MCHotDog (; born April 10, 1978) is a Taiwanese

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artist known for his use of

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in his songs. In 2001, his four mini-CDs sold over 220,000 copies. In 2004, he toured with

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in the North American Kill Kitty tour. In 2006, MCHotDog released an album ''Wake Up'', which contains hit song 「我愛臺妹」 (I Love Taiwanese Girls). 「我愛臺妹」 is currently featured in a commercial for Kuang Chuan Tea Time. It sampled

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's " The One You Love" and

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's " I'll Be Around". The track won "Best Karaoke Song" at the 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards, presented by Taiwanese radio station Hit FM. ''Wake Up'' was both a critically acclaimed album as well as a commercial success, as it provided MCHotDog with crossover appeal. In 2008, MCHotDog released a new album called ''Mr. Almost''. He has been a judge on

The Rap of China ''The Rap of China'' (), formerly known as (), is a Chinese rap competition show produced by iQiyi. The show was carried out in the form of three groups of producers Kris Wu, Will Pan, MC HotDog and Chang Chen-yue judging the performance of the ...

television show.

Career

MC HotDog's career began when he was a student at

Fu Jen Catholic University Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU, FJCU or Fu Jen; or ) is a private Catholic university in Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The university was founded in 1925 in Beijing at the request of Pope Pius XI and re-established in Taiwan in 1961 at ...

, which he attended from 1996 to 2001. During this period, he self-published his music through the website "Master U". These songs attracted significant attention from the Mandarin-speaking hip-hop community, leading HotDog to be regarded as Taiwan's first underground rap artist. After performing at a 1999 concert, HotDog was introduced by the venue owner to figures from the Magic Stone Music label. He subsequently signed with Big Circus Music Studio, a subsidiary of Magic Stone that also represented artists like

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, in 2000. Through Big Circus, HotDog released a sequence of four EPs throughout 2001, which collectively sold over 300,000 copies. In 2002 and 2003, MC HotDog was unable to release any music, as he was performing his

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. However, after his discharge from the military, he rapidly began touring. In 2004 and 2005, HotDog supported

in tours throughout Taiwan, the United States, and Hong Kong. He also performed at the 17th Golden Melody Awards in 2006. MC HotDog released his first studio album, ''Wake Up'', in January 2006. This album proved to be a critical success, winning Best Mandarin Album at the 18th Golden Melody Awards. HotDog also followed the album's release with an April 2006 solo concert at Taipei World Trade Center II. MC HotDog followed ''Wake Up'' with the 2008 album ''Mr. Almost'' and the 2012 album ''Poverty Million Star''. In 2017, MC HotDog joined the cast of reality competition show ''

'' as a judge. He continued to serve in this role for the show's second and third seasons. HotDog also appeared as a contestant on the reality show '' Call Me by Fire'' in 2021. MC HotDog served as an instructor for "Rap for Youth" in 2020.

Personal life

In a 2014 interview, MC HotDog stated that during his youth he had taken drugs such as

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, and

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, but that he had since quit for the sake of his health.

Musical work

Extended play

Regular album

"Brothers True Colors Sunset" (G.U.T.S.)

Extended play

Single

Host works

Music Television Taiwan Channel（MTV.tw）'What can you expect from a dog but a bark'（狗嘴不吐象牙）''Hot Dog Show''，Cooperate with Dwagie. -During the show: September 11, 2007 IQIYI '

' One of the instructors, commented with Chang Chen-yue. IQIYI '

2' One of the instructors, Partner with Z Chang Chen-yue again. YouTube, ETtoday News Cloud,

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(CTi TV), Taiwan Television Enterprise(TTV), IQIYI 'Dancing Diamond 52'Special tutor

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'Rap for Youth' one of the mentors.

Other work

Film and television works

movie：A Strong Insect Crossing The River（猛虫过江）as Zaihu（在虎） Web drama：SOHU 'Need for Lady 4'（极品女士4） Ad：Galactic online（银河线上）'I have money Online'，Xiaoyaohuyu(逍遥互娱) 'Inuyasha Jade Hunting Journey'（犬夜叉寻玉之旅）

concert

Award record

References

External links

Kill Kitty Tour 2004 site
* (traditional Chines
Official website
ref> {{DEFAULTSORT:HotDog, MC 1978 births Living people Taiwanese male singers Taiwanese rappers Fu Jen Catholic University alumni Musicians from Taipei