Khalil Fong
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | 方大同 |
| Pinyin | Fāng Dàtóng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | fong1 daai6 tung4 (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | Fong Tai Tung |
| Born |
14 July 1983  Hawaii, United States
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Genre(s) | R&B, Soul, Neo soul, Hip hop, Blues, Funk, Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion |
| Label(s) | FU MUSIC |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Associated acts | JTW |
| Website | http://khalilfong.com/en |
Khalil Fong (simplified Chinese: 方大同; born 14 July, 1983 in Kauai, Hawaii) is a Mandopop/R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer, notable for his unconventional and innovative approach in the Chinese music industry. The evolution of his unique style has been the result of diverse musical and cultural influences.
Fong was introduced to soul, funk, and jazz music at a young age by his father, a professional drummer. By the age of 4, he had already shown an interest in music, playing the drums at home and sitting in as a guest vocalist at his father's gigs. He began to play the guitar at the age of 15, and later learnt to play piano and drums for the sake of becoming a better producer. Fong practices the Bahá'í Faith.
The biographical film La Bamba, about the life and career of Ritchie Valens, greatly influenced Fong's decision to become a musician. Likewise, among his biggest musical influences are artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, D'Angelo, Jimi Hendrix, Questlove and Musiq Soulchild. Although Fong was born in Hawaii, he lived in both Shanghai and Guangzhou during his childhood, and was therefore also shaped by the Chinese culture and language.
After moving to Hong Kong, he started to experiment in songwriting and began to record simple demos at home, landing a contract with Warner Music in 2005. His aim was to eventually introduce a more authentic Soul, R&B, and Hip hop sound into Chinese music. For that reason he has produced mostly Mandarin songs, gaining him a loyal following in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other Asian countries.
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