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Derrick Hoh

Derrick Hoh Wei Jian (born 17 September 1985) is a Singaporean singer and songwriter who is active in the Chinese Mandopop scene. He gained nationwide recognition after emerging as the second runner up in Channel U's Project SuperStar in 2005.[1]

He started his career with Warner Music Singapore and establish himself as a professional singer-songwriter with 3 Mandarin albums, 1 English EP, and multiple chart topping singles. He is the first Singaporean artiste to achieve #1 on Singapore iTunes Store with his own composition, and achieving a total of 21 million YouTube views for his songs.

Hoh also received awards including the Mnet Asia Music Awards for Best Asian Artiste in Singapore[2] and multiple Top 20 Songs in the Global Chinese Music Awards.

Career

In April 2005, Hoh auditioned for Project SuperStar, a nationwide talent competition in Singapore organised by Mediacorp.

Judges noticed Hoh's unique singing abilities and Derrick successfully made it through to the finalist round.[3] Hoh gained nationwide recognition when he emerged male second runner-up in the 2005 talent competition Project SuperStar.[4] Derrick was managed by Play Music (presently Warner Music Singapore).[5]

Hoh took a break from the entertainment industry for two years to serve in national service. In 2008, Hoh returned with his debut album Unclassified.

In December 2010, he released his second album Change.

In July 2022, Hoh held his full fledged Here As I Am concert in Singapore.

Personal life

On 1 April 2020, Hoh announced his marriage to a digital marketing manager, whom he refers to as “Jellies” without revealing her real identity. Their wedding was held on 22 February 2020. He accompanied the marriage news with the release of a single titled "I Found You".[6] Their daughter, nicknamed Nori, was born in August 2022.[7]

Discography

Since his debut in 2008, Hoh has released 18 singles and 4 albums:

Studio albums

Singles

[8]

Songwriting credits

As Composer

Filmography

Music video appearances

Television series

Radio hosting

Awards and nominations

Star Awards

Awards

Global Chinese Music Awards 全球華語榜）年度新加坡傑出歌手 2011 Global Chinese Music Awards 全球華語榜）年度20大金曲 2011

Achievements

[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Warnermusic.com.tw. "何維健 ::: 華納線上音樂雜誌 :::". Warnermusic.com.tw. Archived from the original on 25 February 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Enjoy Mnet K·POP | Mwave".
  3. ^ "Piano - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  4. ^ Project SuperStar
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicsingapore?v=wall&viewas=0 [user-generated source]
  6. ^ hermesauto (3 April 2020). "Singer Derrick Hoh announces marriage with song I Found You". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Derrick Hoh & Wife Welcome Baby Girl, He Tells Fans To Call Him "Hohpa" Instead of "Oppa"". 8days. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Facebook Page : 何維健 Derrick Hoh". Warner Music Singapore. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  9. ^ "Singapore Hit Awards 2008 – Winners". Singaporehitawards.sg. Archived from the original on 23 January 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  10. ^ "Singapore e-Awards 2011 / 《新加坡e乐大赏》". sgeawards.omy.sg. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  11. ^ "2013 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine. MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  12. ^ "Derrickhohonline's YouTube Channel". Warner Music Singapore. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  13. ^ "Derrick Hoh Singapore Fan Club". DjEiRaInC Fan Club. Archived from the original on 2 February 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2010.