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| Soulboy | ||||
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| Released | 18 November 2005[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Mandopop, Soul, R&B[2][3][4][5] | |||
| Length | 49:26 | |||
| Language | Mandarin | |||
| Label | Warner Music Hong Kong | |||
| Producer | Khalil Fong, Edward Chan, Charles Lee | |||
| Khalil Fong chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Soulboy | ||||
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Soulboy is the debut Mandarin album by Hong Kong Mandopop artist Khalil Fong. It was released on 18 November 2005 by Warner Music Hong Kong.[1][4]
Background
editIn this album Khalil Fong's musical talent began to show in his childhood. He grew up in Hawaii, a diverse music culture. Due to his father was a professional drummer, he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in his teens, he taught himself to play the guitar and actively submitted his own music audition tapes to record companies. The different life experiences in the East and the West culture provided him with rich materials and inspiration for his first music album to creation, making his works full of the collision and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.He also desire to borrow soul music popular among black people, integrate it into the foundation of Chinese music, and develop a unique musical style.[2]
On 5 May 2005, Khalil Fong was the opening guest of F.I.R's Live Broadcast Concert. He wore all white Clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".[6]
The theme of the album is "World Harmony".[2][7][8]The album title is also the name used when Khalil Fong serves as an instrumental accompaniment for his own and other singers' songs.[9][4]He got into the groovy headspace of many of his famous earlier hits, such as Spring Breeze(春風吹) and Everyday (每天每天)from his debut album.[10]
Composition
editKhalil Fong's unique singing voice controls the strong R&B style of the album. "Spring Breeze" combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western blues lyrics with a strong local flavor such as "peach blossoms(桃花), willow trees(柳树), Yumen Pass(玉门关), Nanniwan(南泥湾)" and soothing melody, making this love song full of pop flavor.[2]
Track listing
editAll arranger is Khalil Fong. All producer are Khalil Fong, Edward Chan, Charles Lee.
| No. | Title | Melody | Lyrics | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Prologue | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
| 02 | Little Sister(妹妹) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
| 03 | Spring Breeze (春風吹) | Khalil Fong | Chow Yiu-fai | Khalil Fong |
| 04 | Everyday (每天每天) | Khalil Fong | Chen Yuzhen | Khalil Fong |
| 05 | Woman (女人) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong,Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
| 06 | Tell Me How to Say (叫我怎麼說) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
| 07 | Who's Scared (哪怕) | Khalil Fong | Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
| 08 | Sound of the South (南音) | Khalil Fong | Albert Leung | Khalil Fong |
| 09 | Can We？(我們能不能) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
| 10 | Jump (跳) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
| 11 | Conclusion (總結) | Khalil Fong | Chow Yiu-fai | Khalil Fong |
| 12 | Rushing (趕場) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong,Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
| 13 | Waiting for You to Be Back (等著你回來) | Yan Kuan | Khalil Fong,Yan Kuan | Khalil Fong |
| 14 | Know You(Hidden Track) (認識你) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
Award
editIFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Male Newcomers.[11] Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award nominated in 2006 .[12]
| Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Music Media Awards | The 6th Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award[12] | Soulboy | Nominated |
| Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFPIHongKong | Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Male[11] | Soulboy | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "HMV Soul boy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
- ^ a b c d "岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同". 贵州音乐广播. 贵州网络广播电视台. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Soulboy – Khalil Fong". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"" (in Chinese). Sohu. 15 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "A man of the world". AsiaOne. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "方大同是巨蟹座 方大同演艺生涯和好听的歌集合" (in Chinese). 闽南网. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同：即使不做專輯也不會停止創作" (in Chinese). Hypebeast (company). 19 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 15 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself". The Straits Times. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b IFPI Hong Kong "Ifpihk". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b "第六届华语音乐传媒大奖提名名单" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 28 June 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
External links
edit- (in Chinese)Soulboy
- (in Chinese) Khalil Fong discography
- Khalil Fong Website
- Soulboy at Discogs
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