Jacky (album) explained

Jacky
Type:studio
Artist:Joker Xue
Cover:JokerXue2006AlbumJacky.jpg
Recorded:2006
Genre:Mandopop
Language:Mandarin
Label:
Producer:
  • Chen Yaochuan
  • Peng Cheng
  • Shi Zi
Next Title:How Are You?
Next Year:2007

Jacky is the debut album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on September 6, 2006, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.[3]

Background

Of the ten tracks on the album, Xue composed music for six and wrote lyrics for five. "Yellow Maple Leaves" and "Return of the Prince" were created by Xue while participating in the singing competition show My Style, My Show.[4] Musically, the album presents a fusion of Eastern Classic of Poetry and Western R&B elements.[5] It sold more than 200,000 copies within 1.5 month of release.[6]

Track listing

Track Listing Lyricist Composer Length
1 "The Return of the Prince" 王子归来Joker XueJoker Xue4:48
2"Serious Snow" 认真的雪Joker XueJoker Xue4:19
3"Women in the World of Mortals" 红尘女子Joker XueJoker Xue4:43
4"Love Doesn't Leave" 爱不走Gou WeiGou Wei4:25
5"The Happy Gang" 快乐帮Zhang PengZheng Wei4:01
6"My Show" 我的ShowYi Jiayang/Cheng JinLiu Wei3:35
7"Yellow Maple Leaves" 黄色枫叶Joker XueJoker Xue4:12
8"Phoenix Hairpin" 钗头凤Gan ShijiaJoker Xue5:00
9"Memory"Joker XueJoker Xue5:01
10"My Show (instrumental)" (我的Show 伴奏)Yi Jiayang/Cheng JinLiu Wei3:35

Accolades

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2006Global Chinese Music AwardsTop 20 Most Popular Songs of the Year"Yellow Maple Leaves"[7]
China's Original Music Popular ChartMost Popular New Artist (Male)"Serious Snow"[8]
2007Chinese Top Ten Music AwardsTop 10 Hits of the Year "Serious Snow"[9]
Beijing Pop Music CeremonyTop Hit of the Year"Yellow Maple Leaves"[10]
Music Radio China Top Chart AwardsMost Popular Artist on College Campuses (Mainland)Jacky[11]
China's Original Music Popular ChartTop Hit (Mainland) "Serious Snow"[12]
2008Migu Music AwardsSinger-Songwriter with Most Potential [13]
2013Chinese Top Ten Music AwardsTwenty Years of Supreme Hits [14]
2023Chinese Top Ten Music AwardsTop Songs from the Past 30 Years[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 资料:环球音乐集团(Universal Music Group). Sina . zh. 2024-06-16.
  2. Web site: 阔景音乐官方微博. Weibo. zh. 2024-06-16.
  3. Web site: 《薛之谦》专辑介绍. NetEase Music . zh. 2024-06-15.
  4. Web site: 薛之谦大连:重唱《黄色枫叶》感动全场,表白粉丝唱哭自己. 2017-04-23. NetEase. zh. 2024-06-15.
  5. Web site: 薛之谦个人同名专辑《薛之谦》上海首发. Sina. zh. 2024-06-15.
  6. Web site: 唱片销量破20万 薛之谦坐上环球内地头把交椅. 2006-08-13. Sohu. https://web.archive.org/web/20190428111609/http://music.yule.sohu.com/20060813/n244767612.shtml. 2019-04-28.
  7. Web site: 第6届全球华语歌曲排行榜完全获奖名单. Sina. 2006-10-28. zh.
  8. Web site: 薛之谦携《你过得好吗》做客太可乐了. 2007-08-23. Zhejiang Television. zh.
  9. Web site: 我的心愿是世界和平,薛之谦十大经典歌曲盘点. NetEase. 2018-10-23. zh.
  10. Web site: 06年度北京流行音乐典礼完全获奖名单. 2007-01-23. Sina. zh.
  11. Web site: TOP排行榜颁奖李宇春人气高 Yeahh受质疑. 2007-06-30. Sina. zh.
  12. Web site: 雪碧榜原创音乐颁奖 郭富城六项大奖带回家. 2007-01-21. CCTV. zh.
  13. Web site: 2007中国移动无线音乐颁奖盛典完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网. 2016-12-23. ent.sina.com.cn. 2016-10-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20161010215137/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-01-13/18151873702.shtml. live. zh.
  14. Web site: 2013-04-01 . 薛之谦音乐经商两不误连夺东方风云榜两项大奖 . Sohu. zh.
  15. Web site: 《东方风云榜》30周年|璀璨绽放见证华语乐坛蓬勃生长 . 搜狐. 2023-08-30.