Kuching 26 Augut 2016: Jessie Chung, Sarawak-born international
singer, actress and entrepreneur, yesterday launched her first English EP
“There You Are” at Imperial Hotel yesterday.
Following
her great success in the Chinese music market, she is spreading her wings
further to the English music market with her first English EP. The EP comprises
three songs, namely, “There You Are”, “Drive My Heart” and “Some Place Honest”.
“I
would like to dedicate this EP to both my father and my husband, I want to tell
everyone that it is important to cherish your loved ones while they are still
alive and I hope that through my music, I am able to touch the hearts of many
and get this message across,” Jessie told a press conference.”
She
added, ”I am very fortunate to be always surrounded by good people that have my
best interest, be it my loved ones, friends and colleagues and it is because of
them, I have the courage to spread my wings and fly. “
“I am
not afraid of change, and to try new things. So far, I am very grateful that
the Chinese market has accepted my work. I think it is timely to move into the
English market and to make my music truly international,” she said.
Jessie
has released seven other albums, namely, Home, Loving You, Message of
Love from the Moon, Love in You, I Just Fall In Love Again and Tearless
Sky. Her single “Love In You” was selected as the theme song for the
Korean TV series “My Secret Garden in Taiwan.”
Jessie’s
last album rose to fourth place on the I Radio Top Hits Chart and 6th place on
the Pop Radio Ten Music Chart in Taiwan, just within two weeks of its initial
release.
“There
You Are” is produced by Andy James Court, a renowned Australian veteran
musician who is known for his rock ‘n‘ roll style during the early years of his
career. He has won over 30 international music awards and was the
recipient of the 2015 Song of the Year Award.
The
music video was filmed and produced by Elijah Cavanagh, a film director from
Brisbane, Australia.
“The
filming of the music video for There You Are has been such a journey. We
spent two days and nights, travelling on the road throughout Brisbane and Gold
Coast to shoot the music video,
“It was
very cold at around 10 degrees Celsius, but I was not allowed to wear a sweater
to keep myself warm.
“The
most unforgettable moment was the one at the beach. As I was walking on top of
the cliff next to the ocean, I nearly fell down, but luckily, being trained
with wushu skills, I was able to maintain my balance,” she told the media.
Jessie’s
artist manager in Australia, Jonathan Timm said: “I am privileged to work with
her and to introduce her to the Australian market. I’ve listened to the
three songs in the album and I love them.
“What
is really different about these songs are that they are big songs like anthems
played at stadiums, moving all those that sing along with them.
“As for
the music video, I found the aesthetics clean and polished, and of course,
Jessie looks amazing in it. I think her fans are going to love it.
“My
goal is to help her achieve the widest exposure and acceptance in the
English-speaking markets, and this include the Australian and global
markets through different forms of distribution, especially digital marketing.
“The
change of image is part of the plan as well. In this English EP, we have
created a new image for her, portraying a different side of Jessie who is
energetic, yet fun-loving,” said Timm.
During
the press conference, Jessie announced that there would be an another launching
ceremony and performance at Boulevard Shopping Mall tomorrow at 4.00pm.
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