Europa Huang

In this Chinese name, the family name is Huang.
Europa Huang
Born (1983-11-02) November 2, 1983 (age 40)
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Alma materNational Cheng Kung University
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, producer, occupational therapist
Years active2006–present
Musical career
Also known asHuang Jianwei
Huang Chien-wei
GenresFolk music, Mandopop
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsWind Music, Warner Music Taiwan

Europa Huang (born November 2, 1983) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, producer and occupational therapist.[1]

He won an award given by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan for the Best New Artist at the 18th Golden Melody Awards for his 2006 debut album Over the Way,.[2][3][4] In 2017 Huang won the Best Composer award at the 28th Golden Melody Awards for the song "Centrifugal Force".[5]

Personal life

Huang attended the National Experimental High School, and graduated from the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, with a degree in occupational therapy.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Track listing
Over the Way
  • Released: October 25, 2006
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Little Egret, Rain, Scarecrows 鷺鷥雨稻草人
  2. Over the Way
  3. 5 Strings
  4. As Flowing As Wind 可風
  5. The Autumn of South 南瀛之秋
  6. Innocence 純真
  7. Like a Friend
  8. The Field of Sugar Canes 甘蔗田
  9. White Road 白色公路
  10. A Carefree Day 無憂的一天
  11. Dandelion 蒲公英
  12. In the Mood of Flying
Come to Me
  • Released: September 29, 2008
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. The Birds of Youth 青鳥
  2. Come to Me
  3. No Clouds and Rain, No Clear Skies 也無風雨也無晴
  4. A Cloud in the Sky 天邊一朵雲
  5. Tomorrow's Affairs 明天的事
  6. Her Voice Comes from Afar 遠處傳來她的聲音
  7. Toot-toot Song 嘟嘟歌
  8. Irresolute Youth 徬徨少年時
  9. Everything
  10. The Questions of Childhood 童年的疑問
  11. Compass 羅盤
Another Journey
再一次旅行
  • Released: August 23, 2011
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Wenshui 汶水
  2. Another Journey 再一次旅行
  3. I'm Your Little Singer
  4. Cucurrucucu 鴿子呀鴿子
  5. Hutong (An Alley) 胡同
  6. Perfect Child 完美小孩
  7. Where Is the Light
  8. Mama's Wish Upon a Star 媽媽的小星願
  9. The Wind Through the Rice Paddies (Improvised Performance) 吹過稻田的風（即興演奏曲）
  10. Little Prince 小王子
  11. When You Come Floating By 當你飄來
Embraceable You
我擁抱的是...
Track listing
  1. Urgent Call 非常召集
  2. Waiting for Fruitful Melon 等待甜瓜
  3. Taiwan Gin Na 三郎
  4. Stand By You 咱的夢在這
  5. Run! 嘿！走吧
  6. Paradise
  7. Embraceable You 我想擁抱的 是一路裝作勇敢的你
  8. Chasing You 追
  9. Hey! My Girl 嘿！芳誼
  10. Dear Tong Tong 童童歌
  11. The 15th Day 三郎 我可不可以 靠著你的肩膀
  12. Road 小路(Bonus Track)

Extended plays

Title Album details Track listing
Little Tree, Summer Dream
夏樹的期待
  • Released: July 27, 2007
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Be My Valentine 愛的 Shalala
  2. Butterfly 蝴蝶
  3. This World 這個世界
  4. Butterfly (Piano & Vocal) 蝴蝶(鋼琴演唱版)
Will You Sing Me A Song?
  • Released: April 2009
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. The Last Trick (Story About Lens Morrison)
  2. Will You Sing Me A Song
  3. 胡同2006
Summer
我和我的藍爆炸頭在夏天 數位原創Demo
  • Released: October 2009
  • Label: Wind Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. I'm Your Little Singer
  2. Circle of Life
  3. 沒有用的我忍不住打了通電話給你
Hey ! Little Girl
嘿!小女孩
Track listing
  1. You Are The Apple of My Eye
  2. 嘿！小女孩
  3. 夏雨(演奏曲)
  4. 悠游
  5. 不安於室
  6. So？！
  7. 一起踢球吧！

Singles

Year Title Notes
2010 "In Case of Love" In Case of Love soundtrack
2012 "Familiar Home 熟悉的家園" Charity single
2014 "Light Pollution" Yuk-cheung Chun feat. Europa Huang
2014 "Flaming Beacon 烽火" With William Wei and Lala Hsu
2014 "The World Is Your Gift 送給我的世界" Misi Ke feat. Europa Huang
2015 "Before Tomorrow 我倆沒有明天"
2016 "Universe of Hearts" Love in Vain soundtrack

Songs written

Year Artist Title Music Lyrics
2008 Yuan Quan "Baby Sleep" Yes Yes
2009 Yoga Lin "Gone With the Wind" Yes Yes
2011 Christine Fan "The Little Prince" Yes Yes
2011 Tseng Jin-wen "Mu Mu" Yes Yes
2012 James Wen and Megan Lai "Meet the Right One" Yes No
2013 Koala Liu "Keep Dreaming" Yes No
2014 Lala Hsu "Missing" Yes No
2016 Faith Yang "Centrifugal Force" Yes No

Albums produced

Year Artist Title
2013 Pepe Shimada Cat Play
2013 Various A Moment of Love original soundtrack
2016 Various Never Said Goodbye original soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2006 Association of Music Workers in Taiwan Top 10 Singles of the Year "Over the Way" Won
2007 18th Golden Melody Awards Best New Artist Over the Way Won
2012 3rd Golden Indie Music Awards Best Folk Album Another Journey Nominated
2015 26th Golden Melody Awards Best Composer "Missing" Nominated
2017 28th Golden Melody Awards Best Composer "Centrifugal Force" Won
Best Single Producer Nominated

References

  1. ^ http://store.windmusic.com.tw/zh/artists/Europa_Huang
  2. ^ "好多音樂｜像自然一般的歌聲──黃建為 - BIOS Monthly". BIOS Monthly.
  3. ^ "Nicky Lee, Jolin Tsai win Mandarin pop music awards". www.chinadaily.com.cn.
  4. ^ "一夜擠歌嗆服貿！金曲音樂人黃建為《非常召集》抗荒唐 - ETNEWS星光雲 - ETNEWS新聞雲". ettoday.net. March 19, 2014.
  5. ^ 自由娛樂 (June 24, 2017). "金曲》得最佳作曲人獎 黃建為台上謝韋禮安 - 自由娛樂". ent.ltn.com.tw.
  6. ^ 中时电子报 (November 22, 2015). "金典奖得主黄建为 分享音乐创作歷程". chinatimes.com.