Music Scene: Hip-hop in the world of Mandarin music

Chinese singer Yan Haoxiang (left) and Taiwanese singer-songwriter Kenji Wu. PHOTOS: YAN HAOXIANG, KENJI WU / FACEBOOK
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SINGAPORE - Hip-hop might be a niche genre in the Mandarin music world, but several artistes are embracing it. Competition shows such as The Rap Of China (2017 to present) have also helped nudged it towards greater mainstream prominence.

Here are eight new Mandarin hip-hop releases, available on platforms such as KKBox, Spotify and Apple Music.

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