G. E. M. (鄧紫棋) Official Thread, "Want to Tell You" MV out! / Debut album released! Options

[miss scarlett]

SUPPORT G.E.M.! Order her debut album 18...!

I'll edit this post later with more information about her and stuff. She's not really new anymore because she debuted around last year in October with her debut EP. BUT I think she deserves a topic here in soompi because she has an amazing voice. <3

AND she's only 17. D: HK seriously needs more talented singers like her.



Official Name: G.E.M. (Get Everyone Moving)
aka Gem Tang (鄧紫棋; Tang Ji-Kei)
Origin: Hong Kong
Genre: Pop, R&B, power ballad
Debut: October 2008 with release of EP (mini album), G.E.M.
Label: Hummingbird Music
Official website: http://www.hummingbird.hk/GEM/

Youtube blog
Official Xanga blog
Official Yahoo blog
Facebook account
Facebook group

Birth name: Gloria Tang (鄧詩穎; Tang Sze-Wing)
Date of birth: August 16, 1991
Place of birth: Shanghai, China

Spoken languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Favorite food: BBQ, beef, chips, and all types of ice cream
Favorite quote: "Let's get everyone MOVING!"
Favorite artists: Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Alicia Keys

G.E.M.'s mother and grandmother were professional opera singers, and under their guidance, G.E.M. grew up with the desire to pursue in singing and performing. She began writing music when she was 5 and when she was 10, she began entering singing competitions. She's also a very gifted pianist, having finished grade 8 when she was 13. When she was 14, G.E.M. entered the "Spice-It-Up" singing contest, which won her a recording contract with Hummingbird Music.

In her debut EP (mini album), she wrote the lyrics to "Waiting for Him", "Where Did U Go", "Sleeping Beauty" and composed "Memories of the Hourglass" and "Sleeping Beauty."

She literally swept the HK's music scene last year and has won many new-artist awards. She's also going into the acting and dancing fields. She just finished a movie with William Chan. She is currently preparing for her first album, and it is estimated to be released in the summer.

Discography:


G.E.M.
Release: October 15, 2008
Genre: Pop / R&B
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin

01. 等一個他 ---> MV
02. Where Did U Go ---> MV
03. 回憶的沙漏 (國) ---> Live piano performance
04. 愛現在的我 (國) ---> Listen
05. 睡公主 ---> MV 1, MV 2 (TVB ver.)

01. Dang Yat Gor Ta ["Waiting for Him"]
03. Hui Yi De Sha Lou (Mandarin) ["Hourglass of Memories"]
04. Ai Xian Zai De Wo (Mandarin) ["Love the Present Me"]
05. Sui Kung Ju ["Sleeping Beauty"]


18...
Release: October 28, 2009
Genre: Pop / R&B
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin

01. All About U ---> MV 1, MV 2 (TVB ver.)
02. Game Over ---> MV 1, MV 2 (TVB ver.)
03. 想講你知 ---> MV
04. A.I.N.Y. (愛你) (國) ---> Listen
05. Mascara (煙燻妝) (國) ---> Listen
06. 我不懂愛 (國) --> Listen
07. 塞納河 (國) --> Listen
08. 意式戀愛 --> Listen
09. G.E.M. (Get Everyone Moving) --> Listen
10. 18 --> Listen
(Bonus) Where Did You Go 2.0 (Sam Vahdat Remix) --> Listen
(Bonus) Mascara (Glossy Version) --> Listen

03. Seung Gong Nei Chi ["Want to Tell You"]
04. A.I.N.Y. (Ai Ni) ["Although I Need You (Love You)"] -- Mandarin
05. Mascara (Yan Hui Zhuang) ["Mascara (Smoky Makeup)"] -- Mandarin
06. Wo Bu Dong Ai ["I Don't Understand Love"] -- Mandarin
07. Sai Nei He ["Seine River"] -- Mandarin
08. Yee Sik Luen Oi ["Italian-styled Love"]

[Tonyc402]

I was actually going to make a thread for her before but you beat me to it lol. Anyways , yeah her voice is really powerful for such a young girl. We are finally getting some talent in the HK industry.

