Beijing News (Reporter Liu Zhen) Chinese rap music management company Zhongmeng Music Group announced on February 5 that the large-scale original rap musical "East Tower" will be starring the group's rapper Good Morning and starring Zhongmeng stars. " is currently being created and will be performed in the summer of 2024. "East Building" selects professional rappers as the main actors and adopts the rap method to create music. It is a rap musical in the true sense. The actor and rapper Good Morning also released the video record "Stars" MV for prelude theater practice in the form of a rap musical at the same time, laying the foundation for the follow-up rap musical "East Building".
Original concept poster for the rap musical "East Building".
"East Tower" combines ancient Chinese legends with hip-hop culture to present a unique musical to the audience. It is a cross-cultural artistic attempt. In terms of content, the producer has a brief 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, but had the same appearance; several forces whose fates were entangled , how do you know the difference between fish and dragon. The bottom disciple of the Immortal Sect who went down the mountain to practice, is waiting for a fateful encounter that will change his appearance. The only bloodline of the royal family who broke out of the cage is looking forward to a healthy way that can defy the destiny and change his life. The intersection of many parties The busy ordinary inn ushered in a wonderful drama where fish and dragons gathered together. The fate reversal drama of laughter and curses opened a fantasy door with rich history." The producer said that "East Tower" combines traditional Chinese culture and hip-hop The clever fusion of cultures not only allows young people to feel the charm of traditional culture, but also allows them to find resonance in the fast-paced modern life.
Because of the clear creative positioning of the rap musical "East Building", when selecting role players, they did not choose outstanding musical actors, but directly targeted "rapper". The lead star of this drama, Good Morning, was the national champion of "Rap Listen to Me" and the "Value Rapper of the Year" at the 2023 Weibo Music Festival. He was also a member of the championship alliance of "China Rap Peak Showdown" and "2023 China Rap Peak Showdown". The MV for the single "Star" released simultaneously by Good Morning was the first to make an early attempt. The entire work is performed and sung in the form of a rap musical. Although it lasts only a few minutes, it looks like a miniature "rap musical" . In addition to Good Morning, Dream Music stars gai, vava, Aige, Bridge, Wudu, Will, etc. are expected to play important roles in it. The stage design of "East Tower" also skillfully uses modern technology and traditional elements to recreate classical aesthetic scenes one by one. It is reported that the play is expected to premiere in Beijing in the summer of 2024, followed by a nationwide tour.
editor, Tian Sini
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