Jolin Tsai and Grammy-nominated producer Steve Aoki issued a single for Chinese to sing in European and American pop music circles
Today, Asian electronic music label Liquid State (a joint establishment of Tencent Music and Sony Music) teamed up with Asian queen Jolin Tsai, Grammy-nominated music producer Steve Aoki, and American singer-songwriter MAX to jointly release “Equal In The Darkness)” Chinese and English version single.
Following the joint release of the single “Stars Align” with the top 100 DJ R3HAB at the beginning of the year, Jolin Tsai joined hands with Grammy-nominated electronic producer Steve Aoki and double-platinum certified American singer-songwriter MAX to perform the lyrical electronic song “Du Equal In The Darkness
The gentle voices of Jolin Tsai and MAX slowly revealed the voices contained in the song: In the dark, we are all timid, and because of this, we are all equal. Avoiding the hustle and bustle of the world, facing the purest soul, we are all the same in the dark, there is no difference… And for the interpretation of the male voice in the Chinese version of the song, the American singer MAX is invited and encouraged by Jolin Tsai Next, overcome obstacles and practice Chinese hard. Through repeated concentrated practice in a short period of time, the single was finally performed perfectly.
For the English version of the song, Jolin Tsai and MAX’s duet are fluent and smooth. At the same time, the English fast-paced dance version also brings a different electronic music audition experience. This cross-regional and cross-cultural song cooperation between the three artists can be described as a true fusion of Chinese and Western cultures – musicians from different backgrounds have come together with music as a link and song as an opportunity. Returning to the theme of the song’s lyrics “We are all the same in the dark, there is no difference”, to bring a different audiovisual experience to listeners all over the world. The two versions of the song were simultaneously launched on the global platform on October 21, allowing this Chinese song to reach more overseas listeners and realize the output of Mandarin culture.
Steve Aoki has been ranked among the top 100 DJs in the world for many consecutive years and is known as one of the hardest working DJs in the world. As “one of the most popular artists in the world”, he has an average of 250 tours around the world every year. He said: “The lyrical expression of this song is really wonderful. The message behind the song is ordinary and true, which touches people’s hearts. . I am very happy to be able to participate in the creation of this song. This song represents the idea that no matter where you come from, no matter who you are, we are just all beings in the dark and equal. I am very excited. I can bring all my enthusiasm and effort to this project with Jolin Tsai and MAX. We can collaborate across time zones and geography. I think we can create something special for everyone.”
MAX’s music has always flowed sincerely, moving people’s hearts with melody, and conveying joy, anger, sorrow and joy with singing. He was named “the young pop singer” by the international fashion men’s magazine “GQ” and “one of the most popular pop stars” by the American music bulletin board Billboard. MAX mentioned: “It’s the first time to learn Chinese for this song, and to be able to collaborate with two top artists, Jolin Tsai and Steve Aoki. I am very honored and very happy. I have known Steve Aoki for a long time. The professionalism and production ability are admirable; Jolin Tsai’s talent is infinitely admired by me, her voice is moving, and her professional attitude towards work is the motivation for me to work hard to learn Chinese. This cooperation is definitely an unforgettable experience for me. “
Jolin Tsai, the queen of Asian pop songs, said: “This is a very happy collaboration. Like the song, Steve Aoki and MAX both have different lives and cultures, but we collaborated on this song together. The melody of the song was captured from the beginning. My ears, so we interpret the two versions in Chinese and English so that Chinese can be heard in the European and American music circles. MAX’s Chinese learning ability is great! It’s a great honor to be able to work with Steve Aoki.”
The two singles were released worldwide by Liquid State. Liquid State, an Asian music electronic label based in Hong Kong, facing Asia and radiating the world, was jointly established by Sony Music Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment. The label aims to incubate local musicians and promote local music, and build a bridge between Chinese and Western music culture. In early 2021, he took the lead in joining hands with Jolin Tsai and jointly released the global hot single “Stars Align” with the top 100 Dutch DJ R3HAB, which also became the theme song of PUBG Mobile’s global 3rd anniversary event. And this cooperation will once again combine China and the West to promote cultural exchanges between Asian and global musicians.
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