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Chapter 120 Shocks Inside and Outside, China's Top 100 [45 Updates]

The meaning this netizen wanted to express in their comment was quite simple.

That is, Xia Shen is, after all, a public figure. Although he is still making Tang Ge and doing things for fans of Lingchi, he is indeed a legitimate music producer and a celebrity. He still needs to have some considerations when doing certain things.

For example, he also makes rap music, so he definitely can't be serious. Even if he responds, he does respond with his work.

But Hunan TV is different.

They weren't even part of the rap scene, and they're actually a media organization—basically a mouthpiece.

Furthermore, their director, even within the entertainment industry, belongs to a powerful and influential group.

With just one song, you've managed to insult and diss everyone.

Do you really think they're the production team of "The New Rap of China"? The director is also a rap enthusiast, so you can diss and spread rumors as you please.

Xiangjiang TV already had a bad reputation, and it has done a lot of outrageous things. This is really going to get you.

They're already a scoundrel, and you still provoke them.

Bro released a diss track every year, criticizing various program production teams in the industry. They didn't care because they also had to make a living in the industry. Did he really think that no one outside of the industry cared about him and that he had no temper, so he could cause trouble at will?

But it's clear that no one feels sorry for GTE at this moment, and no one sympathizes with GTE.

Xia Shen's song turned him into a complete joke.

Now, the traditional rap scene has completely fallen silent.

And it was at this moment that a rapper finally stood up to speak for Xia Shen.

He is also one of the two artists who were rumored to be attacking the charts, namely AKA Moon, a representative figure of western China's hip-hop scene.

However, the one that ultimately topped the leaderboard wasn't GTE.

He then shared his opinion: "Regardless, Xia Shen's skill is undeniable. I'm convinced by this song. I consider him the god of Chinese rap. Respect!"

Then a bunch of rappers came out and released videos.

"Indeed, it's a very awesome song. The flow arrangement and wordplay are dazzling."

"Handsome!"

"Chinese rap is truly amazing."

"That was pretty cool, really cool, bro."

The situation has reversed; Xia Shen has truly become a god!
All of this was observed by Zhang Chang and other Xia Shen fans.

What are Zhang Chang's thoughts?
He had only one thought at that moment.

That is, being arrogant at first and then obsequious, which is laughable when you think about it.

Why didn't anyone say this at the beginning? Why didn't anyone say this when "God's Rap" resolved the conflict?
Is the rap scene really going to play the coronation game? Do they only feel comfortable when people are wearing hats?
They have to be arrogant, they have to think they're the best in the world.

He shook his head and continued listening to "Rap God" on repeat.

Then, he thought for a moment: "No! I have to recommend him!"

He still thought the song was too awesome.

It shouldn't just be a Chinese rap god; even if it were released in America, it would still be a very strong contender.

This song is not suitable for dissing a GTE; it should now be called Gu Mou.

It's such a waste to use it to diss someone named Gu.

It gives you the feeling of a mosquito exploding with nuclear energy.

Coincidentally, he also knows many American rappers; he really knows some big names in American hip-hop.

Let's just recommend it to them.

However, his action came too late.

When he approached the hip-hop artists he knew and offered to recommend his songs to them, the response he received was...
"Bro, you're too late. I've already heard it."

Zhang Chang: "??????"

However, the other party replied: "Are you underestimating SKYINDEEP's popularity? Go to YouTube and see how many reaction videos there are, bro. He's the author of 'All Directions for Wealth' and a popular guest on Ultra."

Voting for the world's top 100 has already begun, and he has quite a few votes; he really has a chance of making the list this year.

"Huh?" Zhang Chang was stunned.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Xia Shen does seem to have considerable fame abroad. He has been stuck in the old mindset that domestic artists are unknown overseas.

That's right, it's not his place to promote it.

