Recently, another music variety show has become popular. It is the program "The Voice" that specializes in the 225th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to . 16 groups of singers from Hong Kong and the Mainland have used Cantonese golden songs that "hear the ear oil" to restore a "singing history of Hong Kong music". The program has gained extremely high popularity and reputation since it started broadcasting in late April.
Among them, "explosive boy" Mike Zeng Bit, a new generation singer from Hong Kong, China, has sparked heated discussions with his amazing performance on the first stage. Netizens have "archaeologically" what is the origin of this " explosive head , cute, lovely, and good-singing brother".
Based on netizens' love for this "more special" dark horse boy, Nandu Entertainment reporters recently connected to the program team and conducted an exclusive interview with Zeng Bit. His hair style, his lively and terrifying typhoon, his unique musical talent and voice, and the Mandarin , which has no "Hong Kong flavor", are all decoded one by one.
"Many people always feel that the 'golden age' is gone when talking about the Hong Kong music scene. I feel that we have the responsibility to turn every era into the 'golden age' of Hong Kong music. Each era has singers and musical works of different styles. I want to sing and write works of my own style and try different styles. This is what I can contribute to the industry." Zeng Bitt said.
The endless hope of Hong Kong music should not only be placed on familiar old songs and the "feeling cards" played by familiar faces, but also have such youthful and cool faces and new songs with ever-changing styles to create more possibilities for Hong Kong music in the future.
PART 1 First stage
"Explosion Head" came on stage and was so nervous that it "Explosion"
I just want to play and have fun with everyone!
viewers who have watched "The Voice" must be familiar with this new generation singer who made his debut with the "explosion". On the first stage, Zeng Bitt covered "First Love" in a light and retro style, igniting the atmosphere in the audience. He never thought that he could defeat his predecessors and won the first place in the most popular Golden Songs, becoming the first singer to be nominated for the "Hong Kong Music Era Records" in the first episode. As a newborn calf, Zeng Bit sang the song "Bicycle" with his predecessor Lin Zixiang, interpreting the scene of father-son relationship, with a strong sense of substitution, which made the audience collectively break the defense and burst into tears. Off the stage, Bit's lively and active personality made him always "familiar" with other singers. He was touched with curly hair intimately by Coco Lee in CoCo, and was called "You are my Baby" by Brother Lam. He won the love of many seniors and was also extremely popular.
For participating in "The Voice", Bit said that this is the biggest stage in his life and that he is flattered to receive everyone's attention and love. He has been constantly talking about the golden sentences in the interview and has different thoughts about Hong Kong music. He said: "Our generation has the responsibility to turn every era into the golden age of Hong Kong music", presenting a "new wave" in the music industry that is most courageous and fearless. The outside world was amazed by his first place in the first stage. He only hoped to cooperate with more seniors and show more diverse musical styles, rather than seeking ranking or fame.
Nandu Entertainment: Have you felt like you’re popular recently?
Zeng Bit: I have no idea whether it is fire or not. When I released my first song in Hong Kong, I didn’t think of myself as a singer. I would go out shopping, eat, and say hello and interact with many people who like me. I am just one of many people who love singing. I am very lucky to be a singer, launch my own works and sing them to everyone. I am very happy.
Nandu Entertainment: You are a fresh face for mainland audiences, but when you come, everyone likes you very much, and netizens are searching for the origin of this "explosive boy". How do you view your unique audience?
Zeng Bit: Thank you very much! I didn't expect to get special attention from everyone at first. I think my hairstyle has helped me a lot and has become a tool that everyone is willing to search quickly, and everyone seems to want to confirm whether it is true or not (laugh). I know you in this very special way, this is a kind of fate.Regarding the appearance of this hairstyle, I wanted to perm the very Korean-pop hairstyle at the beginning. I don’t know why it became an explosive head after the perm. It actually suited me unexpectedly, so I kept it.
Nandu Entertainment: Are you prepared for the show? I feel that you are very lively and comfortable performing on stage and getting along with singers. Are you actually nervous?
