Sam Haokip Experience #13 - Anggu Singsit

What happens when a Kuki police officer, who once rocked stages opening for international icons like Mr. BIG, sits down for a truly candid conversation? In this landmark episode, we welcome Anggu Singsit—an artist of fascinating contrasts. We delve into his journey from fame in Imphal's English music scene to his evolving identity in Kuki music, his harrowing escape from ethnic conflict, and his unique perspective as our first "podcast-native" guest. Nothing is off-limits as we navigate unexpected topics from the LGBTQ+ community in our society to gaming, creating a dialogue that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. This is the story of an artist you think you know, sharing sides you've never heard.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
1:22 Catching up
4:44 Changing schools frequently
5:10 Tribal colony, NGV
6:45 Childhood, Musical roots
19:45 Vocals to Guitar
20:48 Early gigs
24:29 Opening for Firehouse, Mr. Big
31:58 Popular in Manipur Music Scene
33:15 Transition to Kuki Music
35:42 Becoming a cop, NEPA
39:23 Opinion on his music
42:14 Kuki Rock Legends
46:28 Band culture in Kuki society
50:18 Artist income and sustainability
54:42 projects, anggu’s unique position, incident
59:58 Pu Jimmy, covers
1:05:35 Surviving Imphal
1:17:35 Lamka - way of life, adaptability
1:23:20 Change, Blessing in disguise
1:25:29 Kukis in Imphal - Stereotypes and Opinions
1:30:53 Marriage - his wife, compatibility, flexibility, etc.
1:40:18 LGBTQ - global agenda, media
1:51:26 Woke Trap, Abortion, Christian values
1:57:46 Our issues - clan politics, corruption, power structure
2:05:12 llegal tax, Democracy, Church
2:13:30 Gaming, Hobbies,
2:22:23 Joshua VAN, Individual sports
2:27:03 Taylor Guitar, Zinna Gamah
2:31:30 EDM Music, Indie Music

Host - Samuel S Haokip
Production - Robert Khailun