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Mao Buyi

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Mao Buyi
Mao bất dịch
Birth nameVương duy gia
Wang Weijia
Born(1994-10-01)1 October 1994(age 29)
Tailai, Heilongjiang,China
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2017–present
EducationHangzhou Normal University

Mao Buyi(Chinese:Mao bất dịch;pinyin:Máo Bùyì;born October 1, 1994; birth name Wang Weijia;Vương duy gia)[1]is a Chinese singer and songwriter. Mao Buyi rose to prominence for winning the all-male singing competitionThe Coming One(Minh nhật chi tử) in 2017.[2]Mao is a self-taught pop artist known for works depicting the subtle nuances of everyday life.[3][4]He has released three studio albums to which he authored all lyrics and compositions. Mao's discography also includes over a dozen theme songs from original soundtracks for television dramas, movies, and video games.

Life and education[edit]

Mao Buyi is a native ofTailai County,Qiqihar,in theHeilongjiangprovince ofNortheast China.[1]He pursued a degree in nursing atHangzhou Normal Universityand undertook an internship at a hospital inHangzhouin 2016 during his last year in university.[5][6]In the same year, he started songwriting to alleviate work-related stress. He learned to play the guitar, and wrote a few songs informally before appearing onThe Coming One.[5]

Throughout his nursing career, Mao frequently faced situations involving deceased patients. The first personal experience of death he encountered was the passing of his mother. In tribute to her memory, Mao maintained a practice of sending messages to herWeChataccount after her death.[7]

Career[edit]

2017[edit]

Mao Buyi gained recognition as a contestant on theTencent Videosinging competition "The Coming One" ( minh nhật chi tử ). His appearance, characterized by "round faces, large glasses, and some slightly crooked teeth", contrasted with the more elaborate costumes and makeup of his fellow contestants. Mao's lack of extensive performing experience and awkward demeanor set him apart, which his fans found endearing. During his introduction on the show, he encountered technical difficulties requiring three recordings; he broke a guitar string at the start of his performance and showed visible surprise upon seeing the celebrity judges. Media outlets began to describe him as "cute sang," referencing a lack of ambition and apathy among Chinese youth, with "sang" being Mandarin slang for "frightened." Mao's musical repertoire, diverging from traditional themes of romance, focused on topics like hopelessness, frustrated ambition, and aspirations for financial success.[6]

He won the competition on September 23, 2017, and his song "Drink Sorrow Down" (Chinese:Tiêu sầu;pinyin:Xiaochou) that debuted during the competition stayed at the top of theQQ Musicchart for 11 days and was played over 500 million times.[2]

2018[edit]

On January 18, Mao won the New Music Power Award of Weibo Awards Ceremony.[8]

On May 31, 2018, Mao released his debut album,Perfect Day(Bình phàm đích nhất thiên), produced by singer and songwriterLi Jian.The lead single of the album,Perfect Day,hit one million downloads and streams on the first day of its release.[9]The album was acclaimed by critics for its natural, warm lyrics and "melancholy melodies".[5][9]

On August 29, Mao won the Chinese Song Music festival's most popular new artist of the year award and best new artist of the year award, while the song "Drink Sorrow Down" won the golden song of the year award.[10]

On November 29, Mao won the Most Promising Male Singer Award and the Best Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award at the Asian Music Awards.

From September 22 to November 17, Mao held his first concert tour with performances inShanghai,Beijing,andChengdu,which was attended by nearly 300,000 people.[5]

2019[edit]

In 2019,Billboard Chinalaunched theBillboard ChinaTop 100,which is compiled based on radio play, streaming, and digital sales in mainland China.[11]Mao stayed number one during five weeks of 2019 with his 2017 songs "Someone Like Me" (Tượng ngã giá dạng đích nhân) and "Drink Sorrow Down".[12]

2020[edit]

In January 2020, Mao participated inHunan TV's music competition programSingeras a debut singer.[13]

On January 22, Mao released his second music album,Xiao Wang ( tiểu vương ).

In August 2020, Mao ranked 79th onForbesChina Celebrity 100list.[14]

In December, Mao performed in theCCTV New Year's Gala"Sailing 2021" and the "2020 Most Beautiful Night bilibili Gala", jointly presented byCCTVandBilibili.[15]

2021[edit]

On June 26, 2021, Mao released his third albumLonely Planet( ấu điểu chỉ nam ),[16]produced byArai Soichiro.

On December 14, 2021, Mao released a theme song for the movie "I Am What I Am", "Nobody" ( vô danh đích nhân ).[17]

On July 16 and 23, Mao appeared in the lifestyle reality show "Back To Field"for the fourth time and sang" In This Mountain ", a track from the albumLonely Planet,at the concert of the final episode of season 5.

