Mai Vang Awards: Most Favorite "Male Singer - Rapper" and "Female Singer" Categories: Fierce Race!

It's hard to predict the winner when the candidates in the categories of "Most Popular Male Singer - Rapper" and "Most Popular Female Singer" both have "huge" advantages.

If in the category "Most Favorite Male Singer - Rapper" in this year's voting list, there are 5 candidates that make the audience "restless" including Soobin Hoang Son, ST Son Thach, HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hung MasterD and Rhyder Quang Anh, then in the category "Most Favorite Female Singer" there are Cam Ly, Hoa Minzy and Trang Phap also making the audience "headache".

Equally talented, equally strong

Singers Soobin Hoang Son, ST Son Thach, HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hung MasterD and Rhyder Quang Anh are all prominent faces this year when participating in two programs "Anh trai say hi" and "Anh trai vu ngan chong gai". In which, Soobin Hoang Son and ST Son Thach left certain professional marks when participating in the program "Anh trai vu ngan chong gai". Meanwhile, HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hung MasterD and Rhyder Quang Anh are the brothers who make many female fans "crazy" when watching "Anh trai say hi" because of their handsome looks and highly appreciated music composing ability.

“Nam ca sĩ - Rapper được yêu thích nhất”: Soobin Hoàng Sơn, ST Sơn Thạch, HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hùng MasterD và Rhyder Quang Anh. (Ảnh do nhân vật cung cấp) — “Most Favorite Male Singer - Rapper”: Soobin Hoang Son, ST Son Thach, HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hung MasterD and Rhyder Quang Anh. (Photo provided by the character)

If he had to choose a candidate, musician Vo Thien Thanh said: "Sobin Hoang Son stands out with his clear musical style (RnB), sharp voice, and solid technique. Therefore, I think Soobin Hoang Son has a great advantage in the race to the finish line at the 30th Mai Vang Awards."

Meanwhile, for MC Quynh Hoa, ST Son Thach is a face that deserves all the honors because of his tireless efforts in his artistic career. "A professional, serious working attitude, high determination and the desire to improve himself every day have created an impressive ST Son Thach of the present" - MC Quynh Hoa expressed.

According to musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien, all three names HIEUTHUHAI, Quang Hung MasterD and Rhyder Quang Anh are excellent representatives of the current generation of outstanding young singers. "Young people control the future and these names are completely worthy because of their talent. What makes me respect young people is their ability to grasp trends extremely sensitively, willing to learn with the desire for products approaching world music.

They may be a rapper with a voice that cannot be compared to a pure singer's voice, but that does not mean they cannot sing. Not to mention, a singer himself knows how to make music, knows how to produce his products in a closed loop, that is the current operating rule of the Vietnamese music market" - musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien commented.

Experts' opinions are somewhat similar to the media's assessment. Media expert Do Quang Chi emphasized: "The list of candidates for the 30th Mai Vang Award 2024 clearly reflects the highlights of the Vietnamese music market. The audience has the right choice of candidates and they are all names that are highly ranked after participating in two outstanding programs, "Anh trai say hi" and "Anh trai vu ngan cong gai". Each candidate has their own advantages, but all 5 elected faces have proven their true talents. And whoever wins will bring satisfaction to the audience".

Giải Mai Vàng: Hạng mục — Quang Hung MasterD

The common point of all 5 candidates is that they are all popular faces, all 5 have a "huge" audience - people who are willing to join the race to vote for their idols. Therefore, the "Male Singer - Rapper" category is considered the most fierce race at the 30th Mai Vang Awards.

Whoever wins deserves it

Experts say that all three candidates Cam Ly, Trang Phap, and Hoa Minzy are worthy representatives for the 30th Golden Apricot Award 2024.

“Nữ ca sĩ được yêu thích nhất”: Cẩm Ly, Trang Pháp, Hòa Minzy. (Ảnh do nhân vật cung cấp) — “Most favorite female singer”: Cam Ly, Trang Phap, Hoa Minzy. (Photo provided by the character)

Meritorious Artist Anh Tuyet acknowledged: "Hoa Minzy is an excellent singer with a unique musical mindset. This singer's contribution to the Vietnamese music market is undeniable with hits that are highly appreciated for their professional quality, especially the use of folk music materials in her personal products."

According to Meritorious Artist Anh Tuyet, although last year, Hoa Minzy was not as prominent as in previous years, she still had the hit song "Ken ca chong canh", this song helped Hoa Minzy get into the list of candidates for this year's Mai Vang Award.

Regarding Trang Phap, musician Vo Thien Thanh believes that the image of a songwriter (singer - musician) with the ability to compose and perform on her own helps Trang Phap become prominent in the Vietnamese music market. Participating in the Vietnamese version of the program "Beautiful Sister Pedaling the Wind" has brought resounding success to the name Trang Phap. Although she has been one of the potential factors in the Vietnamese music market for the past 10 years, it is only recently that the audience can fully see the talent of this singer.

Singer Cam Ly is a veteran singer in the Vietnamese music market. She has also been nominated and won the Mai Vang Award organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper for many years. And the 30th Mai Vang Award in 2024 is no exception. Musician Vo Thien Thanh commented: "Cam Ly is a pioneer and persistent in the new style of folk music, so she deserves to be encouraged and honored."

Agreeing with this point of view, journalist Huynh Tuan Kiet (Vietnamnet) said that looking at the development journey of singer Cam Ly, we can see her great efforts. There was a time when she could not sing because of illness. But she never gave up, and 2024 marked the return of singer Cam Ly through the live show Tu Tinh Que Huong 6.

"It is not easy for a singer to go into hiding for many years to treat her illness and then return with a live show. The love of the audience and her huge loyal fan base are the most authentic proof of Cam Ly's position in the Vietnamese music market over the decades. Although there have been many new talented artists, Cam Ly is still a sustainable brand in the hearts of fans" - journalist Huynh Tuan Kiet commented.

Musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien concluded: "All three candidates for the Mai Vang Award Female Singer category this year are at a stable and safe level. Therefore, I think whoever wins is worthy."