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.

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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

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