[heartdrops]

I love GEM! I agree, HK industry really need more talents like her.

[魚燕往返]

I've been her fan ever since I watched her sing and play "where did you go" live on TVB. Her voice is just so amazing and way better than many Hong Kong singers. <3

[spungold]

I really like this girl. Her voice is clear and strong, I love Hourglass of memories! I hope she continues success and we see more of her

[vip_gd]

LOL it's the goldfish ..

she has a pretty nice voice compared to other HK artists these days

[&adamo.]

I've been a fan of hers every since I heard Waiting For Him!
I loved her whole EP! She has such an amazing voice! It's so strong for her age.
Finally someone talented <3 And she's so cute too : D I love going to her youtube channel!
GOLDFISH ;D

[whitstar]

ahh her Where Did U Go song is too addicting.
She has major talent, I support her !

[be_mellow]

I agree, I think she's really talented. She swept a lot of new comer awards.

[sunset*]

She's only 17? I always thought she was older. LOL She has an amazing voice though. Indeed very talented.

[m3mi]

She has one of the better voices in the HK industry to me,
and her music is different.

"Where did you go" is just absolute love.
I have her EP at home and i've played that song so much.

[<3goesDOKIDOK...]

finally someone who has a good voice and can sing decently.
the HK pop industry has been in the garbage for so long that i really haven't listened to any cantopop in almost 10 years
im going to check out the rest of her songs now
thanks!

anyone have more info on her background?

[¥ēllόЩ]

Cool, finally found a thread about her on soompi! I agree shes definitely talented. I'm in love with songs!

[_smiLe]

i saw her perform live at grand century place last december
and wow! can she sing (Y)
definitely one of hks rarer talents of late.

[itrayya]

although cantonese sounds weird to me in singing, (no offence)
her song 'where did you go' is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
her voice is BEAUTIFUL!!
talk about a powerful voice, she has it!!
i think her voice will take her far.
i think she controls her voice fairly well if not greatly!

[m3mi]

G.E.M. 睡公主 2009-04-15 @ Atlantis Joint School Variety Show @ PolyU

You have to listen to her sing this song live....
HK really need more singers like her.

[amythao]

I don't listen to much HK music but I LOVE her voice and song the moment I hear her voice...

[starryxXx]

i don't really know her.. but i really like where did you go~
hong kong really does need someone as talented as her^^

[Billie Poynter]

I LOVE "Dang Yat Goh Ta" (did I spell this correctly?)! That's my favourite song from her and I feel like I'm the only one who thinks so, haha. I keep on smiling when she pets the panda head in the MV. I don't get why the person is wearing a panda head. O.o Could somebody explain the video a little more? I know no Cantonese whatsoever. ;_;

I've been waiting to read more information about this girl.
And I wanna hear her speak English.

And holy crap, I am exactly one month older than her.

[miss scarlett]

I'm glad to see more fans on soompi! This girl is not the best, but she's quite the power. She can control her voice fairly well, and her lives are done well. G.E.M. is like a younger HK version of Zhang Li Yin

anyone have more info on her background?

I think the most of what we know about her is written on her official website. I'll try to find more info on her when I have the time D:

I LOVE "Dang Yat Goh Ta" (did I spell this correctly?)! That's my favourite song from her and I feel like I'm the only one who thinks so, haha. I keep on smiling when she pets the panda head in the MV. I don't get why the person is wearing a panda head. O.o Could somebody explain the video a little more? I know no Cantonese whatsoever. ;_;

I don't know what's with the panda, but the song is about someone trying to express her feelings to a boy. Something like that o_o I don't know what's with the panda though LOL It was cute... her panda also shows up in "Where Did U Go"

Anyways, this is the live performance that made me become an instant supporter of G.E.M. A live performance of "Lady Marmalade" with Teresa Carpio! An amazing strong performance! Her English wasn't so good, but with time and practice she can get to the top in no time =D