (24), a resident of Basanti Colony at Rourkela, composes rap songs and makes videos and uploads it on Youtube. Though it is his passion, his profession is preparing cold drinks and selling the cocktail in the city. Recently he released a video of rap song entitled, "Rourkela Beauty Gangstarap".
Richard keeps his thela (roadside stall) in front of the Fitness Park near Rourkela Municipal Corporation at Uditnagar. His hairstyle and dress besides attitudes attract many customers.
“I was influenced by Eminem, who is known as rap God in USA," said Richard. Richard has been learning rap music and lyrics from You tube over last five years after being influenced by Eminem. Richard has composed 15 lyrics till now. His lyrics include “Corrupted law in India”, "Addiction and loneliness", "Illuminated Soul", "Gangstar Mind" and others.
Richard has planned to release a video of the songs phase-wise.
According to Richard, rap God Eminem was a rag picker and he vented his pain in his songs and became a famous celebrity all over the world and Richard is following the footsteps of Eminem.
Richard is trying to bring changes in society through his rap. Sound recorder and music mentor Ajay Rao and Kunal Mahanandia helping Richard prepare his videos.
Eminem had set a world record by composing rap of 100 words in 15 seconds and Richard manages to compose 90- 95 words rap in 15 seconds, said his mentor.