Bohan Phoenix — Bridging the Gap Between East and West, Hip-Hop in China

Bohan Phoenix was born in Hubei, China and moved to the United States when he was eleven. Fast forward to his first forays into producing music full time after graduating from NYU, Bohan found himself wondering what his persona should be as an entertainer. He looked up to Eminem, Tupac, and Jin—but their paths weren't directly applicable to his trajectory. Not until Bohan took ownership of his heritage and put that into his work was he able to find the kind of success he could get excited about. Now, the blend of cultures that makes up Bohan's personality and music is putting him at the forefront of the Chinese hip-hop scene. Production & Narration by Elphick Wo Audio by Elphick Wo Photos by Cheuk-Yin To See the whole story here. What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We're defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock exclusive stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. maekan.com

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This episode was published on Mar 28, 2018.

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