https://www.scmp.com/rss/522082/feed The latest news and top stories on Lan Lao, also known as Skai IsYourGod. He is a prominent figure in the music industry, recognised as the most-streamed Mandarin singer on Spotify, boasting over 3.9 million monthly listeners. Born in Huizhou, Guangdong, his work involves a distinctive blend of Lingnan culture and 'Guangpu', a unique fusion of Hakka-accented Cantonese and Mandarin. His accomplishments include the viral success of his 2024 album 'Stacks from All Sides' and hit songs like... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chloe Loung Chloe Loung A new dance trend based on a hit song from Chinese rapper Lan Lao, who recently surpassed Mandopop icon Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandarin singer, is sweeping China. Earlier this month, Buqi Crew, a street dance crew in Chongqing, in southwest China, created a dance for Lao’s biggest hit, “Da zhan hong tu”, or “Blueprint Supreme” in English. It quickly evolved into a dance challenge that has taken Chinese social media platforms such as Douyin and RedNote by storm. Videos show all kinds of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319562/how-lan-laos-blueprint-supreme-dance-challenge-went-viral-chinese-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319562/how-lan-laos-blueprint-supreme-dance-challenge-went-viral-chinese-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:15:08 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven Lifestyle and Culture stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 52-year-old gained 30kg, then lost it all in a year. How did she do it? Hong Kong-based stand-up comedian Maitreyi Karanth’s weight-loss journey was sparked by hurtful comments from well-meaning friends. 2. Who is Lan Lao? Meet the Chinese rapper more popular than Jay Chou Mixing Cantonese culture with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319354/hong-kong-hotels-staycations-comedians-weight-loss-journey-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319354/hong-kong-hotels-staycations-comedians-weight-loss-journey-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:15 +0000 Nancy Wang Nancy Wang With over 3.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify and even more on Chinese streaming platforms, Chinese rapper Lan Lao has toppled long-reigning Mandopop king Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandarin singer. In 2024, the 27-year-old, who also goes by Skai IsYourGod, released his second album Ba fang lai cai – or Stacks from All Sides in English – which went viral on mainland China’s TikTok-like platform Douyin. Today, his fame has spread to Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Here is what... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318960/who-lan-lao-chinese-rapper-topples-jay-chou-become-most-streamed-mandarin-singer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318960/who-lan-lao-chinese-rapper-topples-jay-chou-become-most-streamed-mandarin-singer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:15:08 +0000