2023[edit]

Five years apart from his first concert tour, Mao Buyi embarked on his second concert tour in nine cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, themed the"Lonely Planet".The tour kicked off in Hangzhou, where Mao started his music career as a nursing student. The live performances highlighted Mao's works from his third albumLonely Planet,along with several hit singles since his debut. Guest performers including Taiwanese singer, actressRene Liuand the producer of Mao's first albumLi Jian.The concerts were sparkled with interactive elements that engage or include fans as part of the programming. Audience's chorus of hit singles were also common.[3]One of the attendees interviewed described the live performance as a "healing session," noting that her own sentiments as a typical member of the working class resonated well with Mao's music.[18]

Style and reception[edit]

Style and lyricism[edit]

Mao Buyi is often perceived as an introvert and has been likened to the youngerLi Zongshengand the "Chinese version ofBob Dylan".[19]His lyricism is noted for its blend of parallelism and simplicity. Listeners believe that his songs capture a certain sentiment of the era, some comments refer to him as a "voice of the youth," while others call him the "spokesperson for the ordinary people".[20]His works often shed lights to everyday life events, exploring the subtleties of human emotions.[21]In "Mom's Cooking", he reminiscently chanted about the little dining table and mom's cooking, in memory of his late mother who died with terminal cancer. As a fourth-year nursing intern at university, he penned the song "If One Day I Became Rich" in his modest rental apartment, as a response to the financial struggles he was facing at the time.[20]

Reception[edit]

Different from the typical pop star, Mao considered himself an "ordinary individual" leading an unremarkable life. During his school years, he did not excel academically and lacked a specific ambition, preferring to enjoy a carefree childhood. He adopted the name "Buyi" ( bất dịch ) as a teenager, translated to "not easily changed". He noted later that he wished to hold true to authenticity and simplicity. Although he was referred to as a "music genius" by senior songwritersLi JianandPu Shu,he attributes the supposed talents to his small-town upbringing and his laid-back lifestyle. He expressed a desire to withdraw from the public eye and be "forgotten" if his musical abilities ever diminished.[22]

Discography[edit]

Albums

  • Perfect DayBình phàm đích nhất thiên (2018)
  • Xiao WangTiểu vương (2020)
  • Lonely PlanetẤu điểu chỉ nam (2021)

Philanthropy[edit]

On September 11, 2018, Mao attended the 6th season of the Charity Stars-To Dream Designer ceremony andLuohuFashion Night as a public welfare ambassador. At the event, he hand-painted an "art dream bag" withHan GengandShen Mengchento raise awareness about children's art education in economically disadvantaged regions.[23]On November 2, Mao received an invitation to serve as the "EU-China Tourism Year Ambassador".[24]

On May 5, 2020, Mao took part in the "Believe in the Future" charity show, where he performed "Perfect Day" ( bình phàm đích nhất thiên ).[25]

In July 2021, Mao participated inCCTV's "Together with You" charity show and sang "Perfect Day" ( bình phàm đích nhất thiên ) in tribute to the heroes among ordinary people.[26]

In July 2021, Mao donated 500,000 RMB to the flood-stricken areas inHenan Province.[27]

References[edit]

