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The group ŽAS was different at the beginning of its stage career – many rap fans remember the album “Ū-ŽAS”, which is called one of the first albums in the history of Lithuanian rap. What was rap like in 1996? How was ŽAS formed and what does ŽAS mean? Why was their rap filled with swear words, and the group was not recognized by the rap community? In the podcast ON DA MIC we talk to one of the founders of ŽAS – guest Marijus Berenis. 00:00 The beginning and what is Virgis here for 03:45 Tru sabaka – how nicknames are born 06:29 ŽAS rap culture did not recognize 09:35 Andrius Mamontovas is to blame for everything 14:27 What did ŽAS debut look like 15:40 How songs were “born” 16:41 What does ŽAS and the homeless mean 19:45 “Ū-ŽAS” graffiti 21:19 The scariest neighborhood in Vilnius 23:35 Drugs, swear words and violence 26:18 “We lived in the station” 28:53 Concerts in strange places 31:53 What was the family thinking 33:57 Best wishes to the Language Inspectorate 36:05 Money and conscience 41:15 Scandals and broken mirrors 44:25 Igor Kof got punched in the face 45:45 Crucified Bill and ŽAS scenography 48:45 The song that got you banned 51:07 "Megainfluencers" and star disease 54:29 No nostalgia for ŽAS 56:55 Returning to metal? 1:00:00 How to get on the radio 1:04:30 Why there is no rap on the radio 1:10:05 Current rap 1:11:45 ŽAS inspired rappers 1:13:45 What does "Ū-ŽAS" mean 1:16:45 The most nostalgic rap song 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://rb.gy/9qcmj4 👉 READ NEWS: https://www.15min.lt/ 👉 LET'S BE FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK: / 15min 👉 FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM: / 15minlt #15min