Jeric T

Jeric T
Jeric performs to crowd of 4000 in 2019
Jeric performs to crowd of 4000 in 2019
Background information
Birth nameJeric Tan
Born (1984-03-14) 14 March 1984 (age 40)
Singapore, Singapore
OriginSingapore, Singapore, Singapore
GenresPop, alternative hip hop, soul, fusion, contemporary R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboard
Years active2008–present
Labels(2010–2012) HJ Records (2010–2012)
Websitewww.jerictan.com

Jeric T (traditional Chinese: 陳傑瑞; simplified Chinese: 陈杰瑞; pinyin: Chén Jiérùi; Wade–Giles: Chen Chieh-rui; born 14 March 1984),[1] better known by his stage name 陳傑瑞 Jeric, is a Singaporean singer-songwriter and record producer. He founded and created the gaming platforms Zion, ZincPlay and DotaPod [2] Jeric is from a family of Chinese opera singers/actors and has been in touch with music from a young age. He was discovered by renowned singer-songwriter, Shaun Yu (永邦), in 2001, in a chanced meeting. After a few months of stint at record studios and production houses, Jeric decided to give up his studies, despite exceptional grades and standing (Dean's List Candidate, 8th in the School of InfoComm Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic), to pursue a musical career.

During this time, he became pals with Gary Chaw (Chinese:曹格), and even wrote for him. Jeric began producing songs for other artists, and traveled countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and most notably Taiwan. He has also collaborated several times with Coldplay's producer, Danton Supple.

In August 2010, he released his debut album, Absolutely Jeric (Chinese:絕對傑瑞). Although plagued by poor marketing and exposure, the album generated hits like Disbelief (Chinese:我不相信), Venice Tears (Chinese:為你濕的淚), White Cat (Chinese:白貓), which peaked at number seven on Channel [V] Top 20, and number twenty-eight on G-Music Top 100 songs of 2010. The album was launched in Taiwan only.

Jeric's music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many different musical genres. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Emil Chau (Chinese:周華健) and Jay Chou (Chinese:周杰倫) and would often practice singing to these artists songs. Jeric also incorporates Blues and Soul inspired sounds into his work. Chris Yu (Chinese:游鴻明), renowned singer-songwriter, referred to Jeric as having "one of the best voices he has heard in years" after chancing upon his live singing on a radio show.

Life and career

1986–2006: Early life and beginnings

Jeric was born Jeric Tan and raised in the Toa Payoh neighborhood of Singapore, by parents Tan Buck Hoe and Tay Chye Geok, of Chinese descent.[3]

Collaboration

Jeric has collaborated with various artists and producers. Some notable collaborations are with Coldplay's producer, Danton Supple. The first collaboration was for the song, "What's up with me" by Tan Weiwei.[4] With the second song, a track in the Girls album.

Producer

In 2012, at the age of 26, Jeric produced a full album for a girl band, becoming the youngest album producer in Taiwan.[5] In 2014, he produced for another girl-group, 2*Sweet, producing the single, "Home Party". In 2013, he became the pioneer for "Ballad Electronica" (aka Progressive House), taking the leap into EDM in the Chinese region.[6][7]

