While many fans were disappointed with M.I.A.’s headlining set at HARD NYC, her protégée Rye Rye received a warmer reception. Check out this footage of the 18-year-old Baltimore MC performing her single “Bang” at Saturday’s festival on Governors Island. Her debut album Go! Pop! Bang! is due in September on M.I.A.’s N.E.E.T. Recordings/Interscope Records.

Learn more about Rye Rye in Rap-Up TV’s sit-down interview.