Hsiao Hung-jen

Hsiao Hung-jen
Background information
Chinese name 蕭閎仁 (traditional)
Chinese name 萧闳仁 (simplified)
Pinyin Xiāo Hóng Rén (Mandarin)
Pe̍h-ōe-jī Siau Hông-jîn (Hokkien)
Origin Taiwan
Born (1984-08-21) August 21, 1984
Occupation Singer-songwriter, musician
Genre(s) C-pop, C-rock
Instrument(s) Piano, vocals, keyboards
Label(s) Sony BMG Asia (2008–present)
Years active 2008–present

Hsiao Hung-jen (simplified Chinese: 萧闳仁; traditional Chinese: 蕭閎仁; pinyin: Xiāo Hóng Rén; Wade–Giles: Hsiao Hung Jen; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siau Hông-jîn; sometimes Xiao Hong Ren) (born August 21, 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]

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 December 31, 2010.

Hsiao was nominated in 2009 for "Best Newcomer" in Taiwan's 20th Golden Melody Awards.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.yesasia.com/us/hsiao-hung-jen-debut-album/1011010248-0-0-0-en/info.html
  2. ↑ http://www.jaychoustudio.com/archives/hsiao-hung-jens-first-single-gets-jay-chou-to-direct-mv/776
  3. ↑ http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/31/1881s400615.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.sonymusic.com.hk/hsiaohungjen/
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