The frame is delightfully whimsical. Mrs Go and Debbie Pari, two independent Tamil women rappers, sit on an ornate throne as the beat quickly builds up. ‘Showtime’, their first single together, is a statement cleverly wrapped in snappy beats with a visual language that merits multiple re-watches.
The quirky video shows Mrs Go, her toddler in tow, spitting bars in a pristine white saree: “Chinna sirupazhagi/ iduppu karuppu nerathazhagi/ echil mutham kodutha thai-ku nan per azhagi”, she raps. A self introduction, perhaps? Debbie Pari joins in with her signature phrase, “I’m the G.O.A.T. Vechiko, Debbie Pari vandha show.” The comment section overflows with praise for the women. Some are mothers who look up to Mrs Go for having her toddler as an integral part of her verse and filmography.
The growing Tamil rap circuit now has a powerful feminine voice as more women artistes are making waves with strong writing and unique ideas. While Tamil contemporary rap has seen success more recently with exposure in mainstream cinema, homegrown women artistes are still a minority. But a new crop of young women are on their way to disrupt this monopoly, as more music producers welcome this talent with open arms.
