I just found jazz, hip-hop, etc. ℗ 2018 SM ENTERTAINMENT, ZHANG YIXING STUDIO. In the beginning, it was very hard to do. O estúdio foi estabelecido e registrado sob o nome de "Zhang Yixing Studio" em 31 de março de 2015, para auxiliar o artista em suas atividades chinesas. If you want, you can get anything. Zhang Yi Xing, known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay, is a Chinese singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, director, dancer, and actor. What about this form of dance is appealing to you and made you want to highlight it through “Lit”? Without these four things I can do nothing. Herman: You’ve been a top star in both the K-pop and Chinese music industries. Herman: You’ve been performing for many years now. So don’t lose confidence, don’t lose happiness. Nicknames: Dance Machine, Changsha's little pride, CEO Zhang, Sheep, BOSS Profession: Singer, dancer, rapper, composer, producer, model, actor and MC Date of birth: 07-October-1991 Place of birth: Changsha, Hunan, China Height: 176cm Zodiac sign: pound Agencies:-Zhang Yixing Studio (China)-SM Entertainment (South Korea) Zhang Yixing, also known as Lay, brought a fresh vibe into promoting the brand and expressed hope "to continue breaking barriers in the beauty sphere". Herman: Typically, Chinese popular music is known in English as “C-pop,” with variant categories like Cantopop and Mandopop. What do you hope to achieve? Herman: What type of video game character would you like to be? Lay: I just want to share Chinese culture, so I’m trying my best. Zhang Yixing Studio It’s been a few years now since Lay Zhang (also known as Zhang Yixing) released his debut EP Lose Control in 2016. Herman: You released an epic music video for “Lit” as the album’s first lead track, and you’re back again on Sept. 14 with a remix of “Boom” by Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3hab, which you previously released as a single. Because I’m Chinese and I learn a lot from China, I think our country has a lot of good culture and good traditional instruments that maybe people don’t know. Herman: How did your creative process differ between Lit and prior releases? The amount was paid to Liu Quan who never forwarded the payment to the right party. We post updates on all of his activities from EXO group events to solo work in China. Lay Zhang’s fans reached out to his studio and showed a screenshot of their response, “Not dating, currently single. I was also inspired by the cycle of life and wanted to have a Chinese perspective on it, so the first part of the album is more about the past and [tells] Chinese stories, using more traditional instruments. Dailyixing is a blog that provides updates on the multitalented Zhang Yixing, otherwise known by his stage name LAY. Already a prominent star throughout Asia after debuting as part of K-pop boy band EXO back in 2012 and becoming a prominent television personality in China, Zhang – who is usually known mononymously as LAY – started down a path that year that would turn him into one of the biggest musical players in Asia less than half a decade later: in 2018, he broke onto the U.S. Also, fans. See more ideas about yixing, exo lay, yixing exo. While Zhang hasn’t participated in an EXO album since 2016’s Lotto (likely due to the current political tension between South Korea and China,) he started his own production company Zhang Yixing Studios in his home country which handles a lot of his solo releases and activities. Also available in the iTunes Store More by LAY. So you have to spend the time practicing dancing and singing. 5 on Forbes China’s Celebrity 100 ranking. Because we have these guys, they can make the stages, lights, speakers, and things for performers. I think there’s a potential to take M-pop to another level. Lay: If I play a video game, my level just goes up and up, right? Yang Zi’s official fan club also denied the rumors saying, “Artist is currently single and focused on filming right now.” Give Me A Chance LAY NAMANANA LAY More by LAY. In 2020, he found Chromosome Entertainment Group and start recruiting trainees. My first book "BTS: Blood, Sweat & Tears" is out on Aug. 11. Multi-talented soloist Zhang Yixing known as EXO's Lay, released his 4th album, 'Lit,' back in May, which became a big hit and won numerous … What makes you happy or hopeful in rough times? "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Zhang Yixing discography) The discography of Chinese singer Lay Zhang (Zhang Yixing), consists of three studio albums, three extended plays, sixteen singles and five soundtrack appearances. Yixing studio update: late night Krump dance practice by the river with Yixing ♥️ World-famous cosmetic company MAC has proudly announced their new global ambassador via their official Instagram page. I am a New York City-based journalist specializing in international music and media with a focus on the Asian pop culture market and its trends. ℗ 2021 ZHANG YIXING STUDIO. Jan 12, 2020 - Explore kangaroo_07's board "Zhang Yixing" on Pinterest. Lihat ide lainnya tentang baekhyun, chanyeol, suho. