A-Mei and her explosive voice first shook the Chinese-speaking world in 1996 with her now signature album “Sisters”. Ever since, her vocal talents and stage presence have captivated audiences, elevating her to one of the most successful artists in Chinese-language music. She has since been called the “Queen of Mandopop”, and with good reason: as of 2019, A-Mei has taken home three wins and 14 nominations in a single category at the Golden Melody Awards—Best Female Vocalist—Mandarin. So take it from A-Mei when she says that the key to becoming a good singer is “finding the joy in it”. “The moment I stand on the stage, I belong to the stage, and I will give it every bit of my energy, feelings and passion. It makes me feel alive and full of strength.” “Truly amazing artists have a rare capacity for touching the hearts of listeners, by conveying the essence and feeling that underlies a song,” she says. A-Mei has put together a playlist of the singers she enjoys the most at the moment, which includes past collaborators Eve Ai and Lala Hsu. “Eve is a singer who has been really exploding with inspiration lately, from her songwriting to the feeling and emotion of her vocals.” A-Mei also gives Hsu a shout-out, saying: “She not only sings well, but also writes songs well. I’ve been listening to her songs since the beginning, and I can really feel her hard work and musical progression in every album.” Indie rock group No Party For Cao Dong get a huge endorsement from the Mandopop monarch, who says she’s liked the band way before their three GMA wins in 2017. “No Party For Cao Dong is a band that you have to experience live… I really enjoy their passion and talent for music.” Let’s take a listen to the music that moves A-Mei and experience the passionate voices that have managed to catch her ears.