Hlwan Paing

Hlwan Paing is a celebrated Burmese singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and gaming streamer known for his influential contributions to the Pop and Asian Pop music scenes in Myanmar, and his ability to blend traditional Burmese music with contemporary elements. After rising to national fame in 2009 with his hip-hop rap skills on Ye Lay’s track ‘Ma Nhoute Sat Chin Bu,’ Hlwan Paing released his debut album, ‘Done Pyan’ (Rocket), in 2011 as a duo with Bobby Soxer. This album, featuring hit songs like ‘Done Pyan’ and ‘Bo Kay,’ quickly earned the ‘Best Music Album Award’ from both Shwe FM and City FM the same year. Earlier in his career, Paing had honed his distinctive musical approach and rapid-fire lyrical delivery within the underground group ’89,’ focusing on songwriting and vocals, before joining the Rock$tar group, where he became recognized as Myanmar’s sole ‘twister.’ His acting career also began to take shape with a travel documentary series.

Demonstrating his broad appeal and versatile talent, Hlwan Paing successfully crossed into new media, launching an active online gaming streaming presence under the alias Bo Paing Gyi in 2018. His influence also extended to brand ambassadorships, including for Ve Ve in 2015 and the Vivo-Y55 smartphone in 2016. In the realm of television drama, he captivated audiences with his lead role in the highly successful series ‘Yin Htal Ka Dan Der Ye,’ which broadcast in 2022. Most recently, Paing released his acclaimed third solo album, ‘Heart-break Anniversary,’ in 2023, which featured the popular song ‘Chit Tine Lal Ma Nyar.’ A celebrated Burmese singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and gaming streamer, Hlwan Paing is known for his influential contributions to the Pop and Asian Pop music scenes in Myanmar, blending traditional Burmese music with contemporary elements across his diverse and impactful career.