MC Sbazzo – The Light (preview)
August 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sbazzo, self-proclaimed King of Beijing, has been grinding for a minute now, simultaneously establishing buzz as a group and solo artist, as well as nurturing the fledgling Chinese hip-hop scene. With accolades from sources as diverse as the LA Times, New York Times, The Beijinger, and City Weekend (Beijing), his crew, Yin’tsang, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the underground hip-hop movement in mainland China.
With XIV heading back to America and the final Yin’tsang album in the stages of mixing and mastering, Sbazzo is gearing up to launch a solo career with the release of his first solo EP, The Light. The first preview music video teaser is out now on Youtube and Youku:
China’s hip-hop grannies
December 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In the November/December issue of FP, Jeff Chang’s article, "It’s a Hip-Hop World," described the social, political, and even economic implications of hip-hop’s appeal to young people around the globe. It appears, however, that age is no longer a factor in hip-hop’s growing popularity. In China, the "hip-hop grannies," a 30-member group of retirees, perform hip-hop dance routines for both entertainment and high-energy exercise. Most of the members are over 60, but that hasn’t slowed them down. The group is now performing on tour and taking China by storm.
I know the saying "you’re only as old as you feel," but I don’t think I can imagine Grandma Lewis taking part in this particular international trend.
