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Jay Chou
Jay Chou Chieh-lun ( zh, s=周杰伦, t=周杰倫, first=t, p=Zhōu Jiélún; born 18 January 1979) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actor, director, and businessman. Regarded as one of the most influential artists in the Chinese-speaking world, he is widely referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Mandopop". Chou's works, which often Zhongguo feng (music), blend Eastern and Western styles, has been recognized for its impact on musical trends in the Greater China region. Chou signed to Alfa Music in 2000, and made his debut with the studio album ''Jay (album), Jay'' (2000). He rose to prominence with his second album ''Fantasy (Jay Chou album), Fantasy'' (2001), which became one of the List of best-selling albums in Taiwan, best-selling albums in Taiwan in the 21st century. Chou incorporated diverse genres such as Rhythm and blues, R&B and alternative rock in albums such as ''Yeh Hui-Mei'' (2003) and ''November's Chopin'' (2005), as well as influences f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capricorn (Jay Chou Album)
''Capricorn'' () is the ninth studio album by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou, released on 14 October 2008, by JVR Music and Sony BMG. The album's lyrical content was penned by Chou and his frequent collaborator Vincent Fang, alongside Alang Huang, Ku Hsiao-li, and Juang Ling-ja, whilst composition was handled by Chou himself. The title of the album serves as a homophone in Chinese meaning Capricorn as well as magic—the former of which is a nod to Chou’s zodiac sign. Its production blend elements of pop, hip-hop, rock, and folk music. Upon its release, ''Capricorn'' was subject to positive reviews music critics. It was met with commercial success in various regions in Asia, reaching number one on the G-Music chart in Taiwan and the Hong Kong Record Merchants Association (HKRMA) album chart in Hong Kong. It was the second best-selling record of 2008 in Taiwan, selling 152,000 copies, as well as the third best-selling record of the year in Hong Kong. In Singapore, the alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Chou Albums Discography
The discography of Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou consists of fifteen studio albums, six live albums, four extended plays, and one compilation album. In 2000, Chou signed under Alfa Music and released his debut studio album '' Jay'', which sold over 250,000 copies in Taiwan. His subsequent studio albums also saw commercial success in Taiwan and Asia, such as ''Fantasy'' (2001), ''The Eight Dimensions'' (2002), ''Yeh Hui-Mei'' (2003) and ''Common Jasmine Orange'' (2004). Each release sold over 300,000 copies in Taiwan, making all some of the best-selling albums in the territory. According to the Guinness World Records, ''Common Jasmine Orange'' is the best-selling physical album in China in the 21st century with sales of 2,600,000 copies. His next album, '' November's Chopin'' (2005), sold over 280,000 copies in Taiwan and became Chou's fifth consecutive best-selling album of the year, a record that he held since 2001. In August 2007, Chou released the soundtrack album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Quinlivan
Hannah Quinlivan (born 12 August 1993) or Jen Wu (), known professionally as Kun Ling (), is an Australian-Taiwanese actress and model. Life and career Hannah Quinlivan was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in New South Wales, Australia. Her father is Australian, and her mother is of Chinese and Korean descent. Quinlivan began her career by appearing in ''Blackie's Teenage Club'' in 2008. She became a guest host of ''I Love The Man'' in December 2011. She made her acting debut in '' Ti Amo Chocolate'' in 2012, playing Peng Kaili. Quinlivan's first film role was an uncredited appearance in the film ''Step Back to Glory'' (2013). That same year, she had a minor role as Lin Jiayi in ''Amour et Pâtisserie''. In 2014, she appeared in ''Moon River'', playing Lucy. She made a cameo appearance in the television series ''The Lying Game''. She was cast in the lead role of Ren Yuhong in ''Heart Of Steel''. She was cast in the film ''Twa-Tiu-Tiann'', playing the former girlfriend of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhou (surname)
Zhōu () is a Chinese surname, Chinese-language surname. In places which use the Wade–Giles romanization such as Taiwan, Zhou is usually spelled as Chou, and it may also be spelled as Chiau, Chau, Chao (surname), Chao, Chew (surname), Chew, Chow (surname), Chow, Chiu, Cho, Chu, Jhou, Jou, Djou, Jue, Jow, Joe, or Tseu, depending on regional pronunciation. In classical genealogy, the main origin of the surname 周 (Zhou) derives from the royal members of the house of Zhou, originally surnamed Ji (surname 姬), 姬 (Ji). They were the descendants of King Ping of Zhou, adopted the surname 周 (Zhou) after the fall of the Zhou dynasty. Zhou ranks as the 10th most common surname in mainland China . In 2013 it was found to be the 10th most common name, shared by 25,200,000 people or 1.900% of the population, with the province with the most being Hunan. Derived from the Zhou dynasty, it has been one of the ten list of common Chinese surnames, most common surnames in China since the Yu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater China
In ethnogeography, "Greater China" is a loosely-defined term that refers to the region sharing cultural and economic ties with the Chinese people, often used by international enterprises or organisations in unofficial usage. The notion contains a "great deal of ambiguity in its geographical coverage and politico-economic implications", because some users use it to refer to "the commercial ties among ethnic Chinese, whereas others are more interested in cultural interactions, and still others in the prospects for political reunification". The term encompass "linkages among regional Chinese communities", but usually refers to an area encompassing the People’s Republic of China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) and the Republic of China (known as Taiwan), places where the majority population is culturally Chinese. The term's usage is contested; some observers in Taiwan characterise the term as harmful or a conflation of distinct polities and markets, while the Chinese government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Run (Jay Chou Album)
