Original title: The large-scale original rap musical “East Tower” combines ancient legends and hip-hop culture
China News Service, Beijing, February 6 (Reporter Ying Ni) The large-scale original rap musical “East Tower” produced by the Chinese rap music management company Zhongmeng Music Group is currently under intense production and will make its debut this summer.
Rehearsal photos of the original rap musical “East Tower”.Photo courtesy of the producer
As China’s local musical market becomes increasingly prosperous, how to create a musical with a more contemporary style has become a difficult problem for practitioners. “East Tower” is making such an attempt, integrating the legendary stories of ancient China Integrated with hip-hop culture, it presents a unique musical to the audience.
“East Tower” is not only a story about an ancient legend, but also a cross-cultural artistic attempt. In terms of content, the producer did not completely spoil the story and provided a description, “In the last years of the Dayang Dynasty, the royal family was decadent, the current situation was disputed, and the world was in constant war. A pair of young men who were very different from each other had the same appearance; How do you know the difference between fish and dragon among the forces whose fate is entangled? The bottom disciple of the Immortal Sect who went down the mountain to practice is waiting for a fateful encounter that will change his face. The only bloodline of the royal family who broke out of the cage is looking forward to a prosperous life that will change his destiny. Tao. A busy ordinary inn at the intersection of many places ushered in a wonderful drama where fish and dragons gathered together. The fateful reversal of laughter and curses opened a fantasy door with a rich history. “
A group photo with the main creators of the original rap musical “East Tower”.Photo courtesy of the producer
The drama tells the story of love, hate and resentment in a thrilling and suspenseful way, and at the same time cleverly incorporates hip-hop elements, making the whole drama modern while retaining its traditional charm. This art form that spans time and space can not only allow young people to feel the charm of traditional culture, but also allow them to find resonance in the fast-paced modern life.
The cast of “East Building” is also eye-catching. The show stars Good Morning, the national champion of “Rap Listen to Me” and the “Value Rapper of the Year” at the 2023 Weibo Music Festival. In the MV for the single “Star” released simultaneously, his performance is like a miniature “rap musical”. In addition to Good Morning, other singers from Zhongmeng Music are also expected to play important roles. Not only do they have profound musical skills, but they also have a unique understanding of hip-hop culture.
In addition, “East Tower” also put great effort into the stage design. The stage design cleverly uses modern technology and traditional elements to reproduce the classical aesthetic scenes one by one. The audience seems to be in that distant era, experiencing the joys and sorrows with the characters in the play. It is reported that the play is expected to premiere in Beijing in the summer of 2024, followed by a nationwide tour.
