Protest rap song 'Singara Chennai 2.0'

Rap song inspired by suicide draws attention to Chennai slum eviction

Politics By Sahul Hameed November 13, 2022 Read the article

“My questions and anger became my voice,” says Imman Vijay, song writer and performing artiste.

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“I have experienced several issues related to land, police atrocities, local politics since my childhood.”

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His latest song, Singara Chennai 2.0, about slum evictions is intended to needle the ruling party in the state.

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People who had been part of the city for more than 50 years are being evicted as part of CM Stalin’s plan to beautify Chennai.

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On 8 May, 2022 VG Kannaiyan, a slum dweller died after setting himself on fire in protest due to harassment by the state. This death is underlined in Singara.

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The daily struggles of people in forced into ‘housing boards’ include lack of health centres, water scarcity and children’s safety.

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Singara’s team is also focused on the song’s reach. “From the production and ideology perspective, we need capital to push forward the cause.”

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