T.A.O is the first EP of the Chinese singer Z.Tao, released on July 23, 2015 by Huang Z.TAO Studio.[1]

T.A.O
EP by
ReleasedJuly 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)
GenreDance
LanguageMandarin
LabelHuang Z.TAO Studio
Z.Tao chronology
T.A.O
(2015)
Z.TAO
(2015)
Singles from T.A.O
  1. "T.A.O"
    Released: July 23, 2015

Background and release edit

In June 2015, it was reported that Tao had set up his own personal management agency in China to manage his solo activities, entitled Huang Z.TAO Studio.[2] Tao revealed a mysterious teaser image through its official account on Weibo on July 9.[3][4] It was revealed on July 13 that Tao officially launch their first mini-album.[5][6]

The mini-album was released in China on July 23, 2015[7] where it sold over 670 000 within its first week.[8]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."T.A.O"陈宏宇 (Chen Hong-Yu), Huang ZitaoTaylor Parks, Huang Zitao, Kenn Miel, Oliver Smith, Daryl K.03:20
2."One Heart"代岳东 (Generation Dong Yue), Daryl K., Huang Zitao (Rap)Daryl K., Calvin C03:33
3."Yesterday"王韵韵 (Wang Yun Yun), Huang Zitao (Rap)宫阁 (Palace Court)04:26
Total length:11:19

Sales edit

Region Sales
China 746,522+ [9]

References edit

  1. ^ "타오, 中 솔로곡 가사 논란…엑소 활동 저격했나? '팬들이 뿔났다'" (in Korean). NewsWay. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "타오, 中 1인 기획사 '타오 공작실' 설립…엑소 탈퇴 공식화" (in Korean). Naver. June 12, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Tao Signals the Start of Official Solo Activities with Image Teaser- "Z.Tao Coming 7.13"". Soompi. July 9, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "엑소 떠난 타오, 중국서 솔로 활동 예고 "7.13 커밍 순"" (in Korean). TVDaily. July 10, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. ^ "Tao (Huang Zitao) Confirms Solo Mini Album Release in China". Soompi. July 12, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "타오, 결국 엑소 떠났다..오는 23일 中서 솔로 앨범 발매" (in Korean). Daum. July 13, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "Tao (Z.Tao) reveals his dark, moody MV for Chinese solo debut song 'T.A.O'". Allkpop. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "黄子韬新专辑狂销67万 中国正版音乐时代到来_娱乐_腾讯网". ent.qq.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  9. ^ T.A.O sales in two of China's major music platforms: