Kreisais_krasts_austosas_saules_dziesma – Bonus Inside

The idea for the track began nearly two years before its release when members (Ingus Šusts) and Cepums (Mārtiņš Mednis) discovered the original version by Dārdi . Feeling a deep connection to its "soul and power," they set out to reinterpret the song through a hip-hop lens.

(Song of the Rising Sun) is a powerful collaborative track by the Latvian hip-hop collective Kreisais Krasts , released in late 2022. It serves as a modern reimagining of a folk-inspired piece originally by the group Dārdi , blending traditional Latvian cultural identity with contemporary urban grit. Creative Origins and Collaboration kreisais_krasts_austosas_saules_dziesma

The track features a wide array of talent from the Latvian scene: The idea for the track began nearly two

The music video, directed by and filmed by Toms Rings , visually interprets these contrasts between the natural world and modern society. It stars actress Madlēna Valdberga , known for her work in the film Spogulī and the series Viss Norm . The video aims to portray the modern Latvian identity by juxtaposing traditional symbols with current global realities. It serves as a modern reimagining of a