Zeng Bit: I brought some of my guitar instruments and worked hard to lose weight. I hope everyone can see a better Zeng Bit. At first I was a little nervous because I was a relatively unfamiliar face. But after getting along with everyone, many singers and friends have a very similar music direction. When they talk about music, everyone will have topics, and they will soon become familiar with each other and make new friends. This stage is the biggest stage in my career as a singer, and it is very close to the audience. When I really walked up, I was so nervous that I exploded! But then I adjusted my breathing and sang it.
Nandu Entertainment: Have you set up a FLAG for yourself at the last show? Is it an unexpected gain to become a "dark horse" with "First Love"?
Zeng Bit: got the first place and it was really surprising. There are many senior singers here. Their stage is very powerful. I was able to get the first place in everyone's vote. Thank you very much! Actually, I just want to present the styles I am good at and like to everyone, so that everyone can see that Zeng Bit is such a person and never think about getting any honors. Everyone can sing with me and have fun together. I am already very satisfied.
Nandu Entertainment: What design did you do when singing the first song "First Love"? What kind of Zeng Bitte do you want the audience to see?
Zeng Bit: I have a small goal on this program. I want everyone to see different Zeng Bit with more possibilities. On the stage of "First Love", I designed some small movements to let everyone feel a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere and want to dance with the melody. This dance step design was a performance by Michael Jackson when I was a child, and then I slowly imitated it and learned it. I saw netizens saying: This kind of "gluing the soles of the feet" movement is very special (laughs)! I am a person who loves to play. On this stage, I can show this side as much as I can, especially when singing "First Love". Seeing the audience very enthusiastic and nervous feeling swept away, I want to dance with everyone and have fun.
Nandu Entertainment: There are many senior teachers in the program. When they get along with them, who has a deeper influence on you?
Zeng Bit: When I released my first song "I'm not as good as", Li Keqin Big brother sent a voice to my teacher Eric Kwok, praising my performance. This time I appeared on the show with him. I feel very honored to watch his stage up close, which is also a good study. I often chat with Brother Li Jian on the show. He is a very funny and nice person. He often doesn’t have too many expressions and suddenly tells a joke. I like this very much. After chatting with Brother Jian too much, my ability to tell jokes has also improved. I talked a lot with Brother Lam (Lin Zixiang). When I was a child, I sang a lot of his songs in competitions, and his songs were particularly difficult to sing. This senior took great care of me, including my first stage. He gave me a very practical and funny advice. He asked me to "put my bangs higher" because it was easy for the audience to see my eyes when I was performing.
Nandu Entertainment: You and Lin Zixiang formed a "father-son group" to sing "Bicycle", which made many viewers cry. Why is there such a magical interpretation?
Zeng Bit: I was actually a little nervous when I started working with my seniors. I was quite stiff in the first few rehearsals. Later, the program team arranged a chat session with him. When we talked about the family part, we opened our hearts. Later, during the performance, I really imagined him as my father, and may have such a touching feeling, especially the last hug, which was proposed by Brother Lam. I am very grateful for his small design, which also increased our tacit understanding between us.
Nandu Entertainment: Did you make any personal friends on the show?
Zeng Bit: Maobuyi . I called him "Brother Mao" on the show. He is a relatively introverted person and doesn't speak much. I want to use my passion to burn Brother Mao's "desert" like "a fire", so I talk to him all day long. But I think my ability is not as good as Sister CoCo. The whole show was flirted with by her, and she is so sweet. I also met Modong Shanba, and I was very happy to chat with them, and we also made an appointment with a meal together. On the stage of "First Love", I asked them with courage: Do you want to come up together? Unexpectedly, they agreed immediately: "OK, no problem, get on!", which made us our first cooperation.
Nandu Entertainment: We often say that the golden age of the Hong Kong music scene is gone. As a new generation in the Hong Kong music scene, what efforts do you want to make to let more people hear the beauty of Hong Kong music?
