Wang Yitai: Being Famous Is Not The Goal, But It Is Essential!

November 15th coincides with Wang Yitai's "speaker" tour in Shenzhen.

After confirming Wang Yitai's itinerary for the day, we arrived at the venue as scheduled with the interview script. At this time, fans waiting downstairs in the venue had already formed a long line and circled several times. They gathered in small groups. A concerted effort to aspire to higher positions. However, everything didn't go so smoothly. When arriving at the venue, Wang Yitai was still on stage nervously adjusting the music.

After many twists and turns, Wang Yitai finally finished the adjustment. After a simple snack, the makeup and hairstylist teacher quickly started to help Wang Yitai arrange her makeup and hair style. She only heard the sound of "squeaking" echoing in her ears one after another, and this was the only free time he had left on this tour. He started to pick up his phone and browsed the updates in his circle of friends with concentration on his face. He seemed completely immersed in this moment of leisure. Even if someone calls him, he doesn't respond.

According to the original plan, the interview started at 18:00. In addition to us, several newcomers came all the way from Guangzhou to audition for Wang Yitai with their works. The formal interview starts at 19:00. As soon as the first song started playing, he got into analytical mode in earnest.

Time passed by, and after waiting for more than an hour, it was finally our turn for the interview. It is already 19:20, and there is only one hour left before the show starts;

In a hurry, our conversation with Wang Yitai was both serious and pleasant.

During the "Speaker" tour, advance tickets were sold out in less than a minute. For Wang Yitai, he still found it unbelievable and quickly asked seriously whether it was a scalper. Yes, they are a bit over the top as many people cannot buy it and have to buy it from scalpers. Finally, they said helplessly: I think scalpers should be eliminated.

However, I still want to thank everyone for their support. In fact, this is the first time I’ve organized a national tour myself. Last year, I participated in New Rap and after completing the Beijing and Xi'an stations, I had no time to come out again. Originally "Feeling & Vision" was released, and there were plans for a tour, Wang Yitai said a little apologetically.

Before the solo tour, Wang Yitai, CREMA D, and LIL are nervously conducting the "2019 Hip Hop Commune" Canadian tour. After the tour, Wang Yitai rushed back to China to start a solo tour. In this process, it is both tiring and enjoyable for Wang Yitai, because I can meet fans from all over the world.

But Wang Yitai still prefers the feeling of solo tour, because he feels that solo tour can express his inner thoughts more freely, and there will be more songs that can be sung and suitable for singing. In addition, Wang Yitai also said that there will be more stations next year, because the current four stations are really too few.

"Wang Shanhuo, don't delay important things."

Wang's original stage name is Wang Shanhuo. It was not until last year that he appeared in public under his real name "Wang Yitai" on the show. The origin of the name Wang Shanhuo can be traced back to 2015; at that time, Wang Yitai, who had just arrived, only needed a stage name to export his music to the outside world. By chance, the name Wang Shanhuo appeared, which seemed to reflect his rebellious youth.

If you use Chengdu dialect to express the meaning of "flash fire", it means "dropping the chain". However, when this name is put together with Wang Yitai, it seems to become an out-and-out warning word. He wanted to use my name to remind himself not to lose his way; I think Wang Yitai has been able to reach this day not only because of his outstanding talent, but also because of the warning from the past, which made him so sure-footed every step of the way.

The first album "Ready To Flow" released in 2015 officially launched Wang Yitai's rap career. Starting from scratch, like many new-generation rappers, he faced a rather embarrassing situation, that is, no one listened to the songs he released, and no one understood him. This situation has always been with Wang Yitai, starting from "Flash Fire" ” from 2016 before appearing on the show.

This also forces Buzz, the living dead, to evoke a heroic heart that cherishes heroes, a heroic heart that cherishes heroes. Zhihu analyzed Wang Yitai’s music from a professional perspective and felt pity for his musical talent. He considers Wang Yitai to be one of the most underestimated people in China.

But being underestimated is a good thing for Wang Yitai, because being underestimated proves that there is still room for improvement. He firmly believes that as long as his strength is there, one day he will not be underestimated. Furthermore, he feels there are benefits to being underestimated. This is a complimentary word.

Now, when the word "most underestimated" rings in his ears again, he will confidently answer:

"Won't happen now"! ! !

I am a "speaker"!

Wang Yitai has released a total of 3 albums and 1 studio album so far, from the original "Ready To Flow" to 2016's "Flash Fire" to 2018's "Feel & Sight" to this year's new album " 》. "Home", the musical crystallization of each period, is a growth for him.

The songs produced at each stage consider different things, so the feelings of the songs produced are also different. But as time goes by, I have been learning and trying, and I feel that each song actually has a different feeling. Each one has a different meaning! ——Wang Yitai added

These albums also have one thing in common in Wang Yitai's heart. He said firmly: I feel that I have not forgotten where I came from, nor what I was like before, because in fact, judging from the results of the original version, one photo is definitely better than the other, and the response is better than the other. . Then, the harvest became more and more, and the feedback became more and more. So as of right now, I think it's just a while. Accumulate and witness.

In fact, for him, the works released in each period are like a child learning to speak, from stammering to fluent and natural. Although he had to go through a lot of hardships and bottlenecks, the process made him find it very interesting and fun. Because he feels that every album has shortcomings, but it is precisely because of these shortcomings that he has the motivation to learn and change, just like his stage name "Flash Fire" reminds him not to get lost. chain.

In addition, Wang Yitai incorporated many jazz, R&B and electronic elements into this album. For him, the influence of jazz music has been deeply engraved in his bones. Perhaps because of this, he can usually feel the charm of jazz music during his performances, and perhaps jazz music has been integrated into his life.

