Friday, November 12, 2004
You Can't Get a Bad Rap Here
"Hip-hop has caught on in China, but censorship has cleaned it up. The watered-down ditties are even used in public service announcements. ...
"China has accomplished what millions of disapproving American parents could not: tamed hip-hop music. Instead of often obscene and violent tales from the inner city, Wang and other leading rappers here are taking to the stage with lyrics that glorify national pride, celebrate tourist attractions and preach against the dangers of adolescent impulsiveness."
¶ 11/12/2004 03:34:00 AM
"Hip-hop has caught on in China, but censorship has cleaned it up. The watered-down ditties are even used in public service announcements. ...
"China has accomplished what millions of disapproving American parents could not: tamed hip-hop music. Instead of often obscene and violent tales from the inner city, Wang and other leading rappers here are taking to the stage with lyrics that glorify national pride, celebrate tourist attractions and preach against the dangers of adolescent impulsiveness."
¶ 11/12/2004 03:34:00 AM
