Europa Huang Explained

Europa Huang
Birth Date:2 November 1983
Birth Place:Hsinchu, Taiwan
Alma Mater:National Cheng Kung University
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, producer, occupational therapist
Years Active:2006–present
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Alias:Huang Jianwei
Huang Chien-wei
Genre:Folk music, Mandopop
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Label:Wind Music, Warner Music Taiwan

Europa Huang (born November 2, 1983) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, producer and occupational therapist.[1]

He won an award given by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan for the Best New Artist at the 18th Golden Melody Awards for his 2006 debut album Over the Way,.[2] [3] [4] In 2017 Huang won the Best Composer award at the 28th Golden Melody Awards for the song "Centrifugal Force".[5]

Personal life

Huang attended the National Experimental High School, and graduated from the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, with a degree in occupational therapy.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsTrack listing
Over the Way
  • Released: October 25, 2006
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Come to Me
  • Released: September 29, 2008
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Another Journey
再一次旅行
  • Released: August 23, 2011
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Embraceable You
我擁抱的是...
  • Released: May 16, 2014
  • Label: Warner Music Taiwan
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsTrack listing
Little Tree, Summer Dream
夏樹的期待
  • Released: July 27, 2007
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Will You Sing Me A Song?
  • Released: April 2009
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Summer
我和我的藍爆炸頭在夏天 數位原創Demo
  • Released: October 2009
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Hey Little Girl
嘿!小女孩
  • Released: August 10, 2012
  • Label: Warner Music Taiwan
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

YearTitleNotes
2010"In Case of Love" In Case of Love soundtrack
2012"Familiar Home 熟悉的家園" Charity single
2014"Light Pollution" Yuk-cheung Chun feat. Europa Huang
2014"Flaming Beacon 烽火" With William Wei and Lala Hsu
2014"The World Is Your Gift 送給我的世界" Misi Ke feat. Europa Huang
2015"Before Tomorrow 我倆沒有明天"
2016"Universe of Hearts" Love in Vain soundtrack

Songs written

YearArtistTitleMusicLyrics
2008Yuan Quan"Baby Sleep"
2009Yoga Lin"Gone With the Wind"
2011Christine Fan"The Little Prince"
2011Tseng Jin-wen"Mu Mu"
2012James Wen and Megan Lai"Meet the Right One"
2013Koala Liu"Keep Dreaming"
2014Lala Hsu"Missing"
2016Faith Yang"Centrifugal Force"

Albums produced

YearArtistTitle
2013Pepe ShimadaCat Play
2013VariousA Moment of Love original soundtrack
2016VariousNever Said Goodbye original soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2006 Association of Music Workers in Taiwan Top 10 Singles of the Year "Over the Way"
2007Over the Way
20123rd Golden Indie Music Awards Best Folk Album Another Journey
2015Best Composer "Missing"
2017Best Composer "Centrifugal Force"
Best Single Producer

Notes and References

  1. http://store.windmusic.com.tw/zh/artists/Europa_Huang
  2. Web site: 好多音樂|像自然一般的歌聲──黃建為 - BIOS Monthly. BIOS Monthly.
  3. Web site: Nicky Lee, Jolin Tsai win Mandarin pop music awards. www.chinadaily.com.cn.
  4. Web site: 一夜擠歌嗆服貿!金曲音樂人黃建為《非常召集》抗荒唐 - ETNEWS星光雲 - ETNEWS新聞雲. ettoday.net. March 19, 2014 .
  5. Web site: 金曲》得最佳作曲人獎 黃建為台上謝韋禮安 - 自由娛樂. 自由娛樂. ent.ltn.com.tw. June 24, 2017.
  6. Web site: 金典奖得主黄建为 分享音乐创作歷程. 中时电子报. chinatimes.com. November 22, 2015 .