For example, Wang Yitai usually listens to some instrumental solos, some Japanese jazz, etc.

He feels that jazz is a very free and organized way of expression, very similar to rap, because rap is also a very free music, you can say whatever you want, you have your own flow, you have your own ideas, But there is still a method involved; the same is true for jazz, it may sound fancy and free, but there is actually a method.

So, I actually liked jazz from the beginning, and then I incorporated some jazz samples, including some vocal samples. For example, I chose this vocal sample. ——Wang Yitai explained

But there’s so much more to explore on this album. I think those attentive fans will find that the third part of Wang Yi's new album "." is the same as Kanye's new album "JESUS ​​IS". "KING" was released just one day apart. If calculated according to American time and Chinese time, their album release time can be counted on the same day. In addition, what is even more coincidental is that Wang Yitai and Kanye's birthday are also on the same day.

In this regard, Wang Yitai said that he was particularly able to obtain many of Kanye's qualities. Although this album is not that great, the purpose is the same as Kanye's. At the same time, because Wang Yitai is a Christian, he also wants to release an album like Kanye. A gospel album, but he can't release a gospel album in China.

If you put aside these coincidences and suspense, this album is actually just music created by Wang Yitai through his own perspective and some changes that took place as inspiration. Orator is really just a very simple and easy-to-understand term. Acting is performance, speaking is music, and home is where fans and friends gather with him.

At the same time, in this album, most of the songs and song titles are abstract and difficult to understand, just like the song "Goat", but in fact the background of this song is that he saw a picture of a goat on the Internet . In the picture, its limbs are embedded on a very steep hillside, looking into the distance;

This made Wang Yitai feel deeply, because no one can stand on a steep hillside like a goat and look into the distance as if nothing happened, so he came up with this lyric that summarizes the entire song: "I am like a goat, standing On the hillside”. Steep hills. "If you delve into technology that no one is using, no one will be able to step on it."

There are also love songs "Dog Meat is Sold on a Sheep's Head", "Sunny Day" which is a metaphor for the current situation of Chinese rap, and "Face-to-face Wedding Side by Side Tombstone" which expresses emotions with love. These stories express that life and death are human affairs and we should not be afraid. Discuss them. Wait; in fact, isn't this what "the speaker" is? Use your own unique perspective to analyze the world and share your own opinions.

When I asked him if he considered himself a "speaker," his response was:

"certainly"!

What is missing is the precipitation of time!

Wang Yitai, who was born in Guiyang and grew up in Chengdu, feels very lucky because the atmosphere in Chengdu has always been very good. The elderly have been quietly contributing to culture, which is why Chengdu has such a strong atmosphere today.

Although the atmosphere in Chengdu has always been very good, Wang Yitai believes that the atmosphere in Shanghai will be better because the atmosphere in Shanghai is more open than Chengdu; but in fact, most places lack time accumulation, and the same is true in Chengdu. He feels that now is the most open time. There is no shortage of technology, because each region has its own strengths and weaknesses, but it just lacks the accumulation of time. The longer the better, especially for the new generation.

In the future, when Wang Yitai has a child, he will also use the correct method to guide the child to listen and train the child to understand music in different ways. In this way, his understanding of the music will gradually become more accurate. The difference is that as time passes, the things and ideas he generates will become more cutting-edge.

But when it comes to Chengdu, Wang Yitai feels that it is indispensable to visit the headquarters of the Fourth Music Group, because the design style of the entire building is very hip-hop. Then you can go to the place where Wang Yitai often records songs, which is on the first floor of a shopping mall. There is a place called Jam room, which is opened by a DJ friend of Wang Yitai. Many different producers gather here every day.

Finally, Wang Yitai jokingly said that the best atmosphere in Chengdu is:

"my home".

Being famous is just the beginning!

In last year's "China New Rap", Wang Yitai also shined, causing many people to re-examine his music and strength; before the show was broadcast, he said in an interview with the media that "being famous is not the goal, he wants to be remembered ". He feels that in today's developed Internet world, it is easy for a person to become famous, but he will soon lose his fame.

If you are remembered, it must be because your content is good, whether you are an actor or a musician, or you are engaged in other Internet multimedia industries.

At the same time, although becoming famous is not the goal, Wang Yitai feels that becoming famous is essential and becoming famous is only the beginning of the industry.

As they become famous and remembered, most of them face the same problem, that is, old fans look down on new songs, and old songs look down on new songs. They'll say your music has changed, it can't be the same, it's not as authentic as it once was. But Wang Yitai feels that balancing the two is like a test. If you are a very good and outstanding student, then your ability to adapt should be very strong.

In other words, whether you are underground or above ground, you should not change yourself, but adapt to all circumstances and maintain your original intention. But if your circumstances change, you lose. At the same time, he also feels that everyone can actually play this role well. Like, if you actually do it, there's nothing to think about.

In fact, I don’t think I have changed much, at least in terms of what I want to express and the way I make music. I want to try to promote this kind of music so that everyone can appreciate more rap music. ——Wang Yitai said firmly

In addition, he also cited 2pac and The BIG as examples. He said: 2pac can maintain high sales, and his album sales are very, very high. Although the national conditions are different, he also has himself in his music. The very different, or very persistent, side means that he knows how to advance and how to retreat;

The same goes for Da. I don’t know if you have heard of a song called "Juicy", which is his famous song. His songs are purely commercial, but he also has many great things; at the same time, it is also because he came out and went through these experiences that he was able to write very mainstream songs that were accepted by the public, but between the two There is no conflict.

In the end, he felt that there was no need to deliberately cater to him, and there was no need to say anything. In fact, it's just a matter of chance. If he does his job well and does his music well, one day he will succeed.

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