Who's that girl?

TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC
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By Christopher Toh, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg



PHOTO: Local star, Chen Meixin, on the rise, talks about releasing that all-important debut album http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/cmsfileserver/showimageCC.aspx?450&338&f=1915&img=1915_246003.jpg&h=450&w=338
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The next Stefanie Sun?

Chinese pop singer Meixin's debut album is the culmination of three years' work. "That I can actually come up with this album is a big achievement," she said. "As I was always in China and Taiwan filming, I didn't have time to get into the studio. I'd be filming for one week before I could record some songs. So I'd be shuttling from China to Singapore. It's tiring, but you get used to it."

PHOTO: Meixin, the next Stefanie Sun?
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A plus for Meixin is that she managed to get her original composition, Because I Love You, on the album. "That's my first song. It's drawn from a bit of my life and the people I know," she said.


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"I used to write songs, but not all of them were very good. This is a simple song, but I think that makes it easier for people to remember. Besides, it's the first time I'm doing this."

PHOTO: Chen Meixin,
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Meixin said her dream is to collaborate with her idol, local superstar Stefanie Sun.

"She's one of Singapore's biggest stars. I think her songs are really great. I love her albums and her songs really touch me. If I could cover her songs, that would be great. But then again, she's already done them so well, how can I compete with that?"

By Christopher Toh, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg



PHOTO: Local star, Chen Meixin,
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• TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC
• http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20100729/2907FTP004.pdf
• http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100729-0000062/Whos-that-girl?
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Gem of a debut

TODAY THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010, ENTERTAINMENT, PAGE T7
From http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20100722/2207MVP007.pdf
CD Reviews by Christopher Toh



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
TODAY THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010, ENTERTAINMENT, PAGE T7


Loving you, by Chen Meixin (陈美心)

It has taken some time, about three years, but homegrown Mandarin singer Chen Meixin has finally released her first album.

PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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According to the singer, it took so long because she could only record in between filming commitments, she starred in TV offerings such as The Illusionist, Dear Dear Son-In-Law, Guangdong Master and the subway drama, A Starry Night; as well as hosting shows such as Way To Go and On The Beat 2.

PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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She’s shifting gears to concentrate on her music career. For now, at least. And judging by this album, it’s a career that could possibly see her in good stead.

Vocally, Meixin sits somewhere in between Kit Chan and Stefanie Sun, slightly less depth than the former, but with more emotion than the latter.

PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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Loving You isn’t her first release though. In 2007, she released her EP, In An Instant, which was produced by renown music producer Lee Wei Song.

This album kind of builds on that: All the songs here are ballads that allow her to show off her full vocal range. Because I Love You, Finally Realised and Leave have just the right amount of musical empathy from the up-and-coming star.

PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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True, it’s not all polished, but a diamond in the rough is still a diamond.

PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心) and friend
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And if she continues to put her shoulder to the wheel, Meixin will surely get there.

CD Reviews by Christopher Toh




PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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