[2] VannDa's father Mann Bunnheng and mother Kang Kimseak run a family-run coconut-shaving business in Psar Leur, a local market in the middle of Sihanoukville city.

[6] Originally released as part of a marketing campaign for mobile network Cellcard,[7] "Time to Rise" blends traditional Khmer instrumentation and singing with hip-hop.

The lyrics serve as a call to arms for Cambodian youth to preserve the traditions and knowledge of the past and carry the torch into the future, bringing originality and creativity to Cambodia's modern cultural scene.

The music video was filmed at the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, showcasing the building's unique architecture, and features VannDa and Master Kong Nay in traditional Khmer clothing.

In 2024 VannDa performed alongside Phoenix, Angèle, Ezra Koenig and Kavinsky at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris.