Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China (2012)
The Rap Pioneers of China
'Chinese Hip-Hop Underground' is an insider documentary following the story of Weber - one of Mainland China's first rappers. Weber's uncanny musical talents allow him to spearhead the creation of Chinese rap music - a free form of creative self-expression that spreads like wildfire amongst those struggling the most; young working class students and grassroots migrants left out of the country's meteoric rise. Even while Weber's music electrifies China's youth and gains a huge following, he is challenged by enemies posing a threat to his musical existence: state censors, on the one hand, and armies of state-backed pop stars seeking to steal the name of hip-hop for their own gain, on the other. Can Weber and underground musicians like him survive this assault? Will Underground Chinese hip-hop survive?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China about?
- 'Chinese Hip-Hop Underground' is an insider documentary following the story of Weber - one of Mainland China's first rappers. Weber's uncanny musical talents allow him to spearhead the creation of Chinese rap music - a free form of creative self-expression that spreads like wildfire amongst those struggling the most; young working class students and grassroots migrants left out of the country's meteoric rise. Even while Weber's music electrifies China's youth and gains a huge following, he is challenged by enemies posing a threat to his musical existence: state censors, on the one hand, and armies of state-backed pop stars seeking to steal the name of hip-hop for their own gain, on the other. Can Weber and underground musicians like him survive this assault? Will Underground Chinese hip-hop survive?
- Who directed Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China?
- Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China was directed by Wan Chi-Man.
- How long is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China?
- Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China?
- Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China is a Documentary film.