A-Mei Taiwanese pop star, composer Date of Birth: 09.08.1972 Country: Taiwan

1. Biography of A-Mei
2. Entry into the Music Industry
3. Music Career

Biography of A-Mei

A-Mei, a Taiwanese pop star and composer, was born on August 9, 1972, in the mountains of eastern Taiwan. Her full name is Zhang Hu Mei, also known as Gulilai Amit in her homeland. She was the sixth child in a family of nine. Growing up, A-Mei was immersed in traditional folk music, as is typical for most native Taiwanese. Her mother often sang to her, and the young A-Mei was captivated by this music. She also loved to sing and would even make her friends listen to her performances, displaying her desire for an audience from a young age.

Entry into the Music Industry

A-Mei entered the entertainment industry by participating in the television show "Five Lights Music Competition" in 1994. She did this at the request of her father, who was ill and wanted to see his daughter on television. A-Mei reached the finals but did not win. However, the following year, again at her father's request, she participated in the competition once more and emerged as the winner. After her victory and her father's passing, who never witnessed his daughter's triumph, A-Mei performed in pubs as part of a rock band formed by her cousin. It was during this time that she caught the attention of producer Chang Yu-Shen, marking the beginning of her successful solo career.

Music Career

A-Mei released her first album, "Sisters," in July 1996. It included two successful singles, "I'm a Dreamer on Air" and "Nothing You Want After All." The album enjoyed significant media coverage and remained popular until the release of her second album, "Bad Boy", which became even more successful. With 1.38 million copies sold, it became the second best-selling album in the history of the Taiwanese pop industry. In 1998, A-Mei embarked on a major concert tour, performing in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taipei. Alongside her incredible vocals, her performances were characterized by energetic and infectious stage acts, which have since become her trademark.

In 1999, A-Mei released her album "Can I Hug You, Lover?," featuring disco-style compositions and the moving song "Want to See You So Much." During this time, fans began to notice that their idol's voice seemed weaker and less vibrant. Concerned, they wrote a letter to the record company Forward Music, requesting that A-Mei be given a break to rest from continuous recordings and concerts and to restore her voice. A-Mei gladly took the opportunity to recharge and temporarily ceased her activities, going to New York for several months.

Upon her return, she recorded the album "Regardless." From 2000 to 2008, she continued her active concert career and released new albums, exploring her skills as a composer. In June 2009, she released the album "AMIT," on which she had worked for several months. A-Mei has received numerous music awards, including honors of Taiwanese, Chinese, and international scale.