"This Western art form has been localized in
Rap for Youth, directed by
A promising rapper to appear on the show is Zhong Qi, better known by his stage name TangoZ, who comes from
He won applause for one of his songs,
"I wanted the opportunity to perform at an outdoor music festival-and I made it," TangoZ said.
He wrote the song using a combination of the
"There are rappers performing in dialects from
"I grew up with the dialect, which has unique tones, articulation and rhythm. It's very interesting to rap in it, which is different from rapping in Mandarin."
He added that it is good to see more people who appreciate rap in dialect, which is keeping local culture alive.
TangoZ, 32, first listened to hip-hop at middle school. A big fan of
"I vividly remember learning to sing one of his hits, Nunchucks, and imitating his rapping over and over again," he said.
After graduating from
Although his parents have no idea about rapping, they support their son's passion for the art form.
TangoZ, who now has some 50 original songs to his name, is good at observing life and committing whatever inspires him to lyrics.
"For example, when I take a bus and see people on the streets, I think of verses in the
Before TangoZ took part in Rap for Youth, winning the competition was his priority. However, now he enjoys spending time with other rappers and focusing on new material.
"What I love about the show is that it not only showcases rappers' skills, but also values the messages we deliver through our work," he said.
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