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Hacken Lee: the Unnamed 5th King
Armed with many awards, Hacken Lee, a veteran in 90s Chinese pop, could use a very big trophy room. Whether you like his vocal style or not, Hacken's fame is largely due to his unique voice and his determination to succeed. It's how he won fans first from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, who welcomed Hacken after he dropped his first mandarin album there.

Just how dedicated is Hacken to music? Hacken wasn't nicknamed "Lek Yun" (smart person) for nothing. He went to study music in New York for two months before delighting his fans with his second concert tour in Hong Kong. Even before that, Hacken's true talent was evident when he became the winner of the 19 Districts Singing Contest. Hacken's big break came in 1992 with the fast-paced, karaoke-friendly "Sunny Day". Though Hacken had many highs in his life, like co-heading a concert with friend and singer, Alan Tam, life wasn't alway that way. During one of his all-time lows in his career and against his manager's advice, Hacken made a risky move by choosing to perform with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. It turned out his performance was actually critically- acclaimed. Hacken may not have the characteristics of what you call a superstar, but his instinct and hard work make up for it.

Career Highlights:
• 51 albums released (1985-2003)
• 1985 - Winner in the 19 District Singing Contest
• 1985 - Signed record contract with Polygram Records
• 1993 - Held his first concert in Hong Kong to full houses and then toured North America, Australia, and other countries the following year
• 1994 - Performed in concerts overseas for the first time
• 2002 "Favorite Male Singer" trophy at the TVB Jade Solid Gold Awards with the song "Victory"
• 2002 Metro Radio Music Awards won 4 awards, including Best Male Artist
• 2003 - Hacken is named the Best Singer in Hong Kong due to the popularity in sales of his DVD, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra - Hacken Lee LIVE
• 2003 - Won Best Male Artist at the CCTV-MTV Music Awards.

Where Is He Now?
On Friday, September 12th, Hacken won took Best Male Artist at the CCTV-MTV 2003 Music Awards. Hacken hopes to release a Mandarin album next year.

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Hacken gets better every time I hear him
Anonymous on September 21, 2005
Hacken is an awesome singer.. He is one of the few singers that I can clearly understand what he is singing. Lyric by lyric, I can understand what he is singing. His songs have really touched me in a way that I cannot understand where is coming from. He just gets better and better every time. I especially enjoyed it when he was in concert with Alan Tam. They make a good team. Esp. now with his good pal, Leung Wing Chung on One Minute to Fame, it just gets funnier and funnier to see him..

A history in the making
Anonymous on July 13, 2005
After watching his amazing concert in 2005, I have been listening to his music and buying his CDs nonstop. I think he has the best voice any man could have and he uses it in the best ways. I am now totally obsessed with Hacken's songs. And his hair is just BEAUTIFUL...not many guys can make that hair look good but he managed to pull it off. HE IS THE BEST. Now my favourite out of all the singers

Well deserved!
Joe from Toronto, Canada on June 28, 2005
I'd listened to Hacken's songs for long long time. Although his mid-90's albums were disappointing, but no one should question his voice, his technique and singing style. Since the early 2000's, his songs are more and more popular, and finally he could display his forgotten talent to the world. Watched his "Left Lun/Right Lee" concert in 2003, and by far the best concert I'd even been to. The range of Hacken's voice was simply amazing! While he can hit a very high note, but he can sing it so softly. Let's see if any of the old "4 heavenly kings" (except Jacky) can sing "I don't know how to sing"! Also forget about those new kids that think a pretty face will guarentee fame and fortune. Although his personality was somewhat "inch" when he first started, but over the years, he'd developed into a more humble person. His late awards were well-deserved, and he should've got these rewards years ago!

Thank you ALan Tam
Anonymous on June 17, 2005
I was quite young when Hacken burst onto the scene, and remembered his earlier songs like "1001 Nights" and "Red Sun". I also heard that he went through his "dry spell" throughout the 90's when he didn't win a single award. I am really happy that Alan Tam brought him under his wing and allowed Hacken to further mature as a singer, so that he can continue gaining success in the future.

An extraordinary singer
Celes from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 25, 2005
Although Hacken might appear shy and introvert, but he had shown great improvement these couple of years (2003 onwards). However, I kind of like the shyness in him though, he is cool. He has such a unique and high pitch voice that others could hardly come close. It is a shock that the rest could be named "the 4 kings" where their vocal is way from expectation. Without a doubt, Hacken is way more experient, mature and steady when it comes to his singing skill. He deserves all the awards and should definitely be awarded more in years to come. Hacken, you have displayed a tremendous professionalism (humility, respect & etc.) in your personality, keep it up!

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Hacken Lee Songs
Record English Cantonese Year Listeners Choice Vote Request Hour
My Melody1992
hacken lee songGuardian Woo Fa See Jeh
hacken lee songCompose My Feelings Seh Ngoh Sum Ching
hacken lee songSpacious Seas and Skies Teen Hung Hoi Fuet 1993
hacken lee songDraw the Stars Waak Sing 1989
hacken lee songFluttering Flowers Fay Fa 2001
hacken lee songSentimental Attachment Guen Luen
hacken lee song
TVB supporting theme song - [Angel's Call]
You Are My Sunshine Nay See Ngoh Dik Taai Yeung 1993
hacken lee songImpression Yun Jeung 1995
My Shirley
hacken lee song
TVB theme song - [Legal Entanglement]
Unknowingly Fell in Love With You But Jee But Gok Ngoi Seung Nay 2001
hacken lee songStill In Love Yee Yeen Seung Ngoi 1992
hacken lee songA Thousand a One Nights Yut Cheen Ling Yut Yeh 19--
hacken lee songDream of the Red Chamber Hung Lau Mung 19--
hacken lee songDepressing Day of Rain and Smoke Jik Mawk Yeen Yue Teen 1992
hacken lee song
TVB theme song - [In the Realm of Joy]
The Future is a Creation Yut Chai See Chong Jo 1990
hacken lee songBestow Love For You Maan Cheen Chung Ngoi Joi Yut Sun 1992
hacken lee songWe Shall Meet Again Hao Wui Yau Kay 19--
hacken lee songNever to Love Another Person In Life Yut Sung But Ngoi Been Yun 1993
hacken lee songReflect Wui Sau 1993
hacken lee songThe Hours of Dawn Poh Hiu See Fun 19--
hacken lee songMiss You For Life Yut Sung Gwa Leem Nay 19--
hacken lee songNever Change For Life Yut Sung But Been 1989
hacken lee songA Summer's Mythology Ha Yut Ji Sunn Wa 19--
hacken lee songThe City Hall Performance Song Daai Wui Tong Yin Jau Kook 19--
hacken lee songDreams of Past Love Gao Foon Yue Mung 1992
hacken lee song
TVB theme song - [Angel's Call]
Sunny Day Hung Yut 1992
hacken lee songWant You to Understand My Love For You Jee Seung Nay Wui Yee 1992
hacken lee songDeep Love Sum Sum Sum 1989
hacken lee songA Serenade Under the Moon Yuet Boon Siu Yeh Kook 19--
hacken lee songThink of You Forever Yut Sung Seung Nay 1993

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