Viet Nam News
HCM CITY — Young singers who gained fame at local singing contests are finding a way back to glory with new releases.
In 2011, pop singer Bui Anh Tuan became well-known after wining Ngoi Sao Tieng Hat Truyen Hinh (TV Singing Star) contest organised by HCM City Television (HTV).
With a well-trained voice and good looks, Tuan attracted a large number of fans after joining Voice of Viet Nam, a Vietnamese version of Voice of Holland, produced by Viet Nam Television and Cat Tien Sa Company in 2012.
However, the 25-year-old singer from Ha Noi fell from fame, and many of his fans and senior colleagues thought that he might not recover.
But Tuan is back. He is celebrating his comeback with his debut album Bui Anh Tuan Collection 1 — Xin Em (Begging You).
It consists of 10 songs that Tuan performed at Voice of Viet Nam like Noi Tinh Yeu Bat Dau composed by Tien Minh. It also includes new songs by Nguyen Hong Thuan, Hoang Ton and Nguyen Duy Anh.
The album’s theme song is Thuan’s Xin Em, a ballad about losing a lover.
The song was first written for pop star Ho Ngoc Ha, who was Tuan’s coach at Voice of Viet Nam. But she gave it to Tuan as a celebration for his comeback.
“Sometimes I feel sorry for Tuan. He had an advantage after Voice of Viet Nam, but he didn’t try to rise up,” Ha said after the release of Tuan’s album in HCM City last week. “I’m happy that Tuan is trying his best to change and gain fans’ love again.”
Tuan’s album is receiving a warm welcome from both audiences and critics. It is at the top position on local online music websites zingmp3.vn, nhaccuatui.com and others.
Tuan said he had ever dreamed of an album before. “Thanks to love from my fans and senior colleagues, it is motivation for me to change and stand up.”
As Tuan’s teammate in the Voice of Viet Nam, Tieu Chau Nhu Quynh quickly won the attention of audiences with her strong voice, beauty and family background.
She was able to reach the top 10. After the contest, the 24-year-old singer released some singles and took part in Ha’s concerts. But her fame seemed to fade.
Quynh then stopped appearing in music shows and projects.
“The failure helped me work harder and harder to regain fans’ hearts,” she said, adding that she found her true musical style.
She has introduced in HCM City her music video Chia Tay (Break-up) with a ballad written by her friend, singer Dao Ba Loc.
“I have prepared six months for the MV. I want a perfect comeback,” Quynh said at the release of the MV.
Singers Thai Trinh and Vo Ha Tram said it touched their hearts and brought them to tears.
Tra My, also known as Tra My Idol, rose to fame after reaching the top five of Vietnam Idol, a Vietnamese version of American Idol, produced by VTV and BHD Company in 2007.
She had her comeback with a music video this week after two years of leaving show business.
The video Let Me Feel Your Love Tonight is a co-production of music producers Rhymastic and Hoang Touliver. It features dance and R&B music with lyrics about a forbidden love.
“I want to introduce my new image – a powerful and sexy woman – for my comeback,” said the 27-year-old singer, who released two albums featuring dance and R&B music before quitting the business.
“I needed time to take a break and take care of my family. I also wanted to think of my music and my future,” she said.
Tra My is working with famous young composers to release songs in different musical genres this year. — VNS