“Lai Cai. Lai.”
“别墅里面唱K.”
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve probably heard the sound — even if you don’t know the name.
Lanlao, also known as SKAI ISYOURGOD, is the Chinese rapper behind the viral clips that have taken over everyone’s FYP: dark beats, gold coins on the table, incense smoke in the air, and that calm, almost ritualistic flow that somehow hits like a punch. His songs “Ba Fang Lai Cai” and “Da Zhan Hong Tu” blew up across TikTok and Reels — not just for the music, but for the visuals, the punchlines, the whole atmosphere.
He's not yelling. He’s not flexing the usual way. He’s sitting there in a silk shirt, maybe sipping tea, maybe rapping about karma and fortune — and suddenly the beat drops and you’re locked in.
One line became a meme: “Singing KTV in a mansion” (别墅里面唱K). Another: just him saying “Lai. Lai Cai.” Over and over. People stitched it, flipped it, turned it into their own thing. And that’s the point — Lanlao’s music isn’t just catchy, it sticks. It’s weird in the best way. It’s confident without trying. It’s different.
Even if you don’t speak Mandarin, there’s something about the way it all comes together — the symbols, the smoke, the tone of voice — that draws you in. He makes it feel like something’s about to happen. And maybe that’s why the internet can’t get enough of it.
He’s not a mainstream name. He doesn’t care to be. But the numbers, the reposts, the remixes? They speak for themselves. Lanlao built a whole world around his music, and now it’s coming to life on stage.
If you’ve seen the clips, you already know what kind of vibe we’re talking about.
If you haven’t — don’t worry. You’ll feel it when the lights go down.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manning Bar, Manning House, Level 2 Manning Rd, Camperdown 2050, Sydney, Australia
