Kris Wu x SE Weekly Interview (May 2017)
Singer, actor, and “little sun” of variety programs... Kris Wu “I have always been myself”
"I would not stop myself from doing something just because my fans do not like it"
In real life, are you someone with a hip hop style? Yes, I have always liked hip hop. However when it comes to wearing outfits, it depends. When I was young, I would wear extremely oversized pants and tops, because at that time that was the fashion style of rappers, but right now [their style has evolved to] something which incorporates many elements. For example, in the past, you may think that wearing a leather jacket would be of a rock n roll style, and wearing tees would be of a hip hop style. But right now, there isn't that much of a clear distinction.
You have mentioned before that you have an R&B soul, could you explain this statement? Hahaha, actually I was half-joking. What I meant was that I really loved this genre of music, really liked the culture, and perhaps I felt that it really suits me, suits my taste. While making this genre of music I feel like a fish in water, because in a very short period of time, I am able to produce many works which I feel are OK.
Many people feel that hip hop culture has a sense of rebelliousness and anger towards it. Do you have a rebellious heart right now? Do you also require such an outlet of expression? I feel that being rebellious is alright, in a sense that one will express themself in a more direct manner. However there is one point that I would like to reiterate, [which is that] many people have a misconception towards hip hop, they feel that hip hop is very aggressive and also a little noisy, and that it has a slightly negative feel to it, but in fact this is not the case. This is just merely one type of style, which has actually never really became mainstream. Many times, singing rap songs has the feel of reading a poem, it's all about having a rhythm, and expressing the many beautiful phrases and meaningful stories which are in it. The general audience has to give hip hop music another chance, and this would require the combined efforts of many people.
Will you write a song for one person or a group of people? Currently not yet, but because I am participating in this show (<Rap of China>), I would definitely personally write a song for the contestants, my team whom I have selected.
This year you have participated in many variety TV programs, do you think that your variety TV skills have increased? No, I have always been myself.
Earlier on you mentioned that hip hop has a smaller audience. Would you be worried that your fans would not like it? Absolutely not, because I really love this culture, not only just the music. The reason it is not mainstream is because many people have misconceptions about hip hop culture. If they are fans who like me, I too hope that they will be able to like this culture and genre of music. Conversely, I would not stop myself from doing something just because my fans do not like it. This is something which will not make me happy.
Favourite lyrics of your own songs? Can't think of any at the moment, there are too many, perhaps one or two lines from every song
Favourite singer? I guess it's still Drake
Favourite actor? Leonardo DiCaprio
What do you think is your best feature? My whole being is good looking
Even if you are dieting, what is one food item you have to consume? Rice!
Where is place that one most likely to bump into you? Basketball court
What is your usual method of de-stressing? Listen to music, play video games at home
If you were to have a superpower, what ability would you most wish to acquire? Flight
Why? I feel that there would be a lot of freedom, I can fly anywhere
Most cute/winsome words you wish to tell fans? None~
translation: @wu_yi_fan