  1. ^abChen, Nana (October 31, 2018)."Mao Buyi hasPerfect Daywith smash debut album ".China Daily.RetrievedMarch 11,2019.
  2. ^abDaugelaite, Tautvile (November 16, 2017)."Chinese Pop Culture Primer: Andrew Moore Gives Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of 'The Coming One'".The Beijinger.Archivedfrom the original on November 22, 2017.
  3. ^ab"Mao bất dịch tuần diễn chính thức thu quan, thập tràng vạn nhân đại hợp xướng tự tả bình phàm đích viên mãn _ diễn xuất _ diễn xướng hội _ tác phẩm".m.sohu.com.Retrieved2024-02-18.
  4. ^Liu Chuchu (Lưu sở sở) (2022).Mao bất dịch: Xướng xuất thời đại tình tự đích nhân[Mao Buyi: a singer who sings the mood of the times].Youth Digest(in Chinese).363.Beijing: China Youth Press: 24–25.ISSN1673-4955.
  5. ^abcdChen, Nan (December 26, 2018)."Young singer-songwriters making their mark".China Daily.RetrievedMarch 16,2019.
  6. ^abDavis, Kendrick (October 17, 2017)."The Accidental Megastar".The Sixth Tone.Archivedfrom the original on June 26, 2018.
  7. ^Võng dịch ngu nhạc (October 16, 2018)."Tâm toan! Mao bất dịch thật tập thời đệ nhất cá tại nhãn tiền khứ thế đích nhân thị mẫu thân".Archivedfrom the original on October 16, 2018.RetrievedApril 20,2022.
  8. ^Tân lãng ngu nhạc (January 18, 2018)."Vi bác chi dạ tinh quang thôi xán yết hiểu 4 đại bảng đan chương hiển chính năng lượng".RetrievedApril 26,2022.
  9. ^ab"Mao bất dịch 《 bình phàm đích nhất thiên 》 thủ phát tiêu lượng phá bách vạn, chế tác nhân lý kiện xưng kỳ vô khả thủ đại khởi điểm cao | mao bất dịch _ phượng hoàng âm nhạc"[Mao is not easy to "Original Day", the first sales volume has broken millions, and producer Li Jian said that it has no substitute for high starting point.].Ifeng(in Chinese). June 1, 2018.Archivedfrom the original on June 12, 2018.
  10. ^Tân lãng ngu nhạc (August 30, 2018)."Hoa ca bảng lâm tuấn kiệt trương kiệt hoạch tối giai hoa thần vũ trực ngôn hân thưởng VAVA".RetrievedApril 26,2022.
  11. ^Trung quốc công cáo bài âm nhạc đan khúc bảng tức tương yết khai thần bí diện sa[Billboard China Music Singles Chart is about to unveil the mystery].Billboard China(in Chinese). January 5, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on February 18, 2019.
  12. ^Trung quốc công cáo bài âm nhạc đan khúc bảng _Billboard trung quốc.Billboard China.February 15, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on February 18, 2019.
  13. ^Bắc kinh thương báo võng, ngũ bích di (January 3, 2020)."2020 niên 《 ca thủ 》 thủ phát trận dung quan tuyên hoàn tất hoa thần vũ xác nhận hồi quy".RetrievedApril 26,2022.
  14. ^"Phúc bố tư trung quốc phát bố 2020 danh nhân bảng, 00 hậu thiếu niên dịch dương thiên tỉ vinh đăng bảng thủ".Forbes China(in Chinese). August 27, 2020.
  15. ^Trung ương quảng bá điện thị tổng đài ương thị tần (December 29, 2020)."Ương thị tần dữ B trạm liên hợp thôi xuất" 2020 tối mỹ đích dạ "Khóa niên vãn hội, toàn cầu hóa thị giác âm nhạc thịnh yến bồi nhĩ cộng khóa tân niên!".RetrievedApril 26,2022.
  16. ^Tân kinh báo, lưu trăn (June 25, 2021)."Mao bất dịch tân chuyên tập 《 ấu điểu chỉ nam 》 thượng tuyến, 11 thủ ca câu lặc bình phàm cố sự".RetrievedApril 21,2022.
  17. ^1905 điện ảnh võng, (1905.com) (December 14, 2021)."《 hùng sư thiếu niên 》 bộc chủ đề khúc mao bất dịch thâm tình hiến xướng vô danh đích nhân".RetrievedApril 21,2022.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^"Diễn xướng hội biến thân đại hình KTV, niên khinh nhân vi xá nhạc ý mai đan".m.thepaper.cn.Retrieved2024-02-18.
  19. ^Trung ngu võng (September 13, 2017)."Mao bất dịch tiến quân hải ngoại 《 cự tinh bất dịch công tác thất NO.1》 vu đài loan địa khu, quốc tế bình đài thượng giá".RetrievedApril 21,2022.
  20. ^ab"Mao bất dịch: Xướng xuất thời đại tình tự đích nhân _ bành phái hào · phái khách _ bành phái tân văn -The Paper".www.thepaper.cn.Retrieved2024-02-19.
  21. ^"Tòng 《 đông bắc dân dao 》 đáo 《 nghệ ngữ 》, toàn diện phân tích mao bất dịch, tha đích ca ôn noãn liễu thái đa nhân _ thủ ca".m.sohu.com.Retrieved2024-02-19.
  22. ^"Bạo phú chi hậu, mao bất dịch hựu hồi khứ tô phòng trụ liễu".m.thepaper.cn.Retrieved2023-12-26.
  23. ^Minh tinh tư tấn đằng tấn ngu nhạc (September 13, 2018)."Đệ lục quý công ích tinh thiết kế triều lưu phát bố hàn canh, mao bất dịch trợ trận".RetrievedApril 20,2022.
  24. ^Võng dịch tân văn (November 12, 2018)."Mao bất dịch xuất nhậm âu minh lữ du thân thiện đại sử, huề thủ ba toa hạ ngọ trà triển hiện quốc tế ảnh hưởng lực".RetrievedApril 20,2022.
  25. ^Đại hà báo (May 4, 2020)."Lý vũ xuân, mao bất dịch, mạc văn úy, trương nghệ hưng, chu thâm…… Giá thị" tương tín vị lai "Tuyến thượng nghĩa diễn đệ nhị tràng trận dung".RetrievedApril 20,2022.
  26. ^Ương thị võng (August 4, 2021)."Dữ nhĩ tại nhất khởi cổn mao bất dịch 《 bình phàm đích nhất thiên 》 trí tạ phong vũ trung đích nghịch hành giả".RetrievedApril 20,2022.
  27. ^Phượng hoàng võng ngu nhạc (July 21, 2021)."Trì tục canh tân! Uông phong chương tử di lâm chí linh hoàng hiểu minh đẳng vi hà nam bạo vũ quyên khoản".RetrievedApril 20,2022.
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