【国旗下讲话】创作《Made in Zhongfu》，揽佬“Skai Isyourgod”给我们的启示

Made in Zhongfu: The Enlightenment from “Skai Isyourgod”

Good morning, teachers and fellow students,

I’m Ma Yanzhe, and this is my good friend Yang Zhuoheng. We are students from Class 4 Grade 9. Today, we want to share a story about how a Chinese rapper changed our life and helped us find our own voice. 

Have you come across the name 揽佬“Skai Isyourgod” online lately? Born in Huizhou, Guangdong province, “Skai Isyourgod” has risen to fame in ways few could have predicted. In just a few months, his monthly listeners on Spotify soared from 400,000 to 4.6 million, and his concerts—from London to Sydney—sold out in no time. And here's what makes it even more remarkable: he raps mostly in Mandarin and Cantonese. For years, many believed that language could be a barrier in global music, but he has shattered that myth entirely.

So what sets him apart? Unlike much of Western rap, which often revolves around wealth and materialism, his lyrics are frequently described as "spiritual" rather than "street." Nicknamed the "Rap Monk," he explores themes of philosophy and self-awareness in tracks like “Karma Code” and “Blueprint Supreme”. It's this rare fusion—ancient Chinese dialects woven into modern, hypnotic Memphis beats—that has struck a chord with listeners worldwide. He's proved that Chinese music has a powerful, distinctive voice—and honestly, that message has really hit home for us.

Last year, we managed to get tickets to his concert in Guangzhou. We still remember walking into that venue—the atmosphere was electric. Thousands of people, shouting lyrics in Cantonese and Mandarin, arms moving together like ocean waves. When he performed "Stacks from All Sides", the entire crowd erupted. We were shouting every word, even the ones we didn't fully understand. That night, something shifted inside us. We fell in love with Chinese-style rap—and we made a pact: we would create our own music.And so we began writing.

 During lunch breaks, after school, in every spare moment—we were scribbling lyrics and experimenting with beats. We wanted to capture the same energy we'd felt at the concert, but with our own twist. So we set out to create our own rap song. We signed up for the Campus Top Ten Singers Competition and made it all the way to the finals. Our song fused campus life and our feelings with rap beats—a piece we called "Made in Zhongfu." Standing on that stage, under the bright lights, looking out at familiar faces, our hearts were racing. But the moment we started rapping, our fear disappeared. And when they announced we had won, we were completely stunned. Just a few weeks ago, we performed it again at the school opening ceremony. The applause of the crowd was unforgettable—a moment we'll carry with us.

Now, some of you might be thinking: why rap? Whatmakes it so special? For us, it's become more than just music. During those intense ten-minute breaks between classes, we'll start rapping—sometimes about rhyming English sentences, sometimes just silly stuff about the cafeteria food. The beats are catchy, the lyrics make people laugh, and before you know it, our classmates are all moved by the rhythm. In these final months before the big exam, stress is high. But those few minutes of shared rhythm and laughter make a difference. They lift the pressure and remind us we're not alone. 

The rise of Skai Isyourgod teaches us something powerful. He doesn’t try to sound Western or tone down his roots. He stays true to himself—rapping in his own languages, about things that truly matter to him. And the world has taken notice. He has proved that our voice—in our language, with our stories—has the power to travel anywhere.

So here's what we've learned: never be afraid to create. Whether it's music, art, writing, or something else entirely—your voice deserves to be heard. Embrace where you come from, and don't hesitate to reimagine it, because in the space between tradition and innovation, that's where the real magic happens.

Thank you.

创作《Made in Zhongfu》，揽佬“Skai Isyourgod”给我们的启示

初三4班  马彦喆  杨卓衡

老师们、同学们：

早上好！我是马彦喆，这是我的好朋友杨卓衡。我们是初三4班的学生。今天，我想和大家分享一个关于一位中国说唱歌手如何改变了我们、并帮助我们找到自己声音的故事。

你们听说过"Skai Isyourgod"这个名字吗？揽佬“Skai Isyourgod”出生于广东惠州，在极短的时间内以一种几乎无人预料到的方式走红。短短几个月，他在Spotify上的月听众从40万飙升至460万，从伦敦到悉尼的演唱会门票场场售罄。更令人惊叹的是，他的说唱语言主要是普通话和粤语。多年来，很多人认为语言可能是走向世界的障碍，但他彻底打破了这一刻板印象。

那么，他的特别之处在哪里？与许多以金钱和物质为主题的西方说唱不同，他的歌词往往被形容为"虔诚"而非"低俗"。他被乐迷称为"说唱僧人"，在《因果》和《大展鴻圖》等作品中探讨哲学与精神层面的议题。正是这种独特的融合——用中文方言演绎，搭配迷幻的节奏——打动了世界各地的听众。他用行动证明：中国音乐拥有自己有力且独特的声音。而这一点，真的深深触动了我们。

去年，我们俩抢到了他在广州演唱会的门票。我们至今仍记得走进场馆的那一刻——现场气氛简直炸裂。成千上万的观众挥舞着手臂，用粤语和普通话齐声呐喊。当《八方来财》响起时，全场瞬间沸腾。我们跟着唱出每一个字，哪怕有些词并不完全明白。那一晚，我的内心被深深击中。我们彻底爱上了中文说唱，并立下一个约定：我们也要创作自己的音乐。于是，我们开始写词。

午休时、放学后、每一段空闲时间——我们都在涂涂写写，尝试各种节奏。我们想重现演唱会里感受到的那种能量，且又融入自己的表达。于是，我们开始动手创作我们自己的说唱歌曲。我们报名参加了校园十佳歌手比赛，一路闯入决赛。我们把校园生活以及感受与说唱节奏融合在一起，创作了一首名为《Made in Zhongfu》的作品。站上舞台的那一刻，聚光灯下，面对熟悉的老师和同学，我们的心跳得像打鼓。但当我们开始说唱，所有的紧张感都消失了。当冠军被宣布是我们的那一刻，我们简直不敢相信。就在几周前的开学典礼上，我们又一次站上全校师生面前表演。掌声如潮，那一刻，我们永远不会忘记。

可能有人会问：为什么是说唱？它有什么特别？对我们来说，它早已不止是一种音乐。在课间那短暂的十分钟里，我们会随口来一段说唱——有时是押韵的英语句子，有时是吐槽食堂的饭菜。节奏洗脑，歌词搞笑，不知不觉，同学们都受到感染。在备考冲刺的最后几个月里，每个人压力都很大。但正是这几分钟的节奏和笑声，帮我们缓解了焦虑，也让我们感受到彼此的支持。

Skai Isyourgod的崛起告诉我们一件事：他并没有刻意模仿西方风格，也没有淡化自己的文化底色。他坚持做自己，用自己的语言，唱自己真正在意的东西。而世界，也听到了他的声音。他证明了——我们的声音、我们的语言、我们的故事，同样拥有跨越国界的力量。

所以，我想说的是：永远不要害怕去创造。无论你是喜欢音乐、绘画、写作，还是任何其他的表达方式——你的声音都值得被听见。拥抱你的文化根源，也勇敢去重新想象它。因为正是在传统与创新的交汇之处，真正的奇迹才会发生。

谢谢大家。