KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- German rapper Yen, also known as Audijens, has been in the hip-hop scene since 1999 and has even opened for legendary rap group Public Enemy in Germany.

He also had a brief stint as a vocalist and screamer for a German metal band.

In 2013, driven by his curiosity for Asian cultures and music, Yen moved to Jakarta with hopes of integrating into the local community, particularly the music scene.

During his two years in Indonesia, he not only learned to speak and write in Bahasa Indonesia but also collaborated with more than 10 Indonesian rappers, including Ecko Show and By-A Febby. He also independently released a 15-track album during his time there.

But that's not all - the 40-year-old has since found a new ca...