Back in the day, rappers were storytellers first. There was no chasing clout, flexing for likes, or thirsting for views. Instead, it was life experience turned into verses. On ‘INTRO,’ AK-K of Cambodia’s B-Side Khrew brings that spirit back, peeling through the pages of his own biography, and establishes himself in the game.

Like the deep breath before a battle, AK-K rides a dusty Boom Bap beat laced with Ta Khe, a traditional three-string Cambodian instrument. The mood is raw and reflective as he spends more than three minutes digging into himself. There’s no hook needed because this is street-corner Rap in its purest form.

The black-and-white video mirrors that honesty, following AK-K through everyday moments: running, riding in the back of a truck, and even spitting bars on a construction site. The grit of the visuals matches the weight of the words. On ‘INTRO,’ AK-K proves that between the lines of life are the rhythms of the game.

Check out AK-K’s ‘INTRO’ below.