Hip-hop and China—two things that don’t look like they belong together at first glance. But in recent years, hip-hop gone from underground to the mainstream.

In this series, we dive into China’s street culture and talk to artists about cultural appropriation, language barriers, and the challenges of bridging East and West.

The first episode features Chinese-American rapper Bohan Phoenix, whose bilingual rhymes touch on family, identity, and the places he’s called home.

For more “East Coast” episodes…

Yeti Out: They Throw China's Hottest Parties - East Coast (S1E2)
https://dai.ly/x7p93gl

Mamesjao: The Visual Mind Behind 88rising - East Coast (S1E3)
https://dai.ly/x7mqpxw


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Producer: Hanley Chu
Videographers: Hanley Chu, Nicholas Ko, Joel Roche, and George Zhao
Editors: Caron Che and Hanley Chu
Mastering: Victor Peña
Special Thanks: Allyson Toy, Spicy Spirit Restaurant

Music:
Yaode 要得 (prod. Harikiri)
Artist: Bohan Phoenix

3 Days in Chengdu 回到成都 (prod. Jachary)
Artist: Bohan Phoenix

Y.M.F (prod.W.Y. Huang)
Artist: Bohan Phoenix

Eastside 东边 ft. Chauncey (prod. Drummy)
Artist: Bohan Phoenix

Love Always (prod. Jachary)
Artist: Bohan Phoenix

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