G.E.M. (EP)

G.E.M.
EP by G.E.M.
Released	October 15, 2008
Recorded	2008
Genre	Pop R&B
Length	18:56
Language	Cantonese
Label	Hummingbird
G.E.M. chronology
G.E.M. (2008) 18... (2009)
Singles from 18...
"Where Did U Go" Released: September 15, 2008 "Sleeping Beauty" Released: October 15, 2008

G.E.M. is the debut self-titled extended play (EP) by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on October 15, 2008, through Hummingbird Music.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Sina Music	8.3/10 [1]

Hong Kong musician Li Chongyan praised "Where Did U Go" as an excellent lyrical piece with a smooth and catchy and beautiful melody. He also commended the singer's performance and her "powerful voice that captivates the listener." Li commented that while the style and lyrics of "Sleeping Beauty" were not particularly remarkable, the song nevertheless remains beautiful, though it lacked some originality. ^[1]

Commercial performance

Three weeks after the release of G.E.M., the initial 5,000 copies of the EP were sold out. By early January 2009, following G.E.M.'s recognition as Best New Artist at various award ceremonies, the first edition EP was completely sold out.

A special version with a game disc, limited to 1,000 copies, was released in January 2009 and was sold out immediately due to some fans mistakenly believing that the regular edition. Hummingbird Music quickly printed an additional 3,000 copies. The second edition became another high-demand item both in the market and online. The record company reprinted it once more and released it on February 5.

On March 8, G.E.M. held a "Get Everyone Moving" autograph session, where it was announced that the EP had reached sales of 100,000 copies and had been reprinted for its third edition.

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref.
2008	Ultimate Song Chart Awards	Gold Award for Best New Female Singer	Won	[2]
2009	Chinese Music Media Awards	Best Cantonese Female Newcomer Award	Won	[3]

Track listing

G.E.M. track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The One" (等一個他)	3:04
2.	"Where Did U Go"	3:54
3.	"Hourglass of Memories" (回憶的沙漏)	3:53
4.	"Love Me Now" (愛現在的我)	3:23
5.	"Sleeping Beauty" (睡公主)	4:42
Total length:		18:56

References

1. Li, Chongyan (January 7, 2009). "新浪網 - 音樂 - G.E.M." Sina Music (in Chinese). Archived from the original on January 7, 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
2. "邓紫棋公司宣传不砸钱 极少与男友出门" [Deng Ziqi's company advertises that she doesn't spend money and rarely goes out with her boyfriend]. ent.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
3. "第九届华语音乐传媒大奖 陈珊妮二度封后(组图)" [Chen Shanni wins at the 9th Chinese Music Media Awards]. ent.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). July 6, 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2025.