Of all the periods in Chinese history, the Song dynasty had the greatest impact on the development of music in the region. It was then that “Ci”—rhythmic lyric poetry—began to thrive, laying the foundations for traditional Chinese music. So, it’s a fitting name for this playlist, a regularly updated collection of the rising trends and stars of C-pop today. A genre more defined by geography than any one sound or style, C-pop encapsulates everything from classic balladeers, boy bands and girl groups to cutting-edge innovators experimenting with electronic, hip-hop, R&B and rock. C-pop is constantly evolving and growing—and so is this playlist. Listen to the songs now and add C-Pop Song Dynasty to your library to stay up on the best must-hear new songs from the C-pop world.