[新聞] Khalil Fong tips his hat to classics …
（大陸）[中國網] 2009-6-10
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Khalil Fong tips his hat to classics with 'Reprise'
Hong Kong soul/R&B singer Khalil Fong's latest single, a remake of mando-pop
queen Faye Wong's classic "Red Bean," can now be heard on the internet.
The new track takes on Khalil Fong's signature neo-soul flare, refreshingly
different from the original ballad version.
It's the first release from Khalil Fong's upcoming "Reprise" album, which is
scheduled to come out in August. As a tribute to his favorite classics, the
album includes seven English tracks and three Chinese ones that Fong has
listened to throughout his musical career.
Khalil Fong has made a name for himself in the mando-pop scene over the past
few years with his highly distinctive R&B label. Born in the U.S state of
Hawaii, he traces his musical roots to such influences as Steve Wonder, Marvin
Gaye, Michael Jackson and Eric Clapton.
As opposed to the common over-night success of many mando-pop singers, Fong
made his mark in the industry gradually, writing and producing music for many
other established singers since the age of seventeen.
The singer/songwriter began to gain recognition from both music critics and
listeners after the release of his debut album "Soul Boy" in 2005. With the
accumulated success of his first three LPs, Fong's reputation exploded in 2008
with his fourth album "Orange Moon." This received five-star ratings from
almost all mainstream media, and was highly recommended by many well known
critics in 2008.
Fong has been nominated four times in this year's Golden Melody Awards - the
most influential event in the mando pop scene. Nominations include Best Music
Video, Best Composer, Best Music Arrangement, and most remarkably, the Best
Male Mandarin Singer - a title coveted by heavyweight nominees Jay Chou, Leehom
Wang and Eason Chan.
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