Swaying with the Celebrated Russian Hip Hop Group

If you think you can see the celebrated hip-hop moves only in the American Bronx, you're utterly wrong because Russia has its own version -- its celebrated hip-hop band known as Kasta. Made up of three members who are all from the town of Rostov-na-Donu, this Russian band was established in 1996 when the hip-hop genre was not yet famous.

Because of the several albums that Kasta has produced, this band has attained a sterling level of success and fame. People often hear its songs being played as soundtracks in films, the sterling occurrence of which is "Goryachee Vremya" -- a soundtrack of the movie "AntiKiller" in 2002.

Unlike other musicians, Kasta makes sure that its songs are distinguished, so the band focuses mostly on social issues, life experiences, relationships, and even on their own dear hometown. Sometimes, they also sing about themselves (avoiding being narcissistic, of course), their company, and their cherished fans. Aside from the songs' subjects, this band is also celebrated because of its incomparable style of singing. Though the band's forte is hip-hop, the band's capability to sing with eloquent, witty, and sharp rhymes has a special effect to the audience and thus, makes Kasta one-of-a-kind from other bands.