Hsiao Hung-jen
Hsiao Hung-jen (Chinese: 蕭閎仁; pinyin: Xiāo Hóng Rén; Wade–Giles: Hsiao Hung Jen; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siau Hông-jîn; sometimes Xiao Hong Ren; born 21 August 1984) is a Taiwanese musician who notably mixes Taiwanese Hokkien, 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.[1]
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![]() The singer Hung-jen Hsiao (Chinese: 蕭閎仁) with his fan after the TV show Super Star: I Want to Be A Singer, 2013 | |||||||
Born | 21 August 1984 | ||||||
Occupation | Singer-songwriter, musician | ||||||
Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 蕭閎仁 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 萧闳仁 | ||||||
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Musical career | |||||||
Origin | Taiwan | ||||||
Genres | C-pop, C-rock | ||||||
Instruments | Piano, vocals, keyboards | ||||||
Labels | Sony BMG Asia (2008–present) | ||||||
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"[2]) and F.I.R.'s Ian Chen.[3] 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.[4] His third album was released on 31 December 2010.
Hsiao was nominated in 2009 for "Best Newcomer" in Taiwan's 20th Golden Melody Awards.
References
- http://www.yesasia.com/us/hsiao-hung-jen-debut-album/1011010248-0-0-0-en/info.html
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/31/1881s400615.htm
- http://www.sonymusic.com.hk/hsiaohungjen/