''On the Run!'' or known as ''I'm Very Busy'' () is the eighth studio album by Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou, released on 2 November 2007 by JVR Music & Sony BMG. It features various tracks including "Blue and White Porcelain", "Rainbow", and "A Dandelion's Promise". Background and development ''On the Run!'' is Chou's first album released under his self-founded label, JVR Music. After his contract with his former company expired, Chou chose not to renew and instead launched his own label. Chou subsequently found himself frequently occupied with managing the company, concert performances, commercials, and movies; it was from then where the concept of the album emerged. Chou noted that the album title served as a form of self-mockery, reflecting both his hectic lifestyle and a sense of helplessness with constant demands. Talking about the album's development, Chou commented, "Generally, the creation of my album usually starts with music before the concept, but this time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Best-selling Albums In China
This is a list of the best-selling albums in China. As of 2023, China was the world's 5th largest music market, an increase from being 14th in 2015 and 27th in 2005. Best-selling albums in China This is a list of the top 10 best-selling albums in China. Best-selling physical albums The following is a list of the best-selling physical albums in China, with album sales of over 500,000 units. List of best-selling digital albums (5 tracks or more) 2 million or more units 1 million or more units List of best-selling digital singles/EPs (4 tracks or less) 20 million or more units 10 million or more units 5 million or more units 3 million or more units *a. Sales figure includes 'equivalent track streams'. See also * Music of China * Mandopop * List of best-selling albums * List of best-selling albums by country Notes References {{Lists of best-selling albums China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Jasmine Orange (song)
"Common Jasmine Orange" () is a song by Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou, from his fifth studio album of the same name (2004). "Common Jasmine Orange" was written by frequent collaborator Vincent Fang while production and composition was handled by Chou. It premiered on various radio stations in Asia on July 21, 2004, as the lead single from the album. The title of the single and the album took inspiration from the poem ''Seven Miles of Fragrance'' by Xi Murong. Musically, "Common Jasmine Orange" is a soft rock number that incorporates elements of R&B and traditional Chinese instrumentations. Music critics praised the song for its composition and lyrics, drawing parallels with Chinese music and influences. The single performed well in Taiwan, ranking number one on the Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year list for 2004. In 2023, it reached number four on the Malaysian Chinese Chart compiled by RIM. The music video for the single features Japanese actress Chie Tanaka and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Jasmine Orange
''Common Jasmine Orange'' () is the fifth Album, studio album by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou. It was released 3 August 2004, by Alfa Music. The album's lyrics were written by a team of songwriters including Chou, the singer's frequent collaborator Vincent Fang (lyricist), Vincent Fang, :zh:黃俊郎, Alang Huang, Devon Song, and Will Liu, whilst composition was handled entirely by Chou himself. The album was recorded and mixed in Taipei, while the string accompaniment parts were recorded in Beijing. Musically, the material of ''Common Jasmine Orange'' spans Rhythm and blues, R&B, soft rock, and Pop music, pop genres with influences from Guoyue, traditional Chinese and Traditional Japanese music, Japanese music. Chou envisioned himself as a narrator in the record, offering his personal narratives through lyrics which incorporate themes such as romance and war. The artwork for the album's cover sleeve was shot in Vladivostok, Russia, and features Chou donning a military un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
November's Chopin
''November's Chopin'' () is the sixth studio album by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou. It was released on 1 November 2005, by Alfa Music and Sony BMG. The album's production was handled entirely by Chou himself, while the lyrical content was handled by frequent collaborator Vincent Fang along with songwriters Devon Song, Alang Huang, and Michael Lin. ''November's Chopin,'' like its predecessors, is primary a R&B and pop record that also utilizes soft rock. The title of the album pays homage to Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin, whom Chou was inspired by since his childhood. The album was met with positive reviews from music critics upon its release. In Taiwan, it peaked at number one on the G-Music album chart for multiple weeks and was best-selling album of the year, with sales of over 280,000 copies. It became the singer's fifth consecutive yearly number-one album in Taiwan since his second studio album, ''Fantasy'', in 2001. ''November's Chopin'' was later ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Hui-Mei
''Yeh Hui-Mei'' () is the fourth studio album by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou. It was released by Alfa Music on 31 July 2003, and was distributed throughout Asia in physical and digital formats. Chou enlisted various collaborators to assist with the album's lyrical content, including Vincent Fang, Alang Huang, Tseng Yu-ting, and Vivian Hsu, while Chou served as the album's sole composer. Named after the singer's mother, ''Yeh Hui-Mei'' utilizes genres such as pop, R&B, and alternative rock, whilst containing influences from classical music, opera, and hip-hop. The record's production and visuals utilize both retro and contemporary elements. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and composition. ''Yeh Hui-Mei'' saw commercial success in various countries across Asia; in Singapore, it reached number one on the Recording Industry Association Singapore (RIAS) album chart upon release. In Taiwan, it was the best-selling album of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s with the likes of the grunge subgenre in the United States, and the Britpop and shoegaze subgenres in the United Kingdom and Ireland. During this period, many record labels were looking for "alternatives", as many Arena rock, corporate rock, hard rock, and glam metal acts from the 1980s were beginning to grow stale throughout the music industry. The emergence of Generation X as a Culture, cultural force in the 1990s also contributed greatly to the rise of alternative music. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream or arena rock, commercial rock or pop. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
