Chakra Sonic

Viveck (Chakra Sonic)
Background information
Origin	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres	Malaysian hip hop
Years active	1998–Present

Viveck (Chakra Sonic),born April 8, 1976, is a Malaysian hip hop musician. Known as the godfather of Tamil rap, Viveck has featured with artistes like Reshmonu and Datuk Siti Nurhaliza.

He currently owns a record label (DISS THA STUDIO) and music publishing company releasing their own recordings as well as those of other artists. Having performed in the local TV, Astro and interviewed in the Discovery Channel and BBC London, his songs were nominated for Anugerah Industri Musik for the song ‘Ulek Mayang’ and a song which is nominated yearly representing the Indian Music Diaspora in Anugerah Era for the song ‘Sang Puteri’.

Early years

Since the age of 15, Vivek has an apt for poetry writing inspired by the diversities of Malaysian culture, and Hindu scriptures. He with his three brothers, Jack and Vijay formed ChakraSonic in 2002, a hip hop group which has built a massive fan base in Malaysia. His Kalai Oru Porr and Kodi Kelviyin Bathil albums was the one and only Local Artist's album to be approved by RTM6. Viveck was also nominated as the Godfather of Tamil Rap by Klue Magazine.(Writen by Fazil)

Discography

• Over 50,000 copies sold for the 1st Album_Kalai Oru Por
• Over 30,000 copies for the 2nd Album.
• Fourth Album sold over 10,000 copies within 3 weeks – topped the charts in various Radio Stations.

Achievements

Upcoming

• Production of Chakra Sonic's 5th Album .
• ‘1 ‘ Malaysia Concert.
• Afro Asia roadshow in throughout Africa & Malaysia.

2010

• Audio launch of ‘DISS’, a compilation album of top Malaysian Indian composers. Nationwide roadshow and launch of ‘DISS’
• Featured in MIROS LOVELIFE 2010 video, a project spearheaded by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research.
• Performed for the 1st Afro-Asia Dancehall Reggae Bash at The Titanium Club, K.L
• Produced solo singles called ‘Beautiful ‘
• Involved in composition of a Malay song for Anuar Zain .

2009

• Produced singles ‘Nyanee Tee’ with Norwegian Rappers, 2R and Mark J
• Worked on a Chinese rap number with MC. Monk.
• Performed at Magnum THR Raaga Charity Concert
• Performed at DIGI ‘1’ Malaysia Concert In Penang
• Special Appearance in ‘Aatam Nooru Vagai ‘, ASTO Vaanavil Dance Competition.
• Performed at charity concert at Ramakrishan Orphanage in Melaka.

2008

• Performed at live concert in Stadium Badminton Cheras, Kuala Lumpur .
• Performed in ‘ Cultural Nite’ with African Rapper JKL.
• Performed at “Malam Oscar Award” at Saloma Club.
• Nationwide promotion and roadshow of ‘Veera Puranam ‘ album
• Nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ for AIM.
• ‘Hey Ma’ Song was nominated for the ‘Best Indian Song of the Year’.
• Performed at Sendi Mutiara concerts.
• Worked with JKL for an album, ‘Yah Raman’.
• Worked on numerous audio launches and concerts with other top Malaysia Indian artistes.

2007

• Was involved in the production of the 4th album “Veera Puranam”, A Courageous Epic.

2006

• Produced third album called Rise of The Brahmmas and produced video clips, compilation of 3 albums.
• Performed in “Malam Oscar Award”.
• Performed in Queensland University,Australia for a “Cultural Nite”.

2005

• Represented IRIM (Indian Recording Industries Malaysia) for Tsunami Charity Foundation.
• Performed In Jurong East, Singapore for National Day.
• Participated in concert in Sunway on Malaysian Independence day.
• Performed in Cape Town, Africa for a Cultural Show.
• Was invited to perform in most of the local colleges, such as KDU,
• MMU Cyberjaya, Lim Kok Weng, Olympia,Informatic,Uniten,University Malaya and so on.

2004

• Nominated for Best New Comer on Anugerah Era,Astro.
• Nominated for Best song called Sang Puteri on Anugerah Era,Astro.
• Performed live on Anugerah Era show.
• A song from Album “Kodi Kelviyin Bathil” titled Sang Puteri stayed on top of on Tower Records chart.

2002

• Released an album called Kalai Oru Por.
• A song called Natpu Illai stayed top on MM Top10 Chart (THR Raaga).
• “Feel This” song remained on top of BBC London Chart and Hits FM Chart for four weeks.
• Anticipated in “Sure Heboh TV3 Carnival”.

2000

• Became the ambassador as a dancer for Coke-Cola, Adidas, Swatch and Ford Splash.
• Performed with International Group All 4 One and Sugar Ray for “Rentak Asia”.
• Performed with International Artist Jordan Chan.

1998

• Represented Malaysia on International Break Dance Championship in Manila,

References

• Tamil Rap
• http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/1/music/3768794&sec=music (The Star Online)
• http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs342.ash2/62236_490674514288_20164764288_6712072_6656188_n.jpg
• http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs021.ash2/34409_490674594288_20164764288_6712073_7456057_n.jpg
• http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs021.ash2/34409_490674599288_20164764288.jpg
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• http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs698.snc4/63816_490674749288_20164764288.jpg
• http://www.malaysiamix.com/2008/09/.../chakrasonic-verra-puranam (Malaysian Indian Hip Hop Portal )
• http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=3294&c=3&s=7 (Malaysian Artist Portal)