Tacoma-based rap trio the 2nd Language blends tradition with modernity in their debut album "Language Arts." Comprised of Cambodian-American artists Silong, Syam, and Ted, the Hip-hop group's music defies easy categorization, exploring the intersection of hip-hop culture and their Southeast Asian heritage. From the party anthem "Corona Nights" to deeper cuts like "New Day Tomorrow" which reflects on the Khmer Rouge genocide, 2nd Language delivers authentic storytelling that challenges the model minority myth while staying true to their roots.