iQIYI Releases New Generation Hip-Hop Project to Empower the Next Generation of Rappers

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iQIYI Inc. announced the release of its original rap show New Generation Hip-Hop Project on July 31, aimed at nurturing new talent among Generation Z rappers. The show introduces a standardized training system and features celebrity judges from the music industry, providing a unique platform for aspiring rappers. This initiative comes amid the rapid growth of the Chinese rap market, reflecting changing audience tastes. iQIYI aims to strengthen its influence in the entertainment sector while promoting self-expression among youth.

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• Launch of New Generation Hip-Hop Project aligns with the booming rap industry in China.
• Standardized training system may enhance the quality of new talent.
• Collaboration with celebrity judges and mentors brings credibility to the project.
• Potential to attract a younger audience and increase engagement on the iQIYI platform.

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• None.

BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is pleased to announce that its original innovative rap show New Generation Hip-Hop Project was released on the iQIYI app, Suike, and QIYIGUO TV on July 31. The show aims to propel new rappers into stardom by identifying and cultivating new talent, bringing the rapper incubation process into the public eye by providing a comprehensive training system for the most talented young rappers out there.

 

Over the past five years, the Chinese rap industry has boomed alongside the growth of online variety shows, leading to a changing market and an audience of new tastes and interests. Keenly aware of the public's appetite for the next generation of rappers and new rap voices, iQIYI launched New Generation Hip-Hop Project. The new show focuses on Generation Z rappers aged 18-24, attracting young talent from China and abroad. Throughout the series, viewers will witness the birth of a vibrant new generation rap record label while experiencing the talent, boldness, passion, individuality, and self-expression of the young rappers.

 

New Generation Hip-Hop Project reinvented the operating model of traditional rap shows to create a standardized training system for new rappers. With celebrity judges and a mentor group, the show follows a project framework based on how real-world rap agencies operate. The celebrity training group is composed of music director Ronghao Li, A&R marketing director Will Pan, hip-hop culture director MC HotDog, strategic planner Zhennan Zhou, and label manager Che Che. The rap mentor group consists of rappers GAI, VaVa, Tizzy T, Yitai Wang, and DamShine.

As New Generation Hip-Hop Project provides systematic professional training and other resources to support the young rappers, the show also documents their growth. Viewers can watch the young hopefuls stay true to their dreams despite all sorts of obstacles and eventually morph into professional rappers. The show ultimately hopes to inspire more young viewers to express themselves and pursue their dreams.

iQIYI is committed to propelling the rap industry forward.  The Company brings rap into the public eye, and it also facilitates the industry chain and vitalizes the online and offline rap industries. With its rap shows, iQIYI offers professional rappers a vast arena from which they can grow. Through these shows, the Company has also further cemented its position as a trendsetter, influencing the younger generation's music tastes while also impacting how they seek entertainment and self-expression.

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FAQ

What is the New Generation Hip-Hop Project by iQIYI?

The New Generation Hip-Hop Project is a rap show launched by iQIYI to identify and cultivate new talent among young rappers in China.

When was the New Generation Hip-Hop Project released?

The New Generation Hip-Hop Project was released on July 31, 2021.

What demographic does the New Generation Hip-Hop Project target?

The project primarily targets Generation Z rappers aged 18-24.

How does the New Generation Hip-Hop Project support aspiring rappers?

The project provides systematic professional training and resources to support the growth of young rappers.

What role do celebrity judges play in the New Generation Hip-Hop Project?

Celebrity judges guide the participants and lend their expertise to enhance the training and competition process.