Jacky (album)
| Jacky | ||||
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| Released | June 9, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Mandopop | |||
| Length | 43:39 | |||
| Language | Mandarin | |||
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Jacky (Chinese: 薛之谦) is the debut album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on June 9, 2006, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.[3]
Background
Production of the album took six months.[4] Of the ten tracks on the album, Xue composed music for six and wrote lyrics for five, a rare feat for a first album.[5] Musically, the album presents a fusion of Eastern Classic of Poetry and Western R&B elements.[6]
The album received strong support from Shanghai Media Group, who live streamed the press conference.[5]
"Yellow Maple Leaves" and "Return of the Prince" were created by Xue while participating in the singing competition show My Style, My Show.[7] The latter received praise for having a majestic prelude with rich visuals, telling the love story between a prince and a princess during a war.[4]
The album's English title is "Jacky" because that was Xue's English name at the time. He later changed his English name to "Joker" in 2016.[8]
Reception
"Serious Snow" performed well on charts and was one of the highest downloaded ringtones of the year.[9] It became one of Xue's most well-known works.
Jacky sold more than 200,000 copies within 1.5 month; the success prompted Shang Teng Entertainment to release 10,000 sets of limited edition photobook, CD, and DVD.[10]
Due to high demand, second and third edition were released in late 2006, an unprecedented accomplishment for a new artist.[11] The third edition included the commercial song for Wrigly chewing gum, "Everybody Wants It" featuring Liu Junlin.[12]
Jacky was the best-selling album by a male mainland China artist of 2006.[13] The total sales volume is more than 500,000.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Return of the Prince (王子归来)" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Serious Snow (认真的雪)" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Women in the World of Mortals (红尘女子)" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 4:43 |
| 4. | "Love Doesn't Leave (爱不走)" | Gou Wei | Gou Wei | 4:25 |
| 5. | "The Happy Gang (快乐帮)" | Zhang Peng | Zheng Wei | 4:01 |
| 6. | "My Show (我的Show)" | Yi Jiayang/Cheng Quan | Liu Wei | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Yellow Maple Leaves (黄色枫叶)" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Phoenix Hairpin (钗头凤)" | Gan Shijia | Joker Xue | 5:00 |
| 9. | "Memory" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 5:01 |
| 10. | "My Show (我的Show)" (Instrumental) | Yi Jiayang/Cheng Jin | Liu Wei | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 43:39 | |||
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Pop Music Awards 北京流行音乐典礼 |
2007 | Top Hit of the Year 年度金曲 |
"Yellow Maple Leaves" | Won | [15] |
| China's Original Music Popular Chart 中国原创音乐流行榜季选颁奖典礼 |
2006 | Most Popular New Artist (Male) 内地最佳新人奖 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [16] |
| 2007 | Top Hit (Mainland) 内地金曲 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [17] | |
| Global Chinese Music Awards 全球华语歌曲排行榜颁奖典礼 |
2006 | Top 20 Hits of the Year 二十大最受欢迎金曲 |
"Yellow Maple Leaves" | Nominated | [18] |
| Chinese Top Ten Music Awards 东方风云榜颁奖典礼 |
2007 | Top 10 Hits of the Year 十大金曲 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [19] |
| 2013 | Twenty Years of Top Hits 二十年至尊金曲 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [20] | |
| 2023 | Top Songs from the Past 30 Years 三十年至尊金曲 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [21] | |
| Migu Music Awards 音乐盛典咪咕汇 |
2008 | Most Promising Creative Idol 最具潜力创作偶像 |
"Serious Snow" | Won | [22] |
| Music Radio China Top Chart Awards Music Radio中国Top排行榜颁奖典礼 |
2007 | Most Popular Artist on College Campuses (Mainland) 内地校园人气大奖 |
Jacky | Won | [23] |
References
- ^ "资料：环球音乐集团" [Information: Universal Music Group]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "阔景音乐官方微博" [Grand Vista Music Group Official Weibo] (in Chinese). Weibo. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "《薛之谦》专辑介绍" ["Jacky" album details] (in Chinese). NetEase Music. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "专辑：薛之谦--《薛之谦》" [Album: Joker Xue -- Jacky]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). June 16, 2026.
