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Jackzebra
Zhang Zhengkai (born 2002) known professionally as jackzebra, is a Chinese rapper and record producer based in Chengdu, Sichuan. His discography spans genres such as cloud rap, plugg, and trap music. He is a member of internet rap collective Surf Gang. Early life Zhengaki was born in Xujing, Shanghai, in 2002. Growing up, his favorite musicians included Imagine Dragons, Coldplay and M.I.A. He began making songs in 2018, after setting up his own bedroom studio, initially freestyling in English. Zhengkai later caught the attention of Chinese cloud rap pioneer, Bloodz Boi, who supported his musical direction, and encouraged him to focus on rapping in his native language, Chinese. Career Jackzebra is a part of the Chinese underground rap scene, alongside other contemporaries like Billionhappy, 1kpbs, and Chalky Wong. He released the mixtape "''王中王''" (King of Kings) on October 29, 2024, which was rated a 7.8 by ''Pitchfork'', and gained wider prominence online. ''The F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Rap
Internet rap (originally known as blog rap) is a style of hip-hop that emerged in the late 2000s, initially spreading through the online blogosphere, and early social media platforms like Myspace and later Tumblr, as well as mixtape-sharing site DatPiff. Internet rap encompasses various online microgenres, and aesthetics that are deeply intertwined with internet culture, memes, and digital communities. Unlike traditional hip-hop, internet rap is characterized by music primarily influenced by the internet and born out of online communities. Artists often favor online music distribution platforms such as SoundCloud, with songs frequently promoted and shared through streaming services like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Though many internet rappers achieve mainstream success, many artists within this label have been described as alternative or "underground rap." The scene was originally based primarily on trap music but later gave rise to several microgenres and internet subcul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloud Rap
Cloud rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that has several sonic characteristics of trap music with a hazy, dreamlike and relaxed production style. Rapper Lil B and producer Clams Casino were early pioneers of the style. The term "cloud rap" is derived from its internet origins and ethereal style. Origins Cloud rap originated in Atlanta, Houston, and Memphis during the late 2000's. The term "cloud rap" is popularly used in reference to lo-fi, hazy rap. Elements of cloud rap, like lo-fi and dreamy atmospheres, appear as early as 1996 with N.O.D.'s self-titled album, as well as in 2001, with Clouddead's self-titled album. Later in 2006 more building blocks, such as hazy and relaxed sounds, are on Viper's second album, ''Ready and... Willing''. In a 2009 article, music writer Noz wrote that rapper Lil B showed him a CGI image of a castle in the clouds and said "that's the kind of music I want to make", crediting Lil B with the coining of the term. Producer Clams Casino h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fader
''The Fader'' is a magazine established in 1999 as an outlet for Cornerstone Agency, a marketing and public relations firm established by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen. The magazine covers music, style and culture. History and work It is owned by The Fader Media group, which also includes its website, thefader.com, as well as Fader films, Fader Label and Fader TV. It was the first print publication to be released on iTunes iTunes is a media player, media library, and mobile device management (MDM) utility developed by Apple. It is used to purchase, play, download and organize digital multimedia on personal computers running the macOS and Windows operating s .... The Fader Fort The magazine hosted The Fader Fort, an annual invitation-only event at Austin, Texas's South by Southwest (SXSW). Since its founding in 2001, the four-day party features live performances. Fader Fort NYC is a party produced during the annual CMJ Music Marathon. The festival has featured over 900 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Male Rappers
Chinese may refer to: * Something related to China * Chinese people, people identified with China, through nationality, citizenship, and/or ethnicity **Han Chinese, East Asian ethnic group native to China. **''Zhonghua minzu'', the supra-ethnic concept of the Chinese nation ** List of ethnic groups in China, people of various ethnicities in contemporary China ** Ethnic minorities in China, people of non-Han Chinese ethnicities in modern China ** Ethnic groups in Chinese history, people of various ethnicities in historical China ** Nationals of the People's Republic of China ** Nationals of the Republic of China ** Overseas Chinese, Chinese people residing outside the territories of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan * Sinitic languages, the major branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family ** Chinese language, a group of related languages spoken predominantly in China, sharing a written script (Chinese characters in traditional and simplified forms) *** Standard Chines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Musicians
The following is a list of Chinese musicians: * Xu Wei (musician), male singer, rock musician * Huo Zun, male singer, artist, composer * Eason Chan, a male singer from Hong Kong * Wang Leehom, male singer * Chan Wing-wah, composer * Chen Jiafeng, violinist * Christopher Loh, singer * Gao Hong, pipa player and composer * Ch'eng Mao-yün, violinist and composer * Jacky Cheung, Cantopop singer * Leslie Cheung, singer * Chou Wen-chung, Chinese-born U.S. composer (b. 1923) * Cui Jian, a rock musician * Dou Wei, a rock musician * Du Mingxin, composer * Fou Ts'ong, pianist * Shengying Gu, pianist * Anna Guo, yang-qin player * Guo Yue (musician), Guo Yue, dizi player * He Yong (rock musician), He Yong, rock musician * Ayi Jihu, singer * Jin (rapper), Jin, Chinese American rapper * Aaron Kwok, Cantopop singer * Leon Lai, Cantopop singer * George Lam, Cantopop singer, singer–songwriter, music producer, and actor * Larissa Lam, Singer, Songwriter * Sunny Lam, singer–songwriter * Ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
