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Chinese Man is a pioneering collective formed in 2004 in Marseille, France. Operating under the independent label Chinese Man Records (CMR), they craft a globe-spanning sound that fuses hip-hop with funk, dub, reggae, and jazz — a signature blend many describe as trip-hop meeting worldbeat. Known for immersive live performances and the annual Groove Sessions projects, Chinese Man has built a dedicated following worldwide.