ShowTime
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Show Time is Taiwanese
Mandopop
artist Show Luo
's debut Mandarin solo studio album. It was released on 5 December 2003 by Avex Taiwan
. The album sold 50,000 copies within two weeks of release. Avex Taiwan announced at the album's celebration party, on 12 January 2004, that over 80,000 copies were sold leading to a celebration version to be published, which included Show's directorial debut of a 30 minute music drama.
The highest chart position the album achieved was five. The track "Show Time" won one of the Top 10 Gold Songs at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station TVB8, in 2004.
style with artwork and MV shot on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. Avex Tawan enlisted the help of Golden Melody Award
winner and songwriter Di Zi , Bi Guoyong and Guo Jianliang to produce an album that appeals to young people.
"Show Time", the title track is a high tempo J-hip hop number with rap lyrics in Chinese and Japanese, written by Show, and choreographed by his childhood friend Tommy of Dance Soul studios. The other lead tracks, "敢不敢" (Do You Dare?) is a mid-tempo ballad and "狐狸精" (Seductress) is a high tempo 'battle-of-the-sexes' track. "漫無目的" (Aimless) is a mid-tempo dance track choreographed by Sam (丸山正溫) of Japanese pop group TRF
fame. The track "妳說妳的我說我的" (You Said It's Yours I say It's Mine) is the ending theme song of Taiwanese drama
Hi! Working Girl (Hi！上班女郎) starring Show and Jolin Tsai
.
In order for Show Time to be released in Mainland China, Show had to re-record and rename some tracks, as they were considered offensive by the Government's audit controls. For example "狐狸精" (Seductress) was re-titled to "討厭鬼" (Annoying One), re-write part of the lyrics for "沒有妳" (Without You) and change the Japanese rap lyrics for "Show Time" into Chinese.
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
Mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
artist Show Luo
Show Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
's debut Mandarin solo studio album. It was released on 5 December 2003 by Avex Taiwan
Avex Taiwan
Avex Taiwan Inc is an entertainment and record label based in Taiwan. It was founded in July 1998 and is a foreign consolidated subsidiary of parent company Avex Group based in Japan...
. The album sold 50,000 copies within two weeks of release. Avex Taiwan announced at the album's celebration party, on 12 January 2004, that over 80,000 copies were sold leading to a celebration version to be published, which included Show's directorial debut of a 30 minute music drama.
The highest chart position the album achieved was five. The track "Show Time" won one of the Top 10 Gold Songs at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station TVB8, in 2004.
Album
The album is of the Japanese hip hopJapanese hip hop
Japanese hip hop is said to have begun when Hiroshi Fujiwara returned to Japan and started playing hip hop records in the early 1980s. Japanese hip hop generally tends to be most directly influenced by old school hip hop, taking from the era's catchy beats, dance culture, and overall fun and...
style with artwork and MV shot on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. Avex Tawan enlisted the help of Golden Melody Award
Golden Melody Award
The Golden Melody Awards is an annual Taiwanese music award, founded in 1990, presented by Government Information Office , Republic of China. It is usually presented in May, June or July each year and presented for music in Mandarin, Taiwanese, other Chinese dialects, and Taiwn's aboriginal...
winner and songwriter Di Zi , Bi Guoyong and Guo Jianliang to produce an album that appeals to young people.
"Show Time", the title track is a high tempo J-hip hop number with rap lyrics in Chinese and Japanese, written by Show, and choreographed by his childhood friend Tommy of Dance Soul studios. The other lead tracks, "敢不敢" (Do You Dare?) is a mid-tempo ballad and "狐狸精" (Seductress) is a high tempo 'battle-of-the-sexes' track. "漫無目的" (Aimless) is a mid-tempo dance track choreographed by Sam (丸山正溫) of Japanese pop group TRF
TRF (band)
TRF is a Japanese pop/dance group. Its members are rapper DJ Koo, lead vocalist Yu-ki, and dancers Chiharu, Etsu, and Sam.-History:...
fame. The track "妳說妳的我說我的" (You Said It's Yours I say It's Mine) is the ending theme song of Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
Hi! Working Girl (Hi！上班女郎) starring Show and Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai was born on 15 September 1980. She is a Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning Mandopop singer, dancer and actor. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd .-Career:...
.
In order for Show Time to be released in Mainland China, Show had to re-record and rename some tracks, as they were considered offensive by the Government's audit controls. For example "狐狸精" (Seductress) was re-titled to "討厭鬼" (Annoying One), re-write part of the lyrics for "沒有妳" (Without You) and change the Japanese rap lyrics for "Show Time" into Chinese.
Track listing
| # | Original Title | Pinyin | English | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | '"Show Time" | 3:34 | ||
| 2. | "漫無目的" | Man Wu Mu De | Aimless | 3:07 |
| 3. | "沒有妳" | Mei You Ni | Without You | 4:26 |
| 4. | "敢不敢" | Gan Bu Gan | Do You Dare? | 3:44 |
| 5. | "狐狸精" | Hu Li Jing | Seductress | 4:27 |
| 6. | "你是誰" | Ni Shi Shei | Who Are You? | 4:44 |
| 7. | "一無所有" | Yi Wu Suo You | Nothing To My Name | 4:39 |
| 8. | "這一秒我哭了" | Zhe Yi Miao Wo Ku Le | In This Second I Cried | 4:00 |
| 9. | "紅線" | Hong Xian | Red Line | 3:45 |
| 10. | "攤牌" | Tan Pai | Reveal One's Hand | 3:53 |
| 11. | "痞子紳士" | Pi Zi Shen Shi | Ruffian Gentleman | 4:09 |
| 12. | "妳說妳的我說我的" | Ni Shuo Ni De Wo Shuo Wo De | You Said It's Yours I say It's Mine | 3:37 |
Music videos
- "Show Time"
- "狐狸精" (Seductress)
- "敢不敢" (Do You Dare?)
- "沒有妳" (Without You) - feat Terri KwanTerri KwanTerri Kwan was born on 2 July 1976. She is a Taiwan-based actress, model, singer and author. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd .-Early life:...
& Jerry Huang (黃志瑋) from Show Luo Music Love Story - "這一秒我哭了" (In This Second I Cried) - feat Terri Kwan Jerry Huang from Show Luo Music Love Story + karaoke version with footage from autograph/promotional events and behind-the-scene clips
Releases
Two editions were released by Avex Taiwan:- 5 December 2003 - Show Time (CD)
- 9 January 2004 - Show Time (Japanese Hip Hop No.1 Celebration Version) (日式嘻哈NO.1慶功版) (CD+VCD) - includes VCD with 3 MV's and a 30 min music drama:
- "Show Time" MV
- "狐狸精" (Seductress) MV
- "敢不敢" (Do You Dare?) MV
- Show Luo Music Love Story (羅志祥的音樂愛情故事): written and directed by Show, starring Terri Kwan, Jerry Huang and cameo by Show. It is a 30 minute music drama featuring songs from Show Time. It was boardcasted on Azio TVAzio TVAzio TV , also known as Asia Plus or Xingya, is a satellite cable channel operated by Era Television in Taiwan. The station provides Taiwan version and Asian version, which provides broadcasting through pay TV in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia.-External links:...
(東風衛視) from 24–26 December 2003.