T.A.O (EP)

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T.A.O
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ReleasedJuly 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)
Genre Dance
Language Mandarin
Label Huang Z.TAO Studio
Z.Tao chronology
T.A.O
(2015)
Z.TAO
(2015)
Singles from T.A.O
  1. "T.A.O"
    Released: July 23, 2015

T.A.O is the first EP of the Chinese rapper and singer Z.Tao, released on July 23, 2015 by Huang Z.TAO Studio. [1]

Contents

Background and release

In June 2015, it was reported that Tao had set up his own personal management agency in China to manage his solo activities, entitled Huang Z.TAO Studio. [2] Tao revealed a mysterious teaser image through its official account on Weibo on July 9. [3] [4] It was revealed on July 13 that Tao officially launch their first mini-album. [5] [6]

The mini-album was released in China on July 23, 2015 [7] where it sold over 670 000 within its first week. [8]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."T.A.O"陈宏宇 (Chen Hong-Yu), Huang ZitaoTaylor Parks, Huang Zitao, Kenn Miel, Oliver Smith, Daryl K.03:20
2."One Heart"代岳东 (Generation Dong Yue), Daryl K., Huang Zitao (Rap)Daryl K., Calvin C03:33
3."Yesterday"王韵韵 (Wang Yun Yun), Huang Zitao (Rap)宫阁 (Palace Court)04:26
Total length:11:19

Sales

RegionSales
China746,522+ [9]

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  9. T.A.O sales in two of China's major music platforms: