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Jeneration
''Jeneration'' (Traditional Chinese characters, Chinese: J世紀) is a greatest hits album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It was released on February 27, 2009, by Gold Typhoon and Mars. It contains her 27 songs previously released by EMI and three previously unreleased songs. Background and release On February 16, 2006, Tsai signed a recording contract with EMI, through which she later released two studio albums—''Dancing Diva'' (2006) and ''Agent J (album), Agent J'' (2007), the two albums have sold more than 2.5 million and 3 million in Asia, respectively. In Taiwan, the two albums have sold more than 300,000 and 200,000 copies, respectively, and each of them became the highest-selling album overall in their respective years of release. On March 26, 2008, it was revealed that EMI would end the business in Asia after Easter of the year. On August 3, 2008, Norman Cheng, the former president of EMI Asia, announced that he would acquire all the shares of EMI Great China, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai (; ; born September 15, 1980) is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the " Queen of C-Pop", she is considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese popular culture. She is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in musical style and visual image, and she has achieved great reputation and popularity in the Chinese-speaking world. She maintains control of every aspect of her career, and she is regarded as a key figure in popularizing dance-pop as mainstream music in Greater China. Her works, which incorporate social themes, have generated both commercial success and critical acclaim. In 1998, Tsai won a television singing competition produced by MTV Mandarin. Her debut album ''1019'' (1999) made her become an instant hit, and her first girl-next-door incarnation made her a teen idol with a huge teenage fanbase. Her album ''Magic'' (2003), which reflected her first musical reinvention, marked the beginning of her dance-orien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Exercise
''Love Exercise'' () is a cover album of Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It was released on October 31, 2008, by Gold Typhoon and Mars. It contains covers of 10 English classic songs, and it released alongside her book publication under the same title. Tsai collaborated with various producers on the album, including Paula Ma, Peter Lee, Jim Lee, Daniel Bi, Paul Lee, and Adia. It was scheduled to be released on March 7, 2008, but it was forced to be postponed due to the personnel change and withdrawal from the entire Asian market of EMI in the same year. It received negative reviews from music critics, who criticized its lack of creativity in production and the original songs are way too classic. It sold more than 30,000 copies in Taiwan without any actual promotion, and it became the year's highest-selling Western-language album in the country. Background and development On September 21, 2007, Tsai released her ninth studio album ''Agent J'', and it released alongside the film un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterfly (Jolin Tsai Album)
''Butterfly'' () is the tenth studio album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It was released on March 27, 2009, by Warner and Mars. Tsai worked on the album with various producers, including Adia, Paul Lee, Peter Lee, and Paula Ma. It was poorly received by music critics, who commented that the tracks were popular but lacked surprise, sincerity, and breakthrough. The album was pre-ordered more than 120,000 copies in Taiwan, becoming the country's most pre-ordered album of all time. It sold more than 1 million copies in Asia. In Taiwan, it sold more than 210,000 copies, becoming the year's highest-selling album. Background and development On July 4, 2008, Tsai's manager Howard Chiang said that Tsai would begin to work on her new album in August 2008. On October 14, 2008, it was reported that Tsai would sign a recording contract with Warner in December 2008, and Tsai had learnt new dance moves and had filmed music video in New York City by the end of September 2008, Howard Chiang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Economic Times
The ''Hong Kong Economic Times'' (abbreviated as the ''HKET'') is a financial daily newspaper in Hong Kong. It was founded by Lawrence S P Fung (), (chairman), Perry Mak (managing director), Arthur Shek Kang-chuen ()(executive director) and other founders with a HK$20 million investment in 1988. The newspaper is published by Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited. It has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 3 August 2005. Magazine tie-ins with ''HKET'' :*''Money Times'' (weekly:Mondays) – information about stock market trends, wealth management, foreign exchange and funds. Financial experts give tips for investment. :*''Property Times'' (weekly:Saturdays) – a property magazine with features and practical tips for transactions, interior design; also cover properties in the mainland. (Also for retail sale) hket.com A digital edition of ''HKET'', hket.com, covers the content from the print edition and a news archive since 2005. ''HKET'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paw Lagermann
Paw Karl Lagermann (born 30 July 1977 in Vanløse) is a Danish singer, songwriter and record producer. Paw Lagermann has been a member of the Danish pop duo Infernal since 1997. He also has recordings under the name Paw & Lina with fellow Infernal member Lina Rafn. Discography ;As part of Infernal Refer to detailed Infernal discography This is the discography of Danish Dance (music), dance duo Infernal (Danish band), Infernal consisting of band members Lina Rafn (pictured), Paw Lagermann, and ex-band member Søren Haahr, who left the band after the release of their debut album ' ... ;As Paw & Lina References External links Infernal's official websitePaw Lagermann Unofficial websiteUnofficial Infernal Fans Forum Danish composers Male composers 1977 births Nightclub owners Living people Danish record producers {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lina Rafn
Lina Rafn Sørensen (born 12 August 1976), known professionally as Lina Rafn is a Danish female singer, songwriter and producer active in the band Infernal. Additionally, she is a former VJ on the Danish music video channel ''The Voice TV Danmark'', presenting various charts. Lina Rafn was born in Copenhagen, and was a professional dancer from a very early age. She made her professional singing debut in 1997 with the founding of Infernal with Paw Lagermann and Søren Haahr. Infernal's debut single, " Sorti de L'enfer" was an instrumental dance-track. From there on, she gained worldwide fame and recognition for her work. She is noted for her strong vocals and, along with Paw, created the hit "From Paris to Berlin". With the name of the band Infernal, she has released four albums and has sold millions of copies to date. Her vocal trademark is a growl before hitting a high note. Lina has also recordings under the name Paw & Lina with fellow Infernal member Paw Lagermann. Lina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junda Chen
