JJ Lin
Happy belated birthday to Cpop artist JJ Lin, who turned 27 yesterday!!
JJ Lin was born in Singapore and studied at the Anglo-Chinese School. His singing career was launched when he earned a record label under Ocean Butterflies, and he released his first album, Music Voyager, in April 2003. The album gained considerably popular in China, and also earned him the “Best New Artist Award” at the Taiwan Melody Awards.
He released his second album, Haven, in June 2004, which featured the “Song Mu Nai Yi”, the theme song to the Singaporean drama Yin Cha Yang Chuo. This album earned him the Gold Award in the Best New Act category in the 2004 Singapore Hit Awards. He was also selected to perform the 2004 National Day Parade theme song, along with Kit Chan. 2004 also saw him appearing more frequently on Singaporean variety and music shows, including participating in the Project Superstar TV show, contributing to his rising popularity.
In April of 2005 JJ released his third album No. 89757. As a result of this album’s success, JJ earned four awards from the Singapore Hit Awards: Best Local Male Artiste, Best Composing Artist, Best Male Vocalist, and Best Local Music Composition. He also won numerous other awards at programs around Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, and even had a song on the Hito Music Awards’ “Top Ten Golden Songs.”
His fourth album, Cao Cao in February 2006, starting the new year off with a band. This album sold over one million copies in less than a week, and sold progressively well throughout Asia. He followed this release with a world tour, performing in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taipei, and at the Beijing Music Awards he won a whopping five awards: Most Popular Male Artist, Top Twenty Golden Melody, Best Album, Best Producer, and True Hero Award.
JJ’s latest release is his fifth album, West Side, which came out in June 2007. It sold approximately 1.75 million copies worldwide, making it another contribution to JJ’s immense success and popularity all over Asia.
JJ Lin is not only a talented singer but an established songwriter as well. He has written and composed all the songs to all of his albums, and has also contributed works for other popular Chinese artists as well, including A-mei Chang, A-do, Harlem Yu, and Comic Boys. His works have won him several Composition awards at multiple ceremonies in Asia. He also plays the piano, the guitar, and the drums.
In addition, JJ has a small acting biography too. He has appeared in many commercials, including Sprite, Lays, and Cormetto Royale, and acted in the Chinese version of the drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, with a minor role. He also was the voice for a character in the Singaporean animation Legend of the Sea. Most recently, he has achieved a role in the drama Yuan Lai Wo Bu Shuai, which aired in January 2008.
JJ Lin’s experience ranges beyond the entertainment business as well: he is also serving as tourist ambassador for Singapore, whose main aim to promote Singapore while performing in other Asian countries. He has also been an ambassador in an anti-drugs event, and he composed the theme song for this even, which is on his most recent album.
Also known as: Jun Jie Lin, JJ Lim, 林俊杰
Debut Date: April 2003
Label: Ocean Butterflies
Discography:
Albums:
04/10/2003 - Music Voyager
06/08/2004 - Haven
04/01/2005 - No. 89757
02/17/2006 - Cao Cao
06/29/2007 - West Side
Credits: Wikipedia
I’m a BIIIIG fan of JJ Lin. He’s got such a sweet, melodic voice, and his music is just awesome. I can’t believe he composes it all himself! It just makes me love him even more. All of songs are really cool, and his ballads are so nice. I’m not a big fan of Chinese music, but JJ Lin really grabbed my heart when I first heard him. A lot of people compare him to Jay Chou…but personally, I have never liked Jay Chou, but I loved JJ Lin when I first heard him. <3
Jiu Shi Wo (I’m the One) (from first album)
AWWWWWW HE’S SO LITTLE! So adorable. He baby face looks good on him as a youngster. This song is more of a mainstream pop song, and he does a boy-band like dance in the video. It’s so cute. xD; I want to hug him. This song is not very spectacular, in fact, it’s a very typical song, and there’s nothing that stands out about it. But JJ looks so cute. I want to pinch his cheeks. xD; He’s grown up a lot though. *feels pride*
Lyrics | Translation
Di Er Tian Tang (Second Heaven) (from second album)
Ahhhh…..The grown up JJ Lin we all know and love~ This song has a very mystical feel to it. It’s very cool, and JJ’s vocals are very nice. And he raps! In English! Wooow~ He doesn’t do that often. So appreciate it. xD; The video is like a video game, but I’m not entirely sure if this was a video game theme. It seems kind of weird for them to do so much CG for just a video though.. xD; Anyway, overall, it’s just a really cool song.
