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==Background==
==Background==
In this album ''Soulboy'''s music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in [[Hawaii]] and love [[Ritchie Valens]] music.<ref>{{Citation|last=Baha'i Blog|title=Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同|date=2017-07-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-07-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Due to his father was a professional [[drummer]], he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the [[guitar]] and actively submitted his own music audition [[Demo (music)|demo]] 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.<ref name="sina1">{{cite web |url=https://www.gzstv.com/a/fb4477db029548dc87e90e8d4056fc78 |title=岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同 |publisher=贵州网络广播电视台 |work=贵州音乐广播 |date=18 October 2021|access-date=29 June 2024 }}</ref>
In this album ''Soulboy'''s music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in [[Hawaii]] and love [[Ritchie Valens]] music.<ref>{{Citation|last=Baha'i Blog|title=Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同|date=2017-07-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-07-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Due to his father was a professional [[drummer]], he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the [[guitar]] and actively submitted his own music audition [[Demo (music)|demo]] tapes to record companies, under difficultly chose circumstances, [[Warner Music Group|Warner records]] finally chose Fong. 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.<ref name="sina1">{{cite web |url=https://www.gzstv.com/a/fb4477db029548dc87e90e8d4056fc78 |title=岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同 |publisher=贵州网络广播电视台 |work=贵州音乐广播 |date=18 October 2021|access-date=29 June 2024 }}</ref>


On 5 May 2005, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group [[F.I.R]]'s live broadcast concert. He wore all white Clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mnw.cn/news/ent/741141.html |title=方大同是巨蟹座 方大同演艺生涯和好听的歌集合|language=zh |date=6 April 2014 |publisher=闽南网 |access-date=29 June 2024}}</ref>
On 5 May 2005, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group [[F.I.R]]'s live broadcast concert. He wore all white clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mnw.cn/news/ent/741141.html |title=方大同是巨蟹座 方大同演艺生涯和好听的歌集合|language=zh |date=6 April 2014 |publisher=闽南网 |access-date=29 June 2024}}</ref>


==Composition==
==Composition==
The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of Khalil Fong's unique singing voice controls the [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] style and combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western [[blues]] lyrics with a strong local flavor such as "[[peach|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.<ref name="sina1"></ref>
The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of Fong's unique singing voice controls the [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] style and combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western [[blues]] lyrics with a strong local flavor words such as "[[peach|peach blossoms]](桃花), [[willow trees]](柳树), [[Yumen Pass]](玉门关), [[Nanniwan]](南泥湾)" and soothing melody, making this love lyric song full of [[pop music]] flavor.<ref name="sina1"></ref>


==Title and art work promotion==
==Title and art work promotion==
The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.<ref name="sina1"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/hk/2018/3/khalil-fong-interview|title=HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同：即使不做專輯也不會停止創作|publisher=[[Hypebeast (company)]]|date=2018-03-19| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2011-10-10/detail-iavxeafr7168640.d.html?from=wap|title=点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2011-10-10| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>The title was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment for his own and other singers' songs.<ref >{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2008-02-15/detail-iawzunex7693104.d.html?from=wap|title=音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref><ref name="Sohu">{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20080215/n255170048.shtml|title=香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"|publisher=[[Sohu]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>
The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.<ref name="sina1"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/hk/2018/3/khalil-fong-interview|title=HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同：即使不做專輯也不會停止創作|publisher=[[Hypebeast (company)]]|date=2018-03-19| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2011-10-10/detail-iavxeafr7168640.d.html?from=wap|title=点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2011-10-10| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>The title ''Soulboy'' was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment teamwork for his own and other singers' songs.<ref >{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2008-02-15/detail-iawzunex7693104.d.html?from=wap|title=音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref><ref name="Sohu">{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20080215/n255170048.shtml|title=香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"|publisher=[[Sohu]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>


==Released and reception==
==Released and reception==
The album was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the [[Mandopop]] groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong [[David Tao]]" and "Hong Kong [[Jay Chou]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/concert-review-khalil-fong-lets-the-music-speak-for-itself|title=Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself |publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|date=2019-02-17| language=en|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref>
The album ''Soulboy'' was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the [[Mandopop]] groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong [[David Tao]]" and "Hong Kong [[Jay Chou]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/concert-review-khalil-fong-lets-the-music-speak-for-itself|title=Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself |publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|date=2019-02-17| language=en|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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==Credits and personnel==
==Credits and personnel==
*A&R – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui
*[[A&R]] – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui
*Arranged By Vocals, Instruments – [[Khalil Fong]]
*Arranged by Vocals, Instruments – [[Khalil Fong]]
*Art Direction – Eunice Volume2
*Art Direction – Eunice Volume 2
*Executive-Producer – Gary Chan
*Executive-Producer – Gary Chan
*Graphic Design – Tony Volume2
*Graphic Design – Tony Volume 2
*Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy
*Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy
*Photography By – Paul Tsang
*Photography By – Paul Tsang

Revision as of 16:05, 5 July 2024

Soulboy
Studio album by
Khalil Fong
Released18 November 2005[1]
Recorded2005
GenreMandopop, Soul, R&B[2][3][4][5]
Length49:26
LanguageMandarin
LabelWarner Music Hong Kong
ProducerKhalil Fong, Edward Chan, Charles Lee
Khalil Fong chronology
Soulboy
(2005) 		This Love
(2006)
Singles from Soulboy
  1. "Spring Breeze"
    Released: 5 May 2005

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

In this album Soulboy's music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in Hawaii and love Ritchie Valens music.[6] Due to his father was a professional drummer, he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the guitar and actively submitted his own music audition demo tapes to record companies, under difficultly chose circumstances, Warner records finally chose Fong. 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, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group F.I.R's live broadcast concert. He wore all white clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".[7]

Composition

The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of Fong's unique singing voice controls the R&B style and combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western blues lyrics with a strong local flavor words 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 lyric song full of pop music flavor.[2]

Title and art work promotion

The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.[2][8][9]The title Soulboy was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment teamwork for his own and other singers' songs.[10][4]

Released and reception

The album Soulboy was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the Mandopop groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong David Tao" and "Hong Kong Jay Chou"[11]

Track listing

All 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 [zh] 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

Credits and personnel

  • A&R – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui
  • Arranged by Vocals, Instruments – Khalil Fong
  • Art Direction – Eunice Volume 2
  • Executive-Producer – Gary Chan
  • Graphic Design – Tony Volume 2
  • Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy
  • Photography By – Paul Tsang
  • Post Production – Cyndi Fung, Maggie Cheung, Shannie Yu
  • Mixing – Frankie Hung, Edward Chan, David Sum, Simon Li
  • Producer – Charles Lee, Edward Chan, Khalil Fong

Accolades

IFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Male Local Newcomers.[12] Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award nominated in 2006 .[13]

Awards and nominations for Soulboy
Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
IFPI Hong Kong 2005 Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Local Male Newcomers Won [12]
Chinese Music Media Awards [zh] 2006 The 6th Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award Nominated [13]

References

  1. ^ a b "HMV Soul boy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Soulboy – Khalil Fong". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "A man of the world". AsiaOne. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ^ Baha'i Blog (16 July 2017), Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同, archived from the original on 14 December 2021, retrieved 17 July 2017
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself". The Straits Times. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  12. ^ a b IFPI Hong Kong "Ifpihk". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
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