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Taiwan Deserts Chang is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter recognized for her poetic lyrics, social commentary, and significant contributions to indie pop and alternative music.
Deserts Chang signed a contract with Sony BMG when she was 19. Her debut album, 'My Life Will…', was released by Sony BMG on June 9, 2006.
Around two years prior to January 2015, Chang broke with Sony Music Taiwan.
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Chiao An-p’u, known professionally as Deserts Chang, was born on May 30, 1981, in Taiwan. From a young age, Chang displayed a strong inclination towards music, beginning to compose at 13 and giving her first stage performance at 16. By the age of 19, she had already written more than 100 songs, leading to a contract with Sony BMG. Despite dropping out of high school due to what she described as “conservative restrictions,” Chang cultivated a dedicated following through consistent performances in pubs, live houses, and on online platforms, often writing and performing her songs on acoustic guitar.
Her career gained initial momentum in the early 2000s, serving as the vocalist for the rock band Mango Runs. The band was recognized as the Most Popular Act and won the Indie Music Award at the 2003 Hohaiyan Rock Festival in Taipei County, and was featured in the 2004 documentary ‘Ocean Fever.’ Chang’s long-awaited debut album, ‘My Life Will…’, was released on June 9, 2006, through Sony BMG, featuring material penned during her teenage years. This album garnered four nominations at the 18th Golden Melody Awards, including Best Mandarin Album, a notable achievement for an independent-leaning artist at the time. She also received the Best New Mandarin Artist award at the 7th Chinese Music Media Awards in Hong Kong that same year. She later formed the band Algae and continued to release music.
Chang continued her musical journey with subsequent albums, including ‘Oh, dear. dear. I haven’t.’ (2007) and ‘City’ (2009). A significant turning point came with her fourth album, ‘Games We Play’ (2012), which featured the song “玫瑰色的你” (“Rose-Colored You”), earning her the Best Lyricist award at the 24th Golden Melody Awards. In 2015, she announced the retirement of her stage name Deserts Chang, choosing to continue her artistic endeavors under her given name, Anpu. Her song “A Flash and How It Lasts” (最好的時光) later won Song of the Year at the 34th Golden Melody Awards in 2023, affirming her enduring impact on the music scene.
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