「这把斧 劈开天 劈开地」斧-熊猫堂｜4K华语音乐

✦ “NIHAO Stage” is a YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing the authentic live performances of Chinese music. Produce Pandas is an unconventional boy band created by DMDF Entertainment (China), known for its unique identity and inclusive concept. The group consists of DING, Otter, Husky, Mr.17, Cass, and Luu (LuLu, 2nd gen) Before their official debut in July 2020, they underwent nearly two years of intensive, closed idol training. “AXE” is their brand-new single released in October 2025, marking the fifth anniversary of the group’s debut. It also serves as the lead track from their upcoming fourth album, G.A.M.E. As a piece of new Chinese-style rap, the song breaks away from the conventional vocal framework of idol boy groups, instead emphasizing rhythmic expression in the ultra-low male vocal range to create a highly distinctive listening experience. In both the arrangement and vocal design, the members boldly innovate — blending dialects, animal imitations, throat singing, shout rap, yodeling, and even internet-inspired character voices. The collision and fusion of these diverse sounds construct a rich, colorful, and layered musical world. The lyrics of “AXE” center around the axe as a spiritual symbol — connecting tradition and modernity, the local and the global, while presenting the deep meaning of cultural fusion and dialogue. On the level of cultural integration, the lyrics engage in a creative dialogue between traditional elements and contemporary context: quoting classical imagery from the I Ching such as “Kan, Li, Qian, Kun” and “the dragon’s chant,” while incorporating modern terms like “titanium alloy” and “RPG.” Through narrative lines like “taming four tigers at Mount Yi” and “splitting snow to brew the rivers of the martial world,” it extends the romantic essence of Eastern wuxia culture, while playful phrases like “Kunqu mixed with any beat” and “Rat Rap” blur the boundaries between traditional Chinese performing arts and modern music, achieving a seamless fusion across eras. On the level of cultural exchange, the lyrics express an open and vibrant cultural attitude. Lines such as “doing Tai Chi on Wall Street” and “white-skinned, blue-eyed ones cultivating truth on Wudang Mountain” reflect global curiosity and appreciation for Eastern traditions, embodying friendly interaction among diverse cultures. The lyric “Five thousand years of Chinese civilization, and every story could be an RPG” reinterprets the profound heritage of Chinese culture in a youthful and relatable way, opening a gateway for listeners from all backgrounds to experience and connect with Eastern culture.