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. In it, LAY … Lay: For me, first of all, I think it’s all about music. I am a New York City-based journalist specializing in international music and media with a focus on the Asian pop culture market and its trends. Learning [and working with them] so I can mix different cultures on one track, for me it’s amazing work. In May 2016, he released his first solo single called "Monodrama" for the Station project. However, during the course of the release cycle, “Boom” was selected instead because it really represented a little more what’s relevant to this current climate that covid has brought to the world. choreo didn’t match this song. It’s very easy to understand songs. The influence that I want to have isn’t about ranks or charts, but spreading Chinese culture to the world. Lay: Everybody, even me with “Namanana,” we just mix the languages, English with Chinese. Facebook Twitter. A multifaceted release that spends its length blending modern musical styles with traditionally Chinese performance elements, Lay’s latest puts the emphasis on his roots. So I want every year to go to the next level, ever year get better. What about these two songs make them your perfect pairing for listeners to get drawn into your Lit album? It’s a very unique sound, but you can [blend it with others] to make a new vibe. Just make happy vibes themselves. Thirdly, I really respect my staff. How do you feel your approach to your artistry and performances have changed overtime? It extensively draws from classical styles and storytelling influences as he attempts to bring China to the world, as he says in the single “Lit” and relays through that song’s highly cinematic music video that sees Lay as a warrior facing down enemies amid a grandiose historic setting, inspired by the legendary general Xiang Yu. 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This year, Lay dropped the duality of his Lit LP, split between two parts that arrived in June and July. The sound of [the word] “lit” is very close to the Chinese word for “lotus.” I want people to know they can become what they want to be, no matter where they started, like a lotus flower that begins in the root and become beautiful flowers. Chase your dreams and be happy. About Zhang Yixing’s Studio twitter.com. Putting aside the negativity of this year and focusing on positivity. Zhang Yixing (张艺兴), born Zhang Jiashuai on October 7, 1991, is a Chinese singer-songwriter, producer, and actor under SM Entertainment. This allows him to make personal activities/brokages in China. He is a choreographer; a performer and he do some teaching as well. I want to tell people, “This is Chinese music.”. Entertainment, Zhang Yixing Studio, Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio, Label: SM Entertainment, Zhang Yixing Studio, Format: Digital download, streaming audio, Formats: Digital download, streaming audio, This page was last edited on 8 February 2021, at 00:41. Krump matched this song, so I tried to learn the [style]. "Zhang Yixing and his studio have always adhered to the One China principle, firmly maintained national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and opposed any attempt to … Korean entertainment company SM has officially established an independent studio for EXO member Zhang Yixing. The most…” The title track, and the album as a whole, is Lay’s attempt at expressing what he calls “M-pop,” or mixed Mandarin pop music, a genre he’s spearheading with the aim of bringing Chinese culture to global – primarily western – music listeners. I want to promote that part, and let people know the very dope Chinese culture. Letting people know that we have distinct instruments and unique sounds in China. This was SM Entertainment’s first time relaxing their policies and helping a Chinese artist to establish his own personal studio. I’m a warrior. © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Billboard 200 album chart with his album Namanana, and this year he ranked No. He debuted as a solo artist in October 28, 2016. If people can guess what English [songs] are talking about, they can guess what Chinese [songs] are talking about. I couldn’t copy the teacher, the motion, the action. And while there were many great suggestions, I was surprised by how many wanted to know about your love of krumping. If I can have the opportunity to go to another country, I’ll join the battle with [krumping originator] Tight Eyez (Ceasare "Tight Eyez" Willis). Duality is actually one theme LAY explores profoundly in LIT. I took maybe three months, and I’m just the beginning of krumping like a teenager. Along with being a K-pop columnist at Billboard, I’ve written for outlets including NBC News, Entertainment Weekly, The Village Voice, MTV, and Noisey. LAY 02 SHEEP 2017 Honey - EP 2019 LIT - EP 2020 Winter Special Gift - EP 2017 NAMANANA - The 3rd Album 2018 LIT 2020 Love You More (feat. Lay: 2020 was terrible. Beatport. From Lit, I saw the potential that we can reframe M-pop to another level. EXO’s Lay, or also known as Zhang Yixing, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. And spend time with your family. But we have to trust tomorrow will be good. Let people know that it’s not just language mixing but culture mixing, instrument mixing, genre mixing. Along with being a K-pop. Any advice for people? Courtesy of Zhang Yixing Studio Fans will see a very different side of LAY with his latest release. Lay: Because I think we need to mix something. Apple Music. Dancing is his life and he spends most of his time at the studio, if you are unable to find him, he will be sleeping or dancing at his studio. You may opt-out by. It does not matter, I just want to mix a lot of languages, to create one track or music. Yixing to invite everyone to watch #DramasAccompanyingYourNewYear, a CCTV special program on the first day of Chinese New Year February 12 19:30 cst (trans) #zhang yixing #yixing #lay #exo #p: studio #e: spring festival gala 21 Photos courtesy of Zhang Yixing Studio . The second part, about the present and the things we deal with now, has more modern sounds and I worked with great producers like Scott [Storch] and Murda Beatz. Lay in a still from 'Lit' (Zhang Yixing Studio) Not one to slow down, Lay has taken on 2020 with even more fervor than before. What have you realized is important to your craft? Also available in the iTunes Store Other Versions. Label: S.M. (credit: Zhang Yixing Studio) The pre-order for Lay Zhang’s new digital album ‘LIT‘ went live on China’s QQ Music platform, and 9 certification records were instantly broken as it went live. Please do not edit any fantaken data [ in regards to fy-zyixing ] Also, I want music arrangements to have Chinese traditional instruments and other countries’ [instruments] put together. I wanted to know why. