Show Notes
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Yi-Ling Liu about Chinese hip hop and how the music breaks through the infamous "fire wall" to connect to listeners. They’ll highlight some key artists and tracks, as well as put the music into the larger context. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
Featured Songs: Kafe.Hu, "Be Free," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Higher Brothers and Famous Dex, "Made In China (Prod. Richie Souf)," Black Cab, 88rising, 2017 Skai Isyourgod, "Stacks from All Sides," Stacks from All Sides, Showstart Release, 2024 In3, "Beijing Evening News," Unknown Artist, In3 Family, 2008 Bohan Phoenix, "3 DAYS IN CHENGDU," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017 VAVA, "My New Swag (feat. Ty. & Nina Wang)," Crazy Rich Asians (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Warner Bros., 2017 Bohan Phoenix, "NO HOOK (feat. Higher Brothers)," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017 Kafe.Hu, "Fire," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017 Jack White, "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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