Lyrics | Translation
Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou (A Thousand Years Later) (from third album)
This song is such a pretty ballad! JJ sings so beautifully, and it’s just so heartfelt that you can feel those feelings in his melodic voice. It’s so cute. I don’t know what he;s singing but if I guy say a song like this to me I would melt into his arms. xD; The emotions in the video are so sad, and the song just reflects loneliness, or JJ missing his lover. So beautiful. <3 *chills*
Lyrics | Translation
Zhi Dui Ni Shuo (Sarangheyo) (from fourth album)
AHHHHHH I LOVE THIS SONG! It’s such a sweet ballad and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He sings so well, and the lyrics of the song are so cute. I want to give JJ a hug. :3 I love how he incorporates Korean into his song, using Sarangheyo. It just makes me so happy to hear this song. And the video is done with an all white background, which probably reflects the purity of his love. =DI just lover this song soooooo much.
Lyrics | Translation
Cao Cao (from fourth album)
This song is so impressive! JJ does a FABULOUS job with the song. This is an excellent example of his amazing songwriting ability. He sings so fabulously, and the theme of Chinese history in the video and the lyrics is captivating. It’s all a story of Chinese history! I love it!~ This song ranks as a favorite of mine. It’s just so awesome!
Lyrics | Translations
Down (from fourth album)
I just love this song! It’s a sweet, slow, ballad that’s filled with emotion. The lyrics are slightly confusing, but you can feel the underlying element of sadness in the song. It’s so pretty! JJ sings awesome as usual, and it’s difficult not to sing along once you know the lyrics, even if it is a sad song. This was like, the first song I heard from him, and I loved it immediately.
Lyrics
Sha Shou (Assassin/Killer) (from fifth album)
Ok, the first thing I have to say about this video is that JJ looks ADORABLE with his glasses. xD; He reminds me of Jaejoong from TVXQ when he has glasses on. ANYWAYS, this song has a very slight element of R&B in it. It’s got a slower tempo and soft vocals, and JJ dances in the video. The song is obviously about a killer, which is what JJ plays in the video. It’s kind of hard to comprehend, since he’s so darn cute. xD But he does do a good job of looking crazy. xD And the song definitely reflects it. It’s really cool. I like it. =D
Lyrics | Translation
Download:
Jiu Shi Wo (I’m the One)
Di Er Tian Tang (Second Heaven)
Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou (A Thousand Years Later)
Zhi Dui Ni Shuo (Sarangheyo)
Cao Cao
Down (Reuploaded)
Sha Shou (Assassin)
As usual commenting is good. =D
JJ Lin was born in Singapore and studied at the Anglo-Chinese School. His singing career was launched when he earned a record label under Ocean Butterflies, and he released his first album, Music Voyager, in April 2003. The album gained considerably popular in China, and also earned him the “Best New Artist Award” at the Taiwan Melody Awards.
He released his second album, Haven, in June 2004, which featured the “Song Mu Nai Yi”, the theme song to the Singaporean drama Yin Cha Yang Chuo. This album earned him the Gold Award in the Best New Act category in the 2004 Singapore Hit Awards. He was also selected to perform the 2004 National Day Parade theme song, along with Kit Chan. 2004 also saw him appearing more frequently on Singaporean variety and music shows, including participating in the Project Superstar TV show, contributing to his rising popularity.
In April of 2005 JJ released his third album No. 89757. As a result of this album’s success, JJ earned four awards from the Singapore Hit Awards: Best Local Male Artiste, Best Composing Artist, Best Male Vocalist, and Best Local Music Composition. He also won numerous other awards at programs around Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, and even had a song on the Hito Music Awards’ “Top Ten Golden Songs.”
His fourth album, Cao Cao in February 2006, starting the new year off with a band. This album sold over one million copies in less than a week, and sold progressively well throughout Asia. He followed this release with a world tour, performing in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taipei, and at the Beijing Music Awards he won a whopping five awards: Most Popular Male Artist, Top Twenty Golden Melody, Best Album, Best Producer, and True Hero Award.
JJ’s latest release is his fifth album, West Side, which came out in June 2007. It sold approximately 1.75 million copies worldwide, making it another contribution to JJ’s immense success and popularity all over Asia.
JJ Lin is not only a talented singer but an established songwriter as well. He has written and composed all the songs to all of his albums, and has also contributed works for other popular Chinese artists as well, including A-mei Chang, A-do, Harlem Yu, and Comic Boys. His works have won him several Composition awards at multiple ceremonies in Asia. He also plays the piano, the guitar, and the drums.
In addition, JJ has a small acting biography too. He has appeared in many commercials, including Sprite, Lays, and Cormetto Royale, and acted in the Chinese version of the drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, with a minor role. He also was the voice for a character in the Singaporean animation Legend of the Sea. Most recently, he has achieved a role in the drama Yuan Lai Wo Bu Shuai, which aired in January 2008.
