The 2nd Language | Language Arts
Hip Hop/Rap album released in 2005 featuring
Silong, Syam, Uncle Ted, Bruce Leroy, praCh & Davy

The 2nd Language is a hip hop group from Tacoma, WA, featuring Cambodian-American rappers chasing the dream of Hip Hop and Rap. The group came together in 2004, with the core members Silong, Sam, and Sathia "Uncle Ted", cousins that grew up together on the Eastside of Tacoma. 

Language Arts, the debut album featuring Bruce Leroy, Davy, and praCh Ly, reflects on the Cambodian diaspora digging into their roots while navigating the dynamics between Cambodian, U.S. American, and Hip Hop culture.

photos by Kimhorn Seng/album artwork by Ariel Payopay

2nd Language for Furuz, NYC 2006
photos by Ariel Payopay