Hsiao Hung Jen
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Hsiao Hung Jen (born August 21, 1984) is a Taiwanese musician who notably mixes Taiwanese, Mandarin, and occasionally English
in his lyrics. He first gained fame at 11 years old when he won a singing competition on Taiwan's popular "Five Light Awards" program.
Hsiao has collaborated with other stars on the Asian pop music scene such as Jay Chou
(who directed the music video for Hsiao's first single, "Watch the Sleeves Go Down") and F.I.R.
's Ian Chen. Aside from pop ballads on love and romance, Hsiao's lyrics often focus on social criticism and his Taiwanese roots.
His debut album "Hsiso Hung-Jen Debut Album" was released in May 2008, followed by his second album "His Name is F*ck" in March 2009. His third album will be released on 31 Dec 2010.
Hsiao was nominated in 2009 for "Best Newcomer" in Taiwan's 20th Golden Melody Awards
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English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
in his lyrics. He first gained fame at 11 years old when he won a singing competition on Taiwan's popular "Five Light Awards" program.
Hsiao has collaborated with other stars on the Asian pop music scene such as Jay Chou
Jay Chou
Jay Chou is a Taiwanese musician, singer-songwriter, music and film producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award four times. In 1998 he was discovered in a talent contest where he displayed his piano and song-writing skills. Over the next two years, he was hired to compose for...
(who directed the music video for Hsiao's first single, "Watch the Sleeves Go Down") and F.I.R.
F.I.R.
F.I.R. is a Taiwanese Mandopop pop rock band. The band currently consists of Faye Chan , Ian Chen and Real Huang . Producer Ian Chen formed his own band and recruited the other two members to form F.I.R. They are well known throughout Asia with their hit "Lydia", which was the theme song for the...
's Ian Chen. Aside from pop ballads on love and romance, Hsiao's lyrics often focus on social criticism and his Taiwanese roots.
His debut album "Hsiso Hung-Jen Debut Album" was released in May 2008, followed by his second album "His Name is F*ck" in March 2009. His third album will be released on 31 Dec 2010.
Hsiao was nominated in 2009 for "Best Newcomer" in Taiwan's 20th Golden Melody Awards
20th Golden Melody Awards
Ceremonies of the 20th Golden Melody Awards were held at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, Taiwan on June 27, 2009.-Registration process:Registration for entry into the 20th Golden Melody Awards was opened December 1–31, 2008...
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