Zeng Bit: Many people talked about the fact that there was a golden age in the Hong Kong music scene, and it was gone. But I think we have the responsibility to turn every era into a golden age of Hong Kong Philharmonic. Because there will be singers and musical works of different styles in each era, I want to create some works of my own style and try different styles of possibilities. This is what I can contribute to the industry. I really like singing and writing. I am a very homeless person. The biggest entertainment every day is to stay in the room and play and hum casually. If there are some melodies in my mind, I will record them and then slowly create some songs. There are already several songs written by myself. I hope to do these demos better and bring them to my predecessors to listen to them and improve them. I can share them with you in the future.
PART 2 Music Road
"I am one of the many people who like music,
is lucky to be seen."
Every potential new star who is expected to become popular cannot escape the many "archaeology" of netizens. Zeng Bitt, who is now cool and handsome on the stage, was once the "fat Mike" with an average appearance back then. In those competitions of choosing idols and competing for excellence, he was ridiculed by the crowd for "not handsome", "ordinary clothes", and "too fat". He also experienced a cruel knockout match. He did not get the best ranking and lost the opportunity to debut. He played in a nameless manner, such as "sound technician" and "vocal teacher", while expressing his musical dream.
In this era of looking at faces, as a young man with dreams and strength, how can he find his own "success" day? Talking about the past stories of pursuing dreams, frustrations, and still pursuing love on the road of music, Zeng Bit said with emotion that he never thought of giving up music to achieve this day. "I am one of the many people who like music, lucky to be seen." Anita Mui 's "Splitting the Iceberg" inspired him. Eric Kwok brought him into the circle as a mentor. Eason seniors such as Eason Chan and Lee Keqin are not hesitant to praise him and become his "propaganda teacher"... Zeng Bit keeps repeating: "I'm very lucky!" He has no idol burden at all, and he wants to break through the "Prince of Sorrow Song" route. He wants to try the retro, rock , singing and dancing, and changing styles to let the public see the more "special" Zeng Bit.
Nandu Entertainment: Can you get a good voice from heaven? Is it inherited by your father or mother? When did the dream of singing come into being?
Zeng Bit: Good Voice this gift should be inherited from my mother. My mother loves singing very much. She often hums minor tunes such as " Nanniwan ", which makes me familiar with it. My mother told me that when I was a child, I liked watching TV series. When the theme song sounded, I would dance with me. I really understand what singing is when I joined a choir in high school and I felt the charm of singing. Later when I was studying music in college, I wanted to make singers my lifelong career.
Nandu Entertainment: You said that Hong Kong music is your "first love". Do you still remember the story of getting involved with this "first love" and falling in love with each other?
Zeng Bit: singing is my profession and my interest.It wasn't important to me that there were no outstanding results before, I just liked singing very simply. The inspiration for me at the beginning was when I saw Sister Mei (Anie Mui) sing "Splitting the Iceberg" that year, which made me think singing is a cool and handsome thing. I think no matter what kind of results I get, singing is something I will not give up.
Nandu Entertainment: Because "Wu Liangzi" was ridiculed, or had worked part-time for a long time, how can a person who wants to sing find the opportunity to "stand out", what do you think about it?
Zeng Bit: For me, all singing is an opportunity. I am a very lucky person on the way to sing. If I want to share my music with others, I will become a vocal teacher; if I like to listen to other people’s music, I will become an audio technician. These are things I have accumulated slowly on the road to music growth.
Nandu Entertainment: As a newcomer, do you want to have external beauty or inner beauty? Do you think the skin is important or the soul is important?
Zeng Bit: I think inner beauty is more important. Music is everyone's way of expression, and it tells everyone the purest and most direct voice of his own thoughts. I think the most important thing in singing is to return to the original intention.
Nandu Entertainment: Someone gave you the label of "Prince of Sorrowful Love Song", do you agree?
