(Song of the Rising Sun) is a powerful collaborative track by the Latvian hip-hop collective Kreisais Krasts , released in late 2022. It serves as a modern reimagining of a folk-inspired piece originally by the group Dārdi , blending traditional Latvian cultural identity with contemporary urban grit. Creative Origins and Collaboration
Cepums, Deniss, Pionieris, Ivans Baigais, and Punkts uz I.
The idea for the track began nearly two years before its release when members (Ingus Šusts) and Cepums (Mārtiņš Mednis) discovered the original version by Dārdi . Feeling a deep connection to its "soul and power," they set out to reinterpret the song through a hip-hop lens.
The track features a wide array of talent from the Latvian scene:
The lyrics bridge the gap between ancient elements and modern struggles. The recurring chorus— "Zeme mans augums un ūdens manas asinis / Gaiss mana elpa un uguns mans gars" (Earth is my body, water my blood / Air my breath, fire my spirit)—references the four elements as the foundation of the human soul. Key themes explored in the verses include:
(Song of the Rising Sun) is a powerful collaborative track by the Latvian hip-hop collective Kreisais Krasts , released in late 2022. It serves as a modern reimagining of a folk-inspired piece originally by the group Dārdi , blending traditional Latvian cultural identity with contemporary urban grit. Creative Origins and Collaboration
Cepums, Deniss, Pionieris, Ivans Baigais, and Punkts uz I. kreisais_krasts_austosas_saules_dziesma
The idea for the track began nearly two years before its release when members (Ingus Šusts) and Cepums (Mārtiņš Mednis) discovered the original version by Dārdi . Feeling a deep connection to its "soul and power," they set out to reinterpret the song through a hip-hop lens. (Song of the Rising Sun) is a powerful
The track features a wide array of talent from the Latvian scene: The idea for the track began nearly two
The lyrics bridge the gap between ancient elements and modern struggles. The recurring chorus— "Zeme mans augums un ūdens manas asinis / Gaiss mana elpa un uguns mans gars" (Earth is my body, water my blood / Air my breath, fire my spirit)—references the four elements as the foundation of the human soul. Key themes explored in the verses include: