Li Daimo (Chinese: 李代沫; pinyin: Lǐ Daìmò; born 9 May 1988 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang), also known as Demon Li, is a Chinese singer who rose to fame after being discovered during the first season of The Voice of China.
Li Daimo | |
|---|---|
| 李代沫 | |
| Born | 9 May 1988 Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2012–Now |
| Style | C-pop, Pop, Ballad |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Biography edit
The voice of China edit
Li learned clarinet and singing in his childhood, and attended Shenyang Conservatory of Music. He was overweight while a university student, but achieved a slim figure prior to his participation in The Voice of China through a strict diet.[1]
In 2012, Li took part in the first season of The Voice of China, singing Wanting Qu's You Exist in My Song (我的歌声里), and was selected to join the team of mentor Liu Huan.[2]
Music career edit
After competing on "The Voice of China", Li released 2 solo albums: "My Voice" (2012),[3] and "Sensitive" (2013), both of which were well received among Chinese music fans.[4]
In July 2013, while promoting his 3rd solo album "There is No 'Just Nice' in Love" (2013), Li came out as a gay man, and gained overwhelming support from netizens on China's popular microblogging site Sina Weibo.[5]
On 17 March 2014, Li was arrested by Beijing police due to drug possession.[6] On 27 May 2014, the court found Li guilty, and sentenced him to nine months in prison and a fine of 2,000 Yuan.[7] He was released from prison in December 2014, after serving seven months, earlier than his original nine-month sentence, due to good behavior.[8]
After his release from prison, Li resumed his music career and started working on new projects. In 2016, after two years of work, Li released his fourth studio album "Thank You" (2016), promoting it with performances on various television shows in China. Since then, he has continued composing new songs, while collaborating and performing with other artists.
In 2017, Li released his 5th studio album entitled "Come, I'm Here" (2017), under the label Dream Ring Entertainment, which included one song in English.
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- "My Voice" (2012)[3]
- "Sensitive" (2013)[4]
- "There is No 'Just Nice' in Love" (2013)[9]
- "Thank You" (2016)[9]
- "Come, I'm Here" (2017)[citation needed]
Singles edit
- Simple Things
- Codice
- In My Song
- Am I the One You Love the Most?
- Wound
- If You Aren't Here
- Regret
- In My Bones
- I Can't Get It
- I Loved That Face
References edit
- ^ "组图：李代沫减肥前旧照曝光 曾是300斤大胖子".
- ^ "曲婉婷：我是有原则的人！". 楚天金报. 26 August 2012. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ a b "YESASIA: Demon My Voice (China Version) CD - Demon Li, Jiu Zhou Yin Xiang Chu Ban Gong Si - Mandarin Music - Free Shipping". www.yesasia.com.
- ^ a b "YESASIA: Sensitive (China Version) CD - Demon Li, Jiu Zhou Yin Xiang Chu Ban Gong Si - Mandarin Music - Free Shipping". www.yesasia.com.
- ^ Wu Ping, The Diplomat. "Acceptance of China's Urban LGBT Community Grows". The Diplomat.
- ^ 网易. ""好声音"歌手李代沫吸毒被抓 盘点吸毒被抓明星". Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ 李代沫被从轻处罚获刑9个月 当庭表示不上诉 资料来源：新华网
- ^ Jessica. "Voice singer Li Daimo released from jail".
- ^ a b "李代沫 共收藏 15张专辑 72首歌词 ※ Mojim.com 魔镜歌词网". mojim.com.
External links edit
- Li Daimo on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Li Daimo on Tencent Weibo