Music Recs: Hua Chenyu

Since getting into CDramas like Nirvana in Fire, Word of Honor, and The Untamed during lockdown last year, I've also been exploring more Chinese music. I started out mostly with drama soundtracks, but more recently YouTube's algorithm has been sending me clips from different Chinese singing shows and competitions.

One of the singers I've become a fan of as a result is Hua Chenyu, called Hua Hua by his fans. I thought it would be fun to write a post sharing some of the different songs and performances I've enjoyed. He has a great voice and amazing stage presence in live performances, and I especially enjoy how he blends different genres of music in his original songs and arrangements.

Quick caveat: I'm an American who doesn't speak any Chinese except the small handful of words I've picked up from CDramas, so I've done my best to find accurate information, but please let me know if you notice any mistakes.

⚠ for flashing lights, strobes, and other visual triggers in many of the videos shared below

( On to the recs )