Chen Chusheng

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen.

Chen Chusheng
Chinese name	陳楚生 (Traditional)
Chinese name	陈楚生 (Simplified)
Pinyin	Chén Chǔshēng (Mandarin)
Jyutping	Can4 Co2 Saang1 (Cantonese)
Origin	Puning, Guangdong
Born	July 25, 1981 (1981-07-25) (age 30) Hainan
Occupation	Singer
Genre(s)	Mandopop
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Label(s)	EE-Media (2007-2009) Huayi Brothers Music (2009–present)

Chen Chusheng (born July 25, 1981 in Hainan) is a popular singer in China.

Early life and family

Chen was born in Sanya, Hainan. His family is originally from Puning, Guangdong. Since childhood, he has developed interests in the guitar and singing. He is also good at "boy's activities" for instance Kungfu, soccer, fishing. During high school, he played and sang in the nearby pub on weekends. In 2000, aged 19, Chen went to Shenzhen to explore opportunities. Starting off with working in a restaurant run by his relatives, he soon concentrated on developing a singing career - meeting musicians in the same camp and performing for clubs in town.

Career

With his singing skills developed, Chen took chances to participate in some music programmes and competitions, and was highly acclaimed by the audiences. In 2001, Chen won the Most Potential award at the MTV Asia Awards, held in Shanghai. In 2003, he was awarded the champion title of the National Pub Singer Competition, held in Changsha, Hunan, and signed with EMI. In 2007, he was crowned "Super Boy" champion, and signed with E.E. Media. It was confirmed in January 2009, however, Chen broke up with the management firm, which he accused of inappropriate publicisation of his private life for the purpose of raising his profile.^[1]

Has Anyone Told You

E.E. Media released an album in July 2007, 13, for the top 13 contestants of "Super Boy" of the year, containing Chen's debut single Has Anyone Told You《有没有人告诉你》.

I'm actually not alone along the way

In November 2007, his first own EP of I'm actually not alone along the way《原来我一直都不孤单》 was released, containing three originals I'm actually not alone along the way, Has Anyone Told You《有没有人告诉你》 and Search《寻找》, in addition to a new song La La La《啦啦啦》 and a cover Sing by British band "Travis".

Discography

Albums and EPs (extended plays)

Album Type	Album Information	Tracklisting
1st EP	I've Never Been Alone (原来我一直都不孤单) Released: 5 November 2007 Label: EE-Media	Tracklisting              寻找 Sing La La La 原来我一直都不孤单 有没有人告诉你
1st Studio	From Winter to Spring (冬去春来) Released: 28 December 2009 Label: Huayi Brothers	Tracklisting              一个人唱情歌 我不是我自己 奇幻之旅 某某 离开 想哭 不想长大 无话可说 一个人的好天气 鱼乐圈 明天 且听风吟
2nd EP	Green Action (绿动) Released: 12 June 2010 Label: Huayi Brothers	Tracklisting              绿动 她们 想念
2nd Studio	Legend of Shadow (影之传说) Released: 22 December 2010 Label: Huayi Brothers	Tracklisting              风起时，想你 相忘于江湖 想念 丹书铁契 她们 山楂花 梦中的蔷薇 泾渭 浮光 男孩的梦

Philanthropy

For a short film promoting charitable activities in Guizhou, produced by SZTV in 2002, Chen sang the theme song Kids in the Mountains《大山的孩子》.

References

1. ^ China Daily (2009). Chen Chusheng formally breaks up with E.E media. Retrieved 3 February 2009

External links

• Chen's official blog

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Name	Chen, Chusheng
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Date of birth	1981-07-25
Place of birth	Hainan
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