Indeed, after he joined YouTube, it can be seen that his homepage now has many related reaction videos, as well as many well-known YouTubers with tens of millions of followers, including the one hailed as the world's number one internet celebrity, Kangjin Ge.

Various videos.

[A rap god from China! You've all definitely heard his songs!]

[Has a new king of Chinese Hip Hop ascended the throne? Let's listen to SKYINDEEP's new song!]

[The most shocking hip-hop single of the year is actually from China!] It also features many well-known rappers.

Then, in these videos, all the bloggers were unanimously shocked from beginning to end.

His reaction was similar to when he heard it.

Let me put it this way: anyone who understands hip-hop, and has a basic understanding of music and rhythm, will have this reaction when they hear this song, without exception.

There will be no exceptions!
This song doesn't have a main theme, and upon closer examination, it seems that it doesn't need one.

It's simply a display of skill, a breathtakingly technical piece, a truly top-notch technical song.

It's even more absurd that a technically-oriented song can also have a decent listening experience.

Especially when they heard the part at 4 minutes and 26 seconds, they were all shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

One after another, these are 'generous gift crabs', 'WTF'.

This song has also become popular overseas.

Soon, the related videos, clips, and comments were also transmitted back to China through a process of exporting and then re-importing them.

This time, Xia Shen truly deserved the title.

"I never imagined that one day the Chinese music scene would need a writer of Tang songs to save it, and that the most outstanding musician would be the author of 'God's Rap'."

"That's absolutely awesome!"

"When I heard that part, my reaction was exactly the same as theirs."

"Absolutely amazing, absolutely amazing."

But it's not over yet.

Just these past few days, the entire internet has been bombarded with "rap god," and the third round of the show is about to begin.

Another major piece of news has arrived.

This news comes from Amsterdam, Europe.

This city may be unfamiliar to most people.

However, it is not unfamiliar to musicians and seasoned audiophiles.

Because here, a grand event is held every year: the Amsterdam Music Festival.

It is also considered one of the world's three major celebrations, along with the Vienna Golden Hall Ceremony and the Salzburg Ceremony.

The Vienna Golden Hall is the highest hall for classical and symphonic music, while Salzburg belongs to opera.

The Amsterdam Music Awards, a contemporary music festival, annually selects the world's 100 best music producers.

Sponsored and named by the Royal Family of the Netherlands, and officially organized by the Dutch Royal Family, it is held annually in Amsterdam.

These individuals were selected and are known as the world's top 100 DJs.

The list of the world's top 100 DJs is also known as the list of the world's top 100 music producers. Pure DJs who just play other people's songs won't make it; it's all about music production skills.

The promotional video for this year has already been released, but such events and rankings have never had much to do with Chinese people, so they haven't generated much buzz.

The news has only just arrived.

This year's list of the 100 most influential people includes Chinese.

It was Xia Shen.

However, Xia Shen did not arrive at the ceremony to claim his trophy.

However, it doesn't matter. The Amsterdam side said they would mail the trophy to China and personally hand it to Xia Shen.

A trophy shaped like a record, made of pure gold.

And his ranking was, quite coincidentally...

Alex remains in the top 100, unchanged. He disappointed his fans so much that they didn't vote for him because of a failed and terrible performance.

And Xia Shen was above him.

Ranked 99th in the top 100.

(As is customary, the main character's face is blurred; use your imagination.)
When the poster was sent back to China, it caused a huge stir.

The song that got Xia Shen on the list was none other than "Faded"!
It was this song that made Xia Shen one of the world's top 100 DJs, and also one of the world's 100 best music producers, certified by authoritative sources and recognized by listeners worldwide!

At that moment, everyone was numb.

The first person in the history of China to be ranked among the top 100!

"A top producer? What difference does it make whether you acknowledge Xia Shen as a top producer or not? He's already in the world's top 100."

"Awesome! This year's 'Singer 2026' has brought together two of the world's top music producers. It's really high-quality."

(End of this chapter)