My Fairytale (Chinese: 另一個童話) is the third extended play (EP) by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on August 30, 2018, by Hummingbird Music.[1] It serves as the first part of G.E.M.'s "fairytale" trilogy, which led up to the release of the singer's fifth studio album, Happily Ever After (2019).[2] The EP spawned the single "Tik Tok".

My Fairytale
EP by
ReleasedAugust 30, 2018
Recorded2018
GenrePop
Length10:50
LanguageMandarin
LabelHummingbird
ProducerLupo Groinig
G.E.M. chronology
25 Looks
(2016)
My Fairytale
(2018)
Fearless
(2018)
Singles from My Fairytale
  1. "Tik Tok"
    Released: August 10, 2018

Background and release

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My Fairytale was conceived out of G.E.M.'s realization of her musical aspirations. The melody weaves a tale of love and explores various interpretations of a fairytale. She shared with Billboard Radio China that "Life isn't exactly a fairytale", adding that "This new EP depicts my fairytale that I found in the real world."[1]

G.E.M.'s long-time producer Lupo Groinig told Billboard Radio China, "This release marks our 10-year anniversary working together. The new songs really showcase how far she has come as an artist and songwriter."[1] The cover artwork of the EP was designed by Canadian illustrator Giselle Ukardi.[1]

Singles

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"Tik Tok" tells the story of "infinite love throughout life". The music video for the song was shot in Inner Mongolia, China.[1]

Track listing

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My Fairytale track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Tik Tok"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo Groinig3:49
2."Rightfully Wrong"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo Groinig3:58
3."My Fairytale"G.E.M.G.E.M.3:03
Total length:10:50

Credits and personnel

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Credits from the liner notes of Happily Ever After.

  • G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals, lyricist, composer
  • Lupo Groinig – producer, keyboard, synths, programming
  • Sam Vahdat – keyboard, synths, programming
  • Richard Furch – mixing
  • Reuben Cohen – mastering
  • Tan Chang – executive producer, A&R, art direction
  • Giselle Ukardi – graphic designer

Release history

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Release dates and formats for My Fairytale
Region Date Format Label
Various August 30, 2018
  • Hummingbird Music

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Chinese Pop Star G.E.M. Releases Highly Anticipated EP, 'My Fairytale'". Billboard. August 30, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Ku, Daniel (December 7, 2018). "G.E.M.鄧紫棋新歌《岩石裡的花》,在輿論壓力下找到最珍愛的人" [GEM Deng Ziqi's new song "Flowers in the Rock" finds the most cherished person under the pressure of public opinion]. Vogue Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved June 24, 2024.