Zeng Bit: won't. I don’t think I have a specific style, so don’t let myself be restricted by a certain type. I want to present my different aspects and different expressions of music to everyone in different styles, but I have no limit on my own style. I grew up listening to rock and roll. I think rock and roll may be the style I am best at. In the future, I want to try more styles on this stage so that everyone can see more possibilities for me.
Nandu Entertainment: Many people say that you are "very much like Eason Chan", and you have also covered many of his songs. Eason Chan personally reposted the "I'm Not As Good" you sang. How do you feel for this? In music, have you drawn nutrition from this senior?
Zeng Bit: I feel very honored that Eason will forward my songs. I was still at work at that time. I saw this news when I just got off work. I still remember that I was taking a small road home. Fortunately, there was no one at that time because when I saw the news, I screamed on the road. Eason is a very powerful senior, and getting his affirmation is a great confidence for me. I like him very much and he can handle a lot of different styles very well. I am a moving person like him, and I like a leaping stage. What I learned from him is to present different styles and aspects to everyone, because "this is you".
Nandu Entertainment: Tell me about your relationship with Eric Kwok? Is he one of your "military advisors" in this battle in "The Voice of the Continuous"?
Zeng Bit: pair. We met in the 2019 draft. He was my mentor at that time. There was a game where I was wrong due to a serious illness. No one else’s fault was wrong. I didn’t take good care of myself. But he is a very good person. He wrote a post online telling everyone that Zeng Bit was sick and affected his performance. I was very moved and said to him, "Thank you, I will have no problem going through fire and water if you need anything in the future." As a result, I received a call from him and said that I would take me to meet the record company boss. Oh my god! This is a flattering opportunity. I used to be a person who was not very good at expressing myself, and when I saw my elders, I was very nervous. When I first went to the restaurant with them, I sat straight and stiff. I couldn't say anything except "Hello, right". I was so nervous that I was tense. Now I have changed a lot. Teacher Eric has a deep influence on me. In this show, he will give me a lot of opinions, spend a lot of time selecting songs for me, and bring me a lot of different ideas.
PART 3 The thoughts of a boy
Want to say to his mother, "I will bear the hard work in the future."
Youth must bravely break through
In the song "Bicycle" where everyone cried, Zeng Bit sang the attachment to his father delicately and tactfully, but he never thought that when the host He Jiong asked "I still remember the last hug with his father", he almost choked up and speechless. Zeng Bitt, who grew up in a single-parent family, has become increasingly blurred with his father who left when he was a child. But fortunately, the lack of fatherly love did not allow him to slide towards the inferiority and introverted side. He was still a cheerful and loving big boy. When talking about his personality, Bit said bluntly that this is related to his mother's "loving to laugh and not giving in". Her mother bears all the trivialities and difficulties in life alone, allowing the three brothers and sisters to grow up healthily and happily without worries. In response, he wanted to say to his mother: "You have worked hard for so many years, let me do the next hardship!"
"The Voice of Life" opened the first step for Zeng Bit to a bigger stage in music. This was also the first time he left his mother for so long. As the youngest son in his family, he was unwilling to be just a "little heart" under the protection of his mother. His mother saw his efforts for music along the way and supported him to bravely pursue his dreams. The program has more opportunities to show itself. The audience is looking forward to the "dark horse singer" Zeng Bit's display of more diverse styles, expressing his willingness to accompany this "explosive boy" to complete the entire program with his singing voice. As a new generation of Hong Kong Philharmonics, Zeng Bit also wants to use his musical strength to bring more surprises to everyone and let more people hear the beauty of Hong Kong Phil.
Nandu Entertainment: Your Mandarin doesn’t sound like a “Hong Kong flavor”, why can you speak such fluent Mandarin?
Zeng Bit: Because I watched a lot of Taiwanese variety shows when I was a child, I learned to speak Mandarin under the influence of my eyes and I had no "Hong Kong flavor". When I was in middle school, my Mandarin was pretty good, and I liked Chinese subjects very much.
Nandu Entertainment: Exchange and interact with mainland fans. What interesting things can you share?
