Goodbye Li Min, goodbye to the diva of the Chinese music scene!
The news really came too suddenly.
Li Min, the diva of the Chinese music scene, died of depression. Obviously, no one will believe that this is true.
She was only 48 years old.
Not long ago, on May 20, she released her new song "War Song".
She said: "Life has to face a lot of difficulties and pains, bravely challenge, to pursue, you are a warrior." ”
However, