The Guardian | ||||
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Released | November 22, 2024 | |||
Recorded | 2024 | |||
Genre | Mandopop | |||
Length | 44:27 | |||
Language | Mandarin | |||
Label | Chaoshi Music [1] | |||
Joker Xue chronology | ||||
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The Guardian (Chinese :守村人) is the thirteenth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on November 22, 2024, by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music. [2]
Of the ten tracks on the album, Xue composed music for six tracks and wrote lyrics for six tracks. The album title is a reference to the folklore of the village guardian, with the title track including lyrics such as "Real name must be hidden" and "I guard the village against the monster spreading its arms and refuse to retreat" and "I will endure until the next me arrives". [3] In the folklore, a village guardian is someone who has committed wrongs in their previous life and makes amends through defending the village, enduring mockery, and learning from the kindness shown by others in this life. [4] The concept is similar to the village idiot but without the stereotypical comic relief aspects.
"Youth of the Galaxy" is a collaboration with Essay Wang, who was a regular guest of and performed the song with Xue on Xue's Extraterrestrial World Tour. "Relieve Boredom" is the theme song of and created specifically for QQ Speed after Xue was named the brand ambassador; it was released via an in-game virtual concert then on streaming platforms the following day. [5]
"Rent or Purchase" and "That Day On the Road of No Return" were submitted by songwriters Dong Jiahong and Mooney, respectively, and selected by Xue on the music variety show Melody Journey. Both songs had a live stage on the show and the live versions were released prior to the studio version. The live version of "Rent or Purchase", in particular, performed very well and has the highest QQ Music heatscore of all songs performed on the show. [6] The first track, "The Guardian", and the final track, "Idea", were released on his birthday in 2024 and 2023, respectively, bookending the track listing. [7] [8]
On Tencent Music's 2023 year-end chart, "Worship" and "Idea" were among the Top 10 Songs of the Year, "Idea" and "Youth of Galaxy" was among songs preferred by listeners aged 19-22, and "Worship" was among Top Radio Songs of the Year. [9]
# | Track listing | Lyricist | Composer | Length |
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1 | "The Guardian" (守村人) | Joker Xue | Song Tao | 4:57 |
2 | "Youth of the Galaxy" (银河少年; feat. Essay Wang) | Joker Xue/Ding Yu | Essay Wang/Joker Xue/Ding Yu | 4:21 |
3 | "AI" | Joker Xue | Joker Xue/Zhou Yili | 4:40 |
4 | "Nothing" | Jace Guo | Joker Xue | 4:00 |
5 | "Worship" (崇拜 | Joker Xue/Zi Wang | Joker Xue/Jace Guo | 4:56 |
6 | "Love Letter" (情书) | Zhang Ronghao | Zhang Ronghao | 4:56 |
7 | "Rent or Purchase" (租购) | Zhang Pengpeng/Dong Jiahong | Dong Jiahong | 4:31 |
8 | "Relieve Boredom" (解解闷) | Joker Xue | Joker Xue | 3:34 |
9 | "That Day On the Road of No Return" (在那天回不去的路上) | Mooney | Mooney | 3:24 |
10 | "Idea" (念) | Joker Xue | Joker Xue/Zhao Yingjun | 5:08 |
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | NetEase Cloud Music Awards | Top 10 Popular Songs of the Year | "Worship" | Won | [10] |
2024 | Tencent Music Entertainment Awards | Top 10 Hits of the Year | "Worship" | Won | [11] |
Joker Xue is a Chinese singer-songwriter and record producer, formerly known as Jacky Xue. One of the most-streamed and most popular Mandopop artists, Xue's musical style melds the classic pop pairing of piano and strings with folk-tinged acoustic guitar and R&B beats; in recent years, he has incorporated more rock elements into his music. Xue is known for his distinctive emotional ballads, frequently referred to as "Xue Style Love Songs" (薛式情歌/薛氏情歌) by critics, media, and listeners. In addition, his "jokester" nature and sense of humor contribute to his popularity as it's "not just about good music, but it is also about him showing his funny side to fans."
The Extraterrestrial World Tour is the third concert tour and second world tour by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. As of August 2024, the "Extraterrestrial World Tour" totals a record-breaking 140 shows across four continents with 130 in Asia, 2 in Europe, 5 in North America, and 3 in Oceania with the total attendance of approximately 5,000,000.
The discography of Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue consists of 12 studio albums, 2 EPs, 73 singles, and 51 music videos. He takes an active role the creation of his albums, writing the majority of his songs. He has written more than 75 songs as a lyricist and more than 70 songs as a composer. All of Xue's albums are acquired by and currently under his own label, Chaoshi Music.
Jacky is the debut album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on September 6, 2006, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
How Are You? is the second album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on July 31, 2007, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Deeply Loved You is the third album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on November 26, 2008, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue’s own label Chaoshi Music.
Unfinished Songs is the fourth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on December 11, 2009, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Several Of... is the fifth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on August 15, 2012, by Sheng Teng and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
An Unexpected Journey is the sixth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on November 11, 2013, by Ocean Butterflies and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Beginner is the seventh album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on July 18, 2016, by Ocean Butterflies and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
The Crossing is the eighth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on November 28, 2017, by Huayu World Expo and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Freak is the ninth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released digitally on December 31, 2018, by Huayu World Expo and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music. Presale for the physical album began on March 7, 2019.
Dust is the tenth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released digitally on December 27, 2019, by Huayu World Expo and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music. The physical album went on presale on May 5, 2020.
Extraterrestrial is the eleventh album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on December 31, 2020 by Huayu World Expo and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Countless is the twelfth album by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on September 20, 2022, by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Gentleman is the first extended play by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on June 5, 2015, by Ocean Butterflies and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
Half is the second extended play by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on October 17, 2015, by Ocean Butterflies and later acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music.
This article contains the filmography of Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. Xue has starred in five feature films, eleven television shows, and nine micro movies. In addition, Xue has appeared on numerous variety shows, more than 40 in 2016 alone. Due to overall high volume and the infrequency of some of his appearances, only variety shows where he had a main or recurring role are included in the list below.
Melody Journey is an original Chinese reality show jointly produced by Jiangsu TV and iQiyi. The first episode aired simultaneously on both platforms on August 18, 2024. The program aims to match singers with songwriters in order to promote and showcase original songs.