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Yixing Zhang is a Chinese singer, dancer, actor, and producer known for being a member of the popular Asian boy group, Exo.He has done endorsement work for brands like Ray-Ban, Converse, Skechers, and Samsung.He has released songs like Lose Control, Lucky One, and Love Me Right.Yixing has a huge social media fan base with more than 9 million followers on Instagram. Lay: “Lit” has a very slow tempo. Traditional Chinese instruments, it’s better to use one style of instrument itself not with others. See more ideas about yixing, exo lay, yixing exo. But Lay, although he shies away from discussing political ramifications on culture during a conversation with Forbes, has hope that bringing multi-cultural influences together will create greater understandings between one another and different cultures, as long as we take the time to listen to one another. Zhang Yixing has not terminated his contract with SM Entertainment, conversely, he has become the pioneer of SM’s efforts to develop an individual Chinese artist in China. 屏MV"的诞生", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lay_Zhang_discography&oldid=1005504465, Articles with dead external links from February 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Don’t forget your dreams. 2020 Jan 17 - EXO ZHANG YIXING LAY ZHANG LAY ICHING . Somewhat amusingly, Zhang Yixing’s studio recently shared a photo of the company’s damaged dance floor, calling out their boss for his intensive dance practice regime. Secondly, I think practice is very important. High quality Zhang Yixing gifts and merchandise. I wanted to focus more on that. For the second half of the album, my original intention was to have “Changsha” to be the single. I want people to forget the bad things and ignore the bad things. Coming at a time when the world is more divided than ever, and China and the U.S.’s trade war continues, it may seem like a lofty aim. He is a member of the South Korean–Chinese boy band EXO and its subunit EXO-M under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group EXO and its subgroup EXO-M. Why do you feel it’s time to reframe the conversation as “M-pop”? Press release from Miller/Zhang Yixing Studio. Tamar Herman: You released the long version of Lit in July, and saw much love for its blending of traditionally Chinese and modern musical elements. Lay: For “Boom,” I want everyone just to jump and forget. Please pay attention to boss’ upcoming works. I think now M-pop has to change rules. Fans are very important. But it’s basic, right? Lay: I think Mandarin can mix with other countries’ languages to become one song, so that everyone can feel a Chinese vibe whether it’s English, French, Korean. Herman: This year’s hard on a lot of people. What was the inspiration overall for this album? He is a member of EXO, and the main dancer of EXO-M. Lay was a local child star in Hunan, having won third place in a competition hosted by the popular TV program, Star Academy in 2005. Namanana 22 Songs Music Videos. The teacher was like, “You have to spend time in this kind of dance, then you can change.” I tried very hard to practice the feeling and vibe. Lay Zhang’s studio shares images of the damage sustained in the dance studio from Lay’s krump dance practice Zhang Yixing & Kim Jun Myeon XH Bunnyunicorn Myanmar This year is really terrible, right? It’s a global world. I want everyone just to jump and forget. We have a very good tomorrow, a good future. I asked fans if they had any questions on Twitter. Herman: In “Lit” you say you are taking China to the world, and you’ve been talking a lot recently about how you’d like to spearhead M-Pop’s growth internationally. Practice is important if you want to make an amazing, perfect stage. It’s been a few years now since Lay Zhang (also known as Zhang Yixing) released his debut EP Lose Control in 2016. On April 8th, 2015, SM Entertainment announced that Zhang Yixing has established a personal studio in China. This interview was conducted in English and Mandarin, and edited for clarity. 608 Likes, 3 Comments - EXO LAY - Yixing - @layzhang (@layixing1007) on Instagram: “190922 Yixing’s studio weibo Update 4P Don't work on weekends, see Boss every day?! K-pop’s having a moment in the west right now, how do you feel about M-pop’s potential? He is quite popular in the industry with a stage name called Lay Zhang. Zhang Yixing Studio issued a statement yesterday to explain their side of what happened. LAY - Boom (R3HAB Remix) [ZHANG YIXING STUDIO] Home Tracks LAY Boom R3HAB Remix [ZHANG YIXING STUDIO] Overview; Info & Stats; LAY - Boom (R3HAB Remix) Google Search Songstats Save To Collection : Short Link; 1001.tl/296xtjyf: Label; ZHANG YIXING STUDIO: Remix Of; LAY - Boom: 1x Supported By; R3HAB: LAY; Songstats. Stage Name: Lay (레이) Birth Name: Zhang Jiashuai, his legalized name is Zhang Yixing (张艺兴) Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Nationality: Chinese Subunit: EXO-M (former) Specialties 210118 Yixing studio weibo update. Level three in a game, maybe. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Apparently, a staff member purchased plane tickets from a middleman named Liu Quan.