- ^ a b "薛之谦同名专辑上海首发" [Xue Zhiqian's self-titled album debuts in Shanghai]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). June 17, 2006.
- ^ "薛之谦个人同名专辑《薛之谦》上海首发" [Xue Zhiqian's solo self-titled album debuts in Shanghai] (in Chinese). Sina. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "薛之谦十五年前带着原创歌曲去参加选秀 像极了他的爱徒毛不易" [Xue Zhiqian participated in the talent competition with his original songs 15 years ago, just like his apprentice Mao Buyi]. Sina (in Chinese). July 13, 2020.
- ^ "The 5 'Jewels' of Mandopop: China's Joker Xue is the newly minted gem". The Straits Times. January 3, 2024.
- ^ "薛之谦《认真的雪》显才华 埋头创作全新专辑" [Xue Zhiqian shows his talent in "Serious Snow" and immerses himself in creating a new album]. Sohu Music (in Chinese). November 30, 2006.
- ^ "唱片销量破20万 薛之谦坐上环球内地头把交椅" [Record sales exceeded 200,000, Xue Zhiqian took the top spot at Universal Music Group mainland China]. Sohu Music. August 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019.
- ^ "薛之谦成广告界新宠儿 同名专辑第三版已上市" [Xue Zhiqian becomes the new darling of the advertising industry; the third edition of his self-titled album is now on sale]. Sohu Music (in Chinese). November 29, 2006.
- ^ "薛之谦君君《人人都想要》黄箭广告MV" [Xue Zhiqian and Junjun's "Everyone Wants It" Wrigley Advertising MV]. Sohu TV (in Chinese). Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ "《你过的好吗》单曲首播 薛之谦为创作失眠成灾" ["How Are You Doing" single premiered, Xue Zhiqian suffered from insomnia due to the creation]. Sohu Music (in Chinese). July 16, 2007.
- ^ "薛之謙情歌唱出淚水《演員》一歌帶他重新上路" [Xue Zhiqian sang a love song that brought tears to his eyes. The song "Actor" brought him back on track]. HK01 (in Chinese). November 11, 2017.
- ^ "06年度北京流行音乐典礼完全获奖名单" [Complete winner list of the 06 Beijing Pop Music Awards]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). January 23, 2007.
- ^ "薛之谦携《你过得好吗》做客太可乐了" [It's so fun to have Joker Xue as a guest on "How Are You Doing"]. Zhejiang Television (in Chinese). August 23, 2007. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024.
- ^ "雪碧榜原创音乐颁奖 郭富城六项大奖带回家" [China's Original Music Popular Chart: Aaron Kwok takes home six awards]. CCTV (in Chinese). January 21, 2007.
- ^ "第6届全球华语歌曲排行榜完全获奖名单" [The complete list of winners of the 6th Global Chinese Music Awards]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). October 28, 2006.
- ^ "第十四届东方风云榜颁奖盛典完全获奖名单" [Complete list of winners of the 14th Chinese Top Ten Music Awards]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). March 25, 2007.
- ^ "薛之谦音乐经商两不误连夺东方风云榜两项大奖" [Xue Zhiqian is good at music and business, won two awards at Chinese Top Ten Music Awards]. Sohu Music (in Chinese). April 1, 2013.
- ^ "《东方风云榜》30周年 璀璨绽放见证华语乐坛蓬勃生长" [The 30th anniversary of Eastern Billboard has witnessed the vigorous growth of Chinese music scene]. Sohu (in Chinese). August 30, 2023.
- ^ "2007中国移动无线音乐颁奖盛典完全获奖名单" [2007 Migu Music Awards full list of winners]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ "TOP排行榜颁奖李宇春人气高 Yeahh受质疑" [TOP Ranking Awards: Li Yuchun is popular, Yeahh is questioned]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). June 30, 2007.