Akini Jing or Zhu Jingxi (Chinese:朱婧汐; born April 18, 1988), born Yue Hanzan (月罕瓒), is a Chinese singer, songwriter, and music producer of Dai ethnicity from Yunnan. She released her first solo album in 2008 in Taiwan under Universal Music. She released her second solo album in September 2014. In 2018, with her single Shadow, she became the first Chinese artist to enter the Billboard Dance Club Chart Top 40.
Akini Jing 朱婧汐 | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yue Hanzan 月罕瓒 |
| Also known as | JING, Zhu Jingxi, Zhu Jing, June Zhu |
| Born | April 18, 1988 Yunnan, China |
| Genres | electronica, Dream pop, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Universal Music, Akini Music, 88rising |
| Website | Weibo,[1] Instagram[2] |
In 2019, she began her career as Akini Jing, a cyborg with a unique and impersonal perspective. In 2020, she participated in Sisters Who Make Waves, started up her own music label Akini Music, and released her cyborg concept album, Plastic Heaven. In 2022, she released a concept album Endless Farewell.
In March 2023, she officially announced her association with 88rising, followed by the release of single Pump Up.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 2008: At the End of the Sky (天空的边际)[3]
- 2014: Equine Dreams (以梦为马)[4][5]
- 2020: Plastic Heaven (塑胶天堂)[6]
- 2022: Endless Farewell (永无止境的告别)[7]
- 2024: VILLAIN (反派角色)[8]
EP
edit- 2004: Shangri-La 香格里拉 (June Zhu debut single EP)[9]
- 2013: She 她 (June Zhu single EP)[10][11]
- 2015: Before Tonight 夏的最后一日 (Jingxi Zhu single EP)[12]
Singles
edit- 2013: 为爱追寻, 茄子
- 2016: Heading To The Dawn
- 2017: Love Sick, 刺猬爱孔雀
- 2018: Shadow, Ice Cream Run
- 2019: 火焰, 双星, The Last of Human, ENEMY, 上山采茶, Crescent
- 2020: 愿我, FaceTime Love, Love City, Feeling, 生生不息, 圈圆
- 2021: HURTS!, 科技兑现想象，云梦三千年，中国李宁Eureka, If You Feel Lonely Tonight
- 2022: 冲浪, GOLDEN PAGODA, Glow in the Dark, Goodbye
- 2023: Pump Up, Call Me Shadow, Black Widow
Songwriting Credits
edit- I see - Xiaotong Guan
- 旷梦 - Silence Wang
- 时差 On Call - LuHan
- 不再 - Jeff Chang
- 某时某刻 Catch me when I fall - LuHan
- 致爱 Your Song - LuHan
- 勋章 Medals - LuHan
- 诺言 Promises - LuHan
References
edit- ^ "朱婧汐JING". Weibo. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Akini Jing". Instagram. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "朱婧（2008 首张个人专辑）". M.yyq.cn. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "Sina Visitor System". Weibo.com. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "YESASIA: Yi Meng Wei Ma (China Version) CD – June Zhu, Bei Jing Dian Shi Yi Shu Zhong Xin Yin Xiang Chu Ban She – Mandarin Music – Free Shipping – North America Site". Yesasia.com. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "塑胶天堂". QQ Music. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "永无止境的告别". QQ Music. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "VILLAIN 反派角色 - QQ音乐-千万正版音乐海量无损曲库新歌热歌天天畅听的高品质音乐平台！". y.qq.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "香格里拉（2004 首张EP）". M.yyq.cn. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "她（2013 全新创作EP）". M.yyq.cn. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "YESASIA: She EP(China Version) CD – June Zhu, Jiu Zhou Yin Xiang Chu Ban Gong Si – Mandarin Music – Free Shipping – North America Site". Yesasia.com. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ^ "夏的最后一日". QQ Music. Retrieved January 14, 2023.