Khalil Fong
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| Chinese name | 方大同 |
| Pinyin | Fāng Dàtóng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | fong1 daai6 tung4 (Cantonese) |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Born | July 14, 1983 Hawaii, United States |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Genre(s) | Soul, Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, percussion |
| Label(s) | Warner Music Hong Kong (2005–present) |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Official Website | Official homepage |
Khalil Fong (Chinese: 方大同) was born on 14 July 1983. He is an American born, Hong Kong-based soul Mandopop singer-songwriter signed to the Warner Music Hong Kong.
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[edit] Biography
Fong was born in Hawaii and his family moved to Shanghai when he was 6. His father, Les Fong (an American-born Chinese from San Francisco, California), wanted Khalil to learn more about Chinese culture. Six years later, they moved to Guangzhou and lived there for about 2 years. Afterwards, they moved to Hong Kong.
Khalil was self-taught on guitar and piano at the age of 15 and 18 respectively. In the meantime, he started writing songs and sent demos to music producers. When he was 16, he sent demos, which he had written, to music producers. Four years later, Warner Music Hong Kong finally recruited him as their producer. Khalil is a Bahá'í.[1]
In 2005,he had his first CD “Soulboy” released on Warner Records HK label. On December 29, 2006, Khalil released his second album “This Love”(愛愛愛).
[edit] Musical influences
His favorite music genres are Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz, 50's Doowop and Rock.
Musicians that have influenced Khalil's style:
- Singers: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo, Steely Dan, N.E.R.D
- Soul singers: Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire
- Neo-Soul Artistes: Glenn Lewis, Musiq
- Jazz Artistes: Bill Evans, Chet Baker, John Coltrane.
- 50's Artistes: Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Jackie Wilson
[edit] Career
Although based in Hong Kong, his career and popularity grew in Taiwan. This is because his songs are sung in Mandarin rather than Cantonese. When asked, Khalil explained that Mandarin was his second language, next to English, and that he could express himself better in Mandarin rather than Cantonese. His albums are released by Warner Music Taiwan in Taiwan.
In addition to his own songs, Khalil Fong has also composed songs for other artists in Hong Kong and Taiwan, such as Amei Chang, Eason Chan, Fiona Sit, Andy Lau, Shiga Lin and Jacky Cheung.
[edit] Warner Music (2005 to present)
Khalil released his debut album Soul Boy on September 18, 2005. He has won a number of awards, including a silver award for New Male Artist at Commercial Radio. He released his second album "This Love" in December 2006. It featured one of his more popular song Love Love Love. Love Love Love wasn't an immediate hit, though. It turned out to be a sleeper hit, only gaining recognition after his third album Wonderland was launched. Wonderland's music style marked a leave from his previous albums. It featured funkier tunes rather than the slower ballads of his previous albums.
Khalil's fourth album Orange Moon was released in December 2008. It featured slower, more conventional love ballads. In an interview Khalil said that this album (Orange Moon) was meant to be a more romantic album, with most of the songs love themed.
Khalil released a cover album Timeless in August 2009. It featured songs by various singers which, according to him, influenced his music. Among the songs are You are the Sunshine of My Life by his childhood idol Stevie Wonder, Bad by Michael Jackson, and "A Little Bug."
Khalil has released another album, 15, on April 21, 2011. His first new song, 好不容易 (Finally), has already been released to the public in honor of his friend's recent marriage.[2]
[edit] Discography
- 2005 - Soul boy (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong[3][4][5]
- 2006 - This Love (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong[6][7][8]
- 2007 - This Love Live 2007 (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong
- 2007 - Wonderland (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong
- 2008 - Wonderland Live 2008 (CD + DVD) - Warner Music Hong Kong
- 2008 - Orange Moon (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong
- 2009 - Timeless (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong （the only album of covers)
- 2011 - 15 (CD) - Warner Music Hong Kong
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Drama
[edit] Awards
- 2005
- Metro Hit Radio - "New Hot Voice" (勁爆熱播新聲音)
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak New Male Singer" - Silver award(叱咤樂壇生力軍男歌手銀獎)
- 2006
- Metro Hit Radio – "New Hot Voice" (勁爆熱播新聲音)
- Metro Hit Radio – "New Powers Singer" (勁爆新勢力歌手)
- Metro Hit Radio – "New Powers of Creation" (勁爆創作新勢力)
- Metro Hit Radio – "Popular Mandarin Song" - Love Love Love (勁爆國語歌曲 - 愛愛愛 )
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak Producer" - Silver award (叱咤唱作人銀獎)
- RoadShow – "Supreme Song" - Love Love Love (至尊歌曲 - 愛愛愛)
- RoadShow – "Most Potential Producer/Singer" (至尊潛力創作歌手)
- 2008
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak Male Singer" - Gold award (叱咤男歌手金獎)
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak Top Ten Single" - Second place, Love Song (叱咤十大專業推介第二位, Love Song)
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak Producer/Singer" - Gold award (叱咤唱作人金獎)
- Commercial Radio Hong Kong –"Chik Chak Composer" - Award (叱咤作曲人大獎)
- Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Asia's Best New Star
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
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| 2007 | IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards IFPI香港唱片銷量大獎 |
Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year | This Love (愛愛愛) | Won | [11] |
| 2009 | HITO Radio Music Awards HITO流行音樂獎 |
Top 10 Songs of the Year | "Love Song" | Won | [12] |
| Best Loved by Audience | "未來" (Future) | Won |
[edit] References
- ^ BC Magazine - Interviews - Soul Messenger
- ^ "Khalil Fong will release brand new album on April 21". Asia Pacific Arts. 04/08/2011. http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/article@apa?khalil_fong_will_release_brand_new_album_on_april_21_16620.aspx.
- ^ Warner music Soul boy
- ^ HMV Soul boy
- ^ global.yesasia Soul boy
- ^ Warner music This Love
- ^ HMV This Love
- ^ global.yesasia This Love
- ^ 881903 戀愛樂園
- ^ Khalil Fong.com
- ^ IFPI Hong Kong 2007 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Retrieved 2011-04-19
- ^ (Chinese) HITO Radio 2009 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list 15 June 2009. Retrieved 2011-04-25
