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Balakrishna Ganeshan Yogeswaran Veerasingam, popularly known by his stage name Yogi B or Yogi B., born on December 14, 1974, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a Malaysian Tamil rapper and music producer. He is noted for his pioneering contributions to the Tamil hip-hop genre.[1][2] Yogi B grew up in a multicultural environment that would later influence his musical career.[2] Raised in a Tamil-speaking family, Yogi B's early exposure to diverse languages and cultural traditions played a crucial role in shaping his unique musical style. His grandfather, Kumaraswamy, was a notable Dravidian leader in Malaysia, known for his advocacy and impact within the Dravidian movement.[2]
Read moreBalakrishna Ganeshan Yogeswaran Veerasingam, popularly known by his stage name Yogi B or Yogi B., born on December 14, 1974, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a Malaysian Tamil rapper and music producer. He is noted for his pioneering contributions to the Tamil hip-hop genre.[1][2] Yogi B grew up in a multicultural environment that would later influence his musical career.[2] Raised in a Tamil-speaking family, Yogi B's early exposure to diverse languages and cultural traditions played a crucial role in shaping his unique musical style. His grandfather, Kumaraswamy, was a notable Dravidian leader in Malaysia, known for his advocacy and impact within the Dravidian movement.[2]