Zeng Bit: On the stage of singing "Bicycle", it sounds quite funny. I only realized when I saw netizens sharing that when I announced the full-time golden song, Sister Sally ( Sally Yeh ) gave a blowing kiss to Brother Lam. I sat among them. I thought Sister Sally was blowing kiss to me, so I kept blowing kiss to Sister Sally. When netizens saw it, they were laughing and said they wanted to give me a song "Self-making Love", which was so interesting. Mainland fans are so cute, they will notice every little detail.
I like to interact with fans very much. I am a live singer. I like to sing with passers-by and friends. I like my performance to give everyone a sense of resonance. On the stage of "First Love", I saw many people singing and dancing with me in the audience, which was the happiest feeling for me to sing. For everyone, I am still a relatively new singer. I hope to do my best to let everyone remember this "singing explosive head".
Nandu Entertainment: Seeing you sharing videos of eating Changsha food, the food here is mostly spicy. Can you "follow the local customs"? What else do you want to break through yourself and keep trying and exploring?
Zeng Bit: Actually, I can’t eat spicy food in , but my ability to eat spicy food has become stronger recently because Hunan cuisine is really delicious! In the past, I came to the mainland just back to my hometown (Shanwei, Guangdong) and had no chance to explore more places. Speaking of what I want to break through, "The Voice" is a good stage. The scale of this stage has opened my eyes and met many different singers. Everyone has something worth learning from. I hope to work with everyone to make greater progress in my performance on the stage.
Nandu Entertainment: After singing "Bicycle" with Teacher Lin Zixiang, you burst into tears when you were asked about your father's question. What kind of existence does fatherly love mean to you?
Zeng Bit: When we were young, we were in our hometown, and my father went to work in Hong Kong. When I was five or six years old, we followed my mother to find my father.My father and I didn't spend a long time together, and later he left us when he got sick. The only memories I had with him when I was in kindergarten. Every time he came to pick me up after school, he would fly me up. We went to visit nearby shopping malls and buy some snacks. Those memories may be ordinary, but for me, they are already very satisfying memories.
Nandu Entertainment: Mom has taken on the responsibility of raising you three siblings over the years. What unforgettable memories do you have?
Zeng Bit: I think I am a lucky person and my childhood was happy. Although when we grow up, we will find that some not so beautiful things have actually happened, but my mother takes care of us and she takes responsibility for it alone, and she does not make us feel unhappy or unhappy. I think she is not only a mother, but also a friend of mine. When I was in middle school, my mother was busy with housework every day after school. I would go to make trouble or tease her. She would keep screaming and laughing. The atmosphere in our family is very harmonious. She is a person who loves to laugh. She is also a very strong person, including her father's departure, which is very difficult for her. When our family came to Hong Kong, there were many language and life problems, but she never thought of giving up, without a single complaint. This is something I want to study hard with her: no matter what difficulties she encounters, don't say give up.
Nandu Entertainment: This time I came to the mainland to participate in the program, is your strong support? What do you want to express to your mother?
Zeng Bit: I am the youngest child in my family. This is the first time in my life that I have left her for so long. In fact, she will also be worried. She saw the efforts I have put in music for so many years, and she also supports me in following my dreams. I want to say to my mother: "You have worked hard for so many years, so let me do the hard work next."
Nandu Entertainment: Will the focus of future development be in the mainland or Greater Bay Area ? What do you want to do most now?
Zeng Bit: My focus is on making my own music well. I hope everyone will like my Cantonese and Mandarin songs, and I will work harder. On the stage of "The Voice of the Continuous" I also want to try dancing. I look forward to the next collaboration with Sister CoCo to give everyone more surprises and freshness.
Nandu Entertainment: Ask for mainland fans, what are some heartfelt words do you want to tell them?
Zeng Bit: Thank you very much for your attention and love for me. I have seen many netizens show the comparison between my previous fat days and now. Have you seen the results of my hard work in fitness? Do you want to move with me (laughs)?
Interview and writing: Nandu reporter Cai Liyi Intern Zhu Xiaoli
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