Srirajah Rockers and Rasmee team up for a fresh take on molam. 

Last week The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band made an appearance on Boiler Room, and we're stoked that molam—the rhythmic brand of Isaan folk music—continues to make big waves globally. 

But now here's something a little different. "Don't Cry" is the latest single from Srirajah Rockers which sees the Thai dub reggae band team up with rising molam singer Rasmee Wayrana (read our recent interview). 

You might think reggae and molam make for a slightly weird mix, but actually we love the song's super-chill, easy-listening vibe, which is complemented by a suitably retro music video. The track's mellow, dubbed-out nature pushes Rasmee's impressive molam voice right to the front—and she's never sounded smoother, delivering her lyrics in the Northeastern dialect.   

Unfortunately, there's no word yet on whether the two acts will work together more in the future, though we hear Rasmee may have a few more collaborations in the pipeline. Keep an eye on www.fb.com/srirajahrockers and www.fb.com/wayrana.rasmee

In the meantime, check out the nostalgia-laced, old TV-inspired music video, directed by Tokin Teekanun, in all its psychedelic glory below.

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