Li Yuchun

Li Yuchun ( zh, c=李宇春, p=Lǐ Yǔchūn; born March 10, 1984), also known by her stage name Chris Lee, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ and actress. Her musical style is mainly based on electronic dance music and Chinese pop songs. She launched her singing career by winning first place in the Chinese singing contest '' Super Girl'', in 2005. The following year, she released her debut album '' The Queen and the Dreams''. Referred to as the mother of the unisex look in China, she has achieved mainstream success.

Early life and career

1984–2005: Early years and career beginnings

Li was born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China on March 10, 1984. Her father was a railroad police officer, while her mother was a teacher. After she finished her high school studies at Xindu No.1 Middle School, Li attended the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in 2002. In 2005, Li won the championship in the Chinese singing contest '' Super Girl''.

2005–2009: Taihe Rye Music

In 2005, Li released a few singles, including "Merry Christmas", "Give Me Five", and "Happy Wake Up". After signing with Chinese record label Taihe Rye, Li started to make her debut album, '' The Queen and the Dreams'', which was released in September 2006. In the same month, Li held her first solo concert in Beijing. In the same year, Li collaborated with Chinese band The Catcher in the Rye to release a charity song titled "Green". In November 2007, Li released her second studio album, '' Mine'', and embarked her first concert tour Mine Tour. In April 2008, Li released an extended plays titled '' Youth of China''. In the same year, she won an MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist Mainland China, and performed in Asia Song Festival in Seoul. In June 2009, Li collaborated with Chinese writer Guo Jingming to release a song titled "Shu Embroidery". In April 2009, Li featured in the Chinese film, '' Bodyguards and Assassins'', and was nominated two Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Performer and Best Supporting Actress. She also sang the theme song, "Dust", which was nominated a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song. In August 2009, Li released her third studio album, '' Chris Lee''.

2011–2015: EE Media

In April 2011, Li released her fourth studio album, ''The Literary Youth Who Can Dance'', in which most of the songs are produced by herself. In the same year, Li featured in the Chinese film, '' Flying Swords of Dragon Gate''. In 2012, Li released her fifth studio album, ''Old If Not Wild