Music

  • 2019/05/10: Jeric releases a movie theme song "OUTTA MY MIND" for the movie, "Fragments of Summer"[13] . The song contains three languages, namely Chinese, English and a Chinese Dialect.[8] Jeric has a cameo role in the movie.[9][10]
  • 2019/03/14: Jeric releases a limited edition of his debut album, "ABSOLUTELY JERIC". This album is a collaborative work among many masters in the Chinese music industry – Joshua Lin for his music videos, Lu Shaocun for music arrangements, Shaun Yu for music production, and Hannah Quinlivan as starring actress for his music video.[11] This edition was also a birthday gift to his fans.[12]
  • 2018/12/17: Jeric releases a new Red Heart Association theme song,[13] "UNDYING LOVE" [14] This song was originally written by Jeric for Jing Chang in her 2012 album.
  • 2018/11/25: Jeric releases television series, "Kira Kira in the Life" theme song, "MY HEART STILL BEATS FOR YOU" [15]
  • 2018/7/11: Jeric releases his "Ballad Electronica" (aka House EDM) track, "CANDLELIGHT"[16] in collaboration with Austin Leeds, who has produced for Avicii, Paul van Dyk and Markus Schulz.
  • 2017/12/27: Jeric releases part 2 of his series of light love songs, "FUTURE LOVE"[17] following the success of "LOVE YOU MORE" which top KKBOX charts Top 20 songs for a full season.[14][15][16]
  • 2017/2/14: Jeric releases theme song for the television series "About Is Love", a new song called "LOVE YOU MORE"[18] Media writes about his vocals, describing them as "Instant Tear-jerker" . The cast to the television series includes 彦希、许晓诺、蔡乙嘉、胡文喆、杨欣颖、李心博、付乐莹、周耀。The song also helped bring the television series to the top 10 of the charts in China for the year 2018.[17]

Music videos

Albums

Album Name Release Date
ABSOLUTELY JERIC 14 August 2010
ABSOLUTELY JERIC 2019 14 March 2019

Television theme songs

Series Song Type Song Title Artist Composer Air Date
Future Mr. Right Main Theme Song Future Champion (original song: CHAMPIONS) JERIC陳傑瑞 陳傑瑞Jeric
About Is Love Main Theme Song 愛你多一些 LOVE YOU MORE JERIC陳傑瑞 陳傑瑞Jeric
  • 腾讯视频 中国大陆 2018年12月3日 – 非会员每周一－三20：00更新2集，会员每周一提前看下周
Kira Kira in my Life Main Theme Song MY HEART STILL BEATS FOR YOU JERIC陳傑瑞 陳傑瑞Jeric

References

  1. ^ Official Website Jeric T's profile Archived 20 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 13 August 2010
  2. ^ DotaPod.com(Warcraft III DotA 2 Online).
  3. ^ (in Chinese) HJ Records Jeric T's profile Retrieved 13 August 2010
  4. ^ Tan Weiwei《What's up with me》SINA MUSIC(Tan Weiwei《What's up with me》News Release).
  5. ^ 2012 Girls Album(Girls 2012 Album).
  6. ^ In the style of JERIC「Ballad Electronica」EDM revealed([1]).
  7. ^ Jeric brings Chinese Pop to the worldwide stage with his new style([2]).
  8. ^ 吳耀漢來台尬戲太保 《殺人之夏》([3] 吳耀漢來台尬戲太保 《殺人之夏》)
  9. ^ 《殺人之夏》 電影角色介紹([4] 《殺人之夏》 電影角色介紹)
  10. ^ 2019電影《殺人之夏》主題曲([5] 2019電影《殺人之夏》主題曲)
  11. ^ 陳傑瑞想再邀昆凌拍親密MV([6] 陳傑瑞想再邀昆凌拍親密MV)
  12. ^ 陳傑瑞33歲生日禮9年前備妥([7] 陳傑瑞33歲生日禮9年前備妥)
  13. ^ 紅心字會公益大使JERIC陳傑瑞([8] 紅心字會公益大使JERIC陳傑瑞)
  14. ^ KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 2月([9] KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 2月 )
  15. ^ KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 2月2([10] KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 2月2)
  16. ^ KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 3月([11] KKBOX華語新歌排行榜 3月)
  17. ^ 鑫盛網路劇《大約是愛》累積點擊率破10億次([12] 鑫盛網路劇《大約是愛》累積點擊率破10億次)
  18. ^ 中國時報 陳傑瑞首創 雙螢幕互動MV(中國時報 陳傑瑞首創雙螢幕互動MV).
  19. ^ 陳勢安 / 非你不可 博客來(陳勢安 / 非你不可 博客來).
  20. ^ KKBOX 張芸京 《痛也愛你》(KKBOX 張芸京 《痛也愛你》).
  21. ^ Baby Monkiz 豆瓣音樂專輯(Baby Monkiz 豆瓣音樂專輯).