Junda Chen, also known as Hagen Troy, is a Singaporean musician and composer. He has written songs for famous singers in the Asia music industry such as Ocean Ou, Harlem Yu, Wilbur Pan, Jocie Guo, Rachel Liang and Jolin Tsai. His album ''Answer'' was recommended by Straits Time's Life. It was also the soundtrack of drama "Bountiful Blessings", starring popular Hong Kong actress, Jessica Hsuan during the year. HagenTroy was mentioned by MyPaper as an "artist to note" in May 2013. Work In 2011, Troy made a crossover into the mainstream Chinese Pop market, a releasing his debut Album “Answer”. He was a Health Promotion Board The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Health of the Government of Singapore. It was established in 2001 to act as the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programmes. School ...'s Breathe Ambassador [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Kurstin
Gregory Allen Kurstin (born May 14, 1969) is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. He has won nine Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical in 2017 and 2018, and written and produced four songs that hit #1 on the '' ''Billboard'' Hot 100''. Kurstin collaborated with Adele on the albums '' 25'' and '' 30''. He co-wrote and produced "Easy on Me," the first single from ''30'', which hit the US Hot 100 only five hours after its release and broke all-time records on Spotify with 24 million plays within the first 24 hours it was available. He also co-wrote, produced and played most of the instruments on Adele's record-breaking 2015 single "Hello". Among others, he has worked with Sia, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Maren Morris, Beck, Paul McCartney, Pink, Lily Allen, and the Foo Fighters. He often plays guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, and engineers and programs the records he produces. Kurstin began his career as a jazz pianist and la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nervo (DJs)
Nervo (stylised as NERVO) are an Australian DJ duo comprising twin sisters Olivia and Miriam Nervo (born 18 February 1982). After signing with Sony/ATV Music Publishing at 18 years of age, the sisters pursued careers as songwriting partners and in 2008 they signed with Fredrik Olsson and his Swedish music publishing company Razor Boy Music Publishing, which led to co-writing the Grammy Award-winning single, "When Love Takes Over", performed by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. Early life The Nervo twins were born in Ivanhoe, Melbourne on the night of 18 February 1982. In 2012, the twins told a reporter that they "almost have the same birthday", but in 2021 they said they share a birthday. Olivia was born first.Olivia Nervo: "...We almost have the same birthday." ''Windy City Times'': "Who was born first?" Olivia Nervo: "I was first." The twins were reported 27 years old in December 2009, putting their birth year at 1982. Their parents were Dr. Flaviana Benedetti and Dr. Garry Nerv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Poole
Karen Ann Poole (born 8 January 1971) is an English singer and songwriter. Poole has had over 35 Top 20 UK hits as a songwriter. Biography Karen was born in Chadwell Heath, London, England, and is the daughter of 1960s vocalist Brian Poole, lead singer of the Tremeloes. She gained initial fame with her sister Shelly Poole, as the duo Alisha's Attic. The band had substantial success in the United Kingdom and Europe, and produced three albums including the platinum selling '' Alisha Rules the World''. Alisha's Attic played at the inaugural ''Lilith Fair Festival'' in July 1997. She co-wrote for the musical '' Bridget Jones' Diary'' in 2015, in collaboration with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin. Selected composition credits Poole has written or co-written the following songs for the following artists: * Kylie Minogue – "Red Blooded Woman" (single), "Chocolate" (single) "Cruise Control" and "Sweet Music" from the album ''Body Language'' * Kylie Minogue – "Heart Beat Rock", "No M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrik Korpi
Henrik Korpi (born Gothenburg) is a Swedish songwriter, record producer with Murlyn Music Group. He also is known for collaborating with Mathias Johansson ("Blackcell") under the name Korpi & Blackcell and releasing many recording productions as "Korpi and Blackcell". In the early 1990s, Henrik Korpi moved to London, United Kingdom where he worked in the London club scene. He released electronica records under the name Pigforce (on 4th & Broadway / Island Records). In 1999, he was approached by Murlyn Music and settled back in Sweden working for the music group. He has written and produced a number of important international artists including Bananarama, Dannii Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Holly Valance, Aloha from Hell, Stefanie Heinzmann, The Tweenies ''Tweenies'' is a British live action Puppet children's television series created by Will Brenton and Iain Lauchlan. The programme is focused on four pre-school aged characters, known as the "Tweenies", play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tencent
Tencent Holdings Ltd. () is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate and holding company headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the highest grossing multimedia companies in the world based on revenue. It is also the world’s largest company in the video game industry based on its investments, with Tencent Games being the subdivision of Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) focused on publishing of games. Founded in 1998, its subsidiaries globally market various Internet-related services and products, including in entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other technology. Its twin-skyscraper headquarters, Tencent Seafront Towers (also known as Tencent Binhai Mansion) are based in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. Tencent is the world's largest video game vendor, as well as one of the most financially valuable companies. It is among the largest social media, venture capital, and investment corporations. Its services include social netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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