Liu Liyang

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Jeno Liu
刘力扬
Liu Liyang performing at the Star Live in Beijing for MySpace Earthquake Relief Concert on June 5, 2008
Liu Liyang performing at the Star Live in Beijing for MySpace Earthquake Relief Concert on June 5, 2008
Background information
Birth nameLiu Liyang
Also known asJeno Liu
Born (1982-10-24) October 24, 1982 (age 41)
OriginBeijing, China
GenresMandopop
Years active2006–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial Blog


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Jeno Liu Liyang (simplified Chinese: 刘力扬; traditional Chinese: 劉力揚; pinyin: Liú Lìyáng, born 24 October 1982) is a Chinese singer, DJ, producer and actress. Jeno first found popularity in the third season (2006) of a singing contest in China, Super Girls (Chinese: 超级女声) or Super Voice Girl. Polling over 350 thousand votes, she emerged as the champion of the Guang Zhou district competition, and was subsequently crowned second runner up during the finals. Her charismatic personality and androgynous looks, paired with a soulful vocal, has won her a lot of fans, who are known as 'Li Zi' (Chinese:栗子, English: Chestnut), derived from her middle name 'Li'(力). On January 4, 2008, she joined HIM International Music.[1] In 2012, she went abroad for learning DJ and production, and her music genre turned to more International with EDM element in production. After returning, she established a studio under her name and became the first female DJ star in China. In 2013, she worked with producers such as Dirtcaps, Freehand, Frankmusik and Dexter King and released singles such as "Set You Free" and "I Can't Live Without You". In 2017, she signed with Modernsky and became the biggest electronic artist under the label,and she released the fifth album Coulomb Law in which herself is a vocalist, songwriter and producer. Meanwhile, she was invited by KFC to sing their anthem.

Biography

Jeno Liu was born on October 24, 1982 in Beijing, China. Born to a military family, she grew up bright and righteous, and once appeared in newspapers for having caught a thief[2][3]

Jeno graduated from Luton University, England, with a degree in Advertising and Marketing.

Jeno is bilingual in Mandarin and English.

In her first advertisement, she broke her leg when performing a stunt and was hospitalised for a few months, putting her budding career on hold.[4] That affected her singing career adversely as she could not take part in most of the Super Girl touring concerts. After a speedy recovery, she immediately returned to the recording studio.

In 2012, she went abroad for learning DJ and production, and her music genre turned to more International with EDM element in production. After returning, she established a studio under her name and became the first female DJ star in China. In 2013, she worked with producers such as Dirtcaps, Freehand, Frankmusik and Dexter King and released singles such as "Set You Free" and "I Can't Live Without You". In 2017, she signed with Modernsky and became the biggest electronic artist under the label,and she released the fifth album Coulomb Law in which herself is a vocalist, songwriter and producer. Meanwhile, she was invited by KFC to sing their anthem.

Discography

Albums and EPs

Type Information Track listing
1st EP 提线木偶 (Stringed Puppets)
  • Release Date: August 13, 2007
  • Label: EE-Media
Track listing
  1. 提线木偶 (Stringed Puppets)
  2. 耶路撒冷 (Jerusalem)
  3. 英雄的呼唤 (The Call of Heros)
1st Studio 我就是這樣 (I Am Who I Am)
Track listing
  1. 我就是這樣 (I Am Who I Am) - Feat. Tank
  2. 眼淚笑了 (Tears Smile)
  3. 靠不靠譜 (Reliable or Not)
  4. 傳說 (Legend) - Duet with Yoga Lin
  5. 一句一傷 (One Sentence, One Wound)
  6. 拍寫 (Sorry)
  7. 單 (Single)
  8. 死胡同 (Blind Alley)
  9. 我愛你有什麼不對 (What's Wrong With Loving You)
  10. 雨念 (Reminiscing Rain)
2nd EP 转寄 (Forward)
Track listing
  1. 礼物 (Present)
  2. 崇拜你 (Adore You)
  3. 一个人就好 (Fine By Myself)
  4. 梅花香 (Scent of Plum Blossom)
  5. 寂寞光年 (Lonely Years)
2nd Studio

(New tracks + Cover Compilations)

旅途-心歌自選輯 (Young)
Track listing
  1. 旅途 (NEW)
  2. 他夏了夏天 (Original: 蘇打綠 Sodagreen)
  3. 手放開 (Original: 李聖傑 Sam Lee)
  4. 談感情 (NEW)
  5. 證據 (Original: 楊乃文 Faith Yang)
  6. Let Me Take You There (Original: Plain White T's)
  7. My Delirium (Original: Ladyhawke)
  8. 全世界失眠 (Original: 陈奕迅 Eason Chan)
  9. 天后 (Original: 陈势安 Andrew Tan)
  10. 海闊天空 (Original: 信樂團 Shin)
3nd Studio 库仑定律 (Coulomb's Law)
  • Release Date: November 5, 2017
  • Label: Modernsky
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. Runaway(Trap Remix)
  3. Set You Free
  4. Warriors
  5. 岛
  6. Whip or Clap (Interlude)
  7. 世界看我
  8. 不朽
  9. 十年之后

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role
2016 越囧 (Lost in Vietnam) 白小白
2015 情战 (Love War)) N/A

References

  1. ^ Template:Zh icon 刘力扬获赠水晶麦克风 与炎亚纶牵手叹"紧张" (Liu Liyang accepts crystal microphone; holding hands with Aaron Yan makes her "nervous"). January 5, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2008.
  2. ^ Newspaper article on catching a thief Archived 2010-12-18 at archive.today
  3. ^ Newspaper article of Li Yang catching a thief.
  4. ^ Interview on her leg injury

External links

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