Mongolian Bling

Forget about nomads and monks! It's hip hop that's making Mongolia move in the 21st century. Mongolian Bling jumps into the thriving music scene in the capital Ulaanbaatar, and follows stars as they rap nationwide with their bitches, cars, and jewels. But beyond this 'bling' lies a dying ancient culture in a country struggling to find a new identity. While many rappers still aspire to the West, a handful can hear the wisdom of their elders, and are using hip hop to try and salvage their country's flailing democracy by bringing Mongolia's rich musical history into their modern beats and rhymes.