**Take a bite:** For episode 22, regular host and editor-in-chief of _Esquire Singapore_, Norman Tan, is joined by a guest co-host Adam Choong—former artist manager of [Tabitha Nauser](https://esquiresg.com/dawn-to-dusk-music-playlist-38-singaporean-r-and-b-singer-musician-tabitha-nauser-dont-let-me-drown/) and editor of culture convention, [_Culture Cartel_](https://esquiresg.com/culture-cartel-a-street-culture-convention-celebrating-toys-streetwear-art-and-tattoos/). Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you ask) regular co-hosts Anita Kapoor, Debra Langley and Ben Hopkins were all out of town. Norman and Adam are joined by two guests for this podcast: DJ, producer, and model Kim Lee and rapper Yung Raja. As hosts of the new MTV show, [_Yo! MTV Raps_](http://www.mtvasia.com/shows/4tewpw/yo-mtv-raps-asia), Kim and Raja speak to us about the hip-hop talent in Southeast Asia, inside goss from filming their MTV show, as well as the pros and cons of being a rapper from Asia.   Before closing, the podcasters played a game where Kim and Raja had to decide whether the text read out by Norman and Adam were written by Shakespeare or a rapper. **00:00—Introduction** Our regular host Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of _Esquire Singapore_) introduces guest co-host Adam Choong (artist manager and editor of [_Culture Cartel_](https://culturecartel.com/)). **02:53—"Coffee Catch Up"** To get to know Adam better, Norman asks Adam some rapid fire questions based on the Bernard Pivot interview. From his favourite word to what Adam would like to hear from God at the Pearly Gates, learn more about our guest co-host in this candid segment. **8:30—"Fresh off the grill" ** Feature segment with a new guest each podcast. For this episode, the podcasters discuss the state of hip-hop in Southeast Asia with [DJ, producer, and model Kim Lee](https://www.instagram.com/kimlee/) as well as [Singaporean rapper and songwriter Yung Raja](https://www.instagram.com/yung.raja/).  Both Kim and Raja are hosts of the newly revived MTV favourite, [_Yo! MTV Raps_](http://www.mtvasia.com/shows/4tewpw/yo-mtv-raps-asia), which celebrates the explosion of hip-hop culture through an Asian lens on music, fashion and lifestyle. The show also features segment presenters and rappers Joe Flizzow and Zamaera, and features over 30 hip-hop artists from 11 countries. Watch episodes of _Yo! MTV Raps_ at 8pm (SG/PH), 9pm (MY), 7pm (WIB) on MTV Asia. Catch the same-day encore at 11:20pm (SG/PH), 12:20am (MY), 10:20pm (WIB) **46:02—"Last call of the day"** To close the show, the podcasters play a game that Adam has called: Shakespeare or rapper? Kim and Raja has to guess whether the passage been read out to them is written by Shakespeare or a rapper. Easy enough right? Can you tell the difference? **LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE** Loved our podcast? [Subscribe](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bite-by-esquire-singapore/id1373591175?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&ls=1&mt=2). Stay connected to us on social media by following us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/esquiresg/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/esquiresg/), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/esquiresg). For more from the Esquire Singapore universe—to learn how to build a life that matters—head to our website: [esquiresg.com](http://www.esquiresg.com).