Malaysian Penang native singer Jac Wu has been mistaken for a woman several times because of his clear, high-pitched voice. But this has not dimmed the Penang native’s ever-brightening prospects. Instead, his unique voice led to his first big break as the voice behind One Half, the hit song from the soundtrack to Royston Tan’s getai (street concert) drama “881″.
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伍家辉 – 虽然我愿意
品冠 – 那些女孩教我的事
Victor Wong gives lessons in love. After presenting an album of mainly English song material with the 2007 release Need U Most, Wong returns with more Mando-pop ballads. His new eleven-track album is dedicated to his fans, as well as every girl he has ever fallen in love with. Among the album’s featured songs are “Best Friend” (Track 3), “The Person I Want To Meet Now” (Track 8), and “Fatal Tenderness” (Track 9). “The Things Those Girls Taught Me” (Track 1) and the duet “True Love Forever” (Track 11) with Ding Dang have also been included. (more…)
光良 – 不会分离
Michael Wong’s touching, yet catchy ballads have long found a place in the hearts of Mando-pop fans. His last two albums, Fairy Tale and Commitment, were both chart-topping releases and karaoke favorites, and now he’s back with his new album Never Apart. This time, Michael invited musicians from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Korea to participate in the album production, making it a truly international effort. Written, composed, and produced by Michael, title song Never Apart tells a sentimental story with its strong melody and lyrics, complemented with a stirring arrangement from Nakamura Taichi. Fireworks, meanwhile, is a heartrending karaoke ballad in the tradition of Fairy Tale and Promise. (more…)
小虫 – 与世无争
Taiwan music godfather, J.Bug, has been singing since 1983. 25 years later, J.Bug continues to create a wide range of music. (与世无争) is a collection of the nine well-known songs, including “只羡鸳鸯不羡仙,” “爱江山更爱美人” and “花太香.” (more…)
吴克群 – 为你写诗
Kenji has Poems For You. Finding just the right words, Kenji Wu shines with this ballad-filled release arriving during the most romantic month of the year. Included on Poems For You are such mellow works as “Holding Hands”, “The More I Love You, The Sadder I Get”, and the titular song Poems For You. Also featuring Kenji’s hymn to love “Valentine’s Day”, and the dance tunes “Move” and “What Thing”, Poems For You combines the best of two worlds for all music lovers. (more…)
方大同 – 未来
Khalil Fong returns to take fans to his new music Wonderland. Influenced by artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind & Fire, Hawaii-born Khalil Fong took Hong Kong by storm with his debut album Soul Boy in late 2005. The soulful R&B of his second album This Love earned him the nickname of “Hong Kong’s Jay Chou”. Khalil’s new Mandarin album features songs like “公園,” “簡單最浪漫,” and “未來,”. The acoustic version of “愛愛愛” has also been included. (more…)
张震岳 – OK
A-Yue is a musician best known for his hit single “爱我别走.” His’s collection of songs showcase his versatility over a wide range of music styles and lyric topics. Here is A-Yue’s 12th album, featuring “思念是一种病 (Missing [you] is a Kind of Illness).” (more…)
F.I.R. – 爱歌姬
It’s been over a year since the trio consisting of vocalist Faye, producer/keyboardist/leader Ian, and guitarist Real released their last major CD, Flight Tribe. F.I.R.’s latest full-length album revolves around the theme of eternal love that expands even to the farthest reaches of the universe. The album features the popular new track “New Moon Bay”, which comes with a traditional Chinese touch. (more…)
品冠 – 爱到无可救药
Victor Wong formed a duo group with Michael Wong named 无印良品 in 1995 when they first started out as singers under Rock Records. They attained much success in Taiwan but decided to break up in 2000 to pursue solo careers. Here is Victor Wong’s (爱到无可救药) album, released in 2007. (more…)