JJ Lin’s experience ranges beyond the entertainment business as well: he is also serving as tourist ambassador for Singapore, whose main aim to promote Singapore while performing in other Asian countries. He has also been an ambassador in an anti-drugs event, and he composed the theme song for this even, which is on his most recent album.
Also known as: Jun Jie Lin, JJ Lim, 林俊杰
Debut Date: April 2003
Label: Ocean Butterflies
Discography:
Albums:
04/10/2003 - Music Voyager
06/08/2004 - Haven
04/01/2005 - No. 89757
02/17/2006 - Cao Cao
06/29/2007 - West Side
Credits: Wikipedia
I’m a BIIIIG fan of JJ Lin. He’s got such a sweet, melodic voice, and his music is just awesome. I can’t believe he composes it all himself! It just makes me love him even more. All of songs are really cool, and his ballads are so nice. I’m not a big fan of Chinese music, but JJ Lin really grabbed my heart when I first heard him. A lot of people compare him to Jay Chou…but personally, I have never liked Jay Chou, but I loved JJ Lin when I first heard him. <3
Jiu Shi Wo (I’m the One) (from first album)
AWWWWWW HE’S SO LITTLE! So adorable. He baby face looks good on him as a youngster. This song is more of a mainstream pop song, and he does a boy-band like dance in the video. It’s so cute. xD; I want to hug him. This song is not very spectacular, in fact, it’s a very typical song, and there’s nothing that stands out about it. But JJ looks so cute. I want to pinch his cheeks. xD; He’s grown up a lot though. *feels pride*
Lyrics | Translation
Click to viewDi Er Tian Tang (Second Heaven) (from second album)
Ahhhh…..The grown up JJ Lin we all know and love~ This song has a very mystical feel to it. It’s very cool, and JJ’s vocals are very nice. And he raps! In English! Wooow~ He doesn’t do that often. So appreciate it. xD; The video is like a video game, but I’m not entirely sure if this was a video game theme. It seems kind of weird for them to do so much CG for just a video though.. xD; Anyway, overall, it’s just a really cool song.
Lyrics | Translation
Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou (A Thousand Years Later) (from third album)
This song is such a pretty ballad! JJ sings so beautifully, and it’s just so heartfelt that you can feel those feelings in his melodic voice. It’s so cute. I don’t know what he;s singing but if I guy say a song like this to me I would melt into his arms. xD; The emotions in the video are so sad, and the song just reflects loneliness, or JJ missing his lover. So beautiful. <3 *chills*
Lyrics | Translation
Zhi Dui Ni Shuo (Sarangheyo) (from fourth album)
AHHHHHH I LOVE THIS SONG! It’s such a sweet ballad and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He sings so well, and the lyrics of the song are so cute. I want to give JJ a hug. :3 I love how he incorporates Korean into his song, using Sarangheyo. It just makes me so happy to hear this song. And the video is done with an all white background, which probably reflects the purity of his love. =DI just lover this song soooooo much.
Lyrics | Translation
Cao Cao (from fourth album)
This song is so impressive! JJ does a FABULOUS job with the song. This is an excellent example of his amazing songwriting ability. He sings so fabulously, and the theme of Chinese history in the video and the lyrics is captivating. It’s all a story of Chinese history! I love it!~ This song ranks as a favorite of mine. It’s just so awesome!
Lyrics | Translations
Down (from fourth album)
I just love this song! It’s a sweet, slow, ballad that’s filled with emotion. The lyrics are slightly confusing, but you can feel the underlying element of sadness in the song. It’s so pretty! JJ sings awesome as usual, and it’s difficult not to sing along once you know the lyrics, even if it is a sad song. This was like, the first song I heard from him, and I loved it immediately.
Lyrics
Sha Shou (Assassin/Killer) (from fifth album)
Ok, the first thing I have to say about this video is that JJ looks ADORABLE with his glasses. xD; He reminds me of Jaejoong from TVXQ when he has glasses on. ANYWAYS, this song has a very slight element of R&B in it. It’s got a slower tempo and soft vocals, and JJ dances in the video. The song is obviously about a killer, which is what JJ plays in the video. It’s kind of hard to comprehend, since he’s so darn cute. xD But he does do a good job of looking crazy. xD And the song definitely reflects it. It’s really cool. I like it. =D
Lyrics | Translation
Download:
Jiu Shi Wo (I’m the One)
Di Er Tian Tang (Second Heaven)
Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou (A Thousand Years Later)
Zhi Dui Ni Shuo (Sarangheyo)
Cao Cao
Down (Reuploaded)
Sha Shou (Assassin)
As usual commenting is good. =D