MC HotDog
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| MC HotDog | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Yáo Zhōngrén |
| Born | November 27, 1978 |
| Origin |  Republic of China |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
MC HotDog (Chinese: 姚中仁; pinyin: Yáo Zhōngrén; Wade-Giles: Yao Chung-jen, born November 27, 1978, Taipei) is a Taiwanese rap artist known for his use of explicit lyrics in his songs. Some consider his music to present a gritty, realistic picture of life, while others claim that it is not suitable for younger audiences.[weasel words] He is known for his two famous hits - 我的生活 (My Life) and 韓流來襲 (The Korean Invasion).
In 2001, his four mini-CDs sold over 220,000 copies. In 2004, he toured with Chang Chen-yue in the North American Kill Kitty tour. In 2006, MC HotDog released a new album "Wake Up," which contains a popular hit 我愛台妹 (I Love Taiwan Girls). "Wake Up" was both a critically acclaimed album as well as a commercial success, as it provided MC HotDog with crossover appeal.
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