542 Anecdote

It all started way back in 2003 where three blood brothers decided to spend their free time during Hari Raya by recording a Hip-Hop track with casual Bahasa Melayu slang and subsequently gave birth to 5forty2. With massive positive feedbacks received, they came out with another joint called Ushahidu or popularly known as Budak-Budak Zaman Sekarang. The song was released online and it has been widely spread around even up to this very moment. Since then, the group never looks back and constantly growing and elevating.

5forty2 has performed at many events; The Bomb Shelter, Think You Got Skillz?, Everlast 100th Anniversary, Malam Inspirasi Seni Islam USIM, Pesta Buku Selangor, Festival of Youth, Hip Hop & RnB Resurrection, The Plight of Palestine (Maahad Ahmadi), Lompat Hip Hop @ KL Krash Pad and many more. Based on the events listed, Diversity is the precise word for 5Forty2 that portrays the uniqueness of the group in penetrating every fabrics of life in the society.

Humour, satirical, witty and conscious might be the best words to describe 5forty2’s songs. With members from various backgrounds and colors, 5forty2 touches on wide range of topics from politics, religion, social habits, and even sneaker brands.