china beats presents :: China Smokes

You may have heard about it, seen it or even lived through it yourself. A lot of people in China still smoke. Unrelentingly and desperately so, sometimes. Despite all new regulations, fines or orders by city governments, the Chinese can be extremely stubborn if somebody tries to take away their most valued pleasures and habits.

What you may or may not know: there are also many talented young artists in nearly every corner of the Middle Kingdom. From the West to the East, the North to the deep South, China's cultural scenes are vivid and, depending on location, very progressive.

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, for example, is famous for its pulsating art and music scene. It encompasses breathtaking and internationally acclaimed performance and dance troupes, highly skilled photographers or widely respected art dealers. And it is also a hotbed of experimental musicians of nearly every denomination and origin.

Never heard rap by Chinese artists in Chinese language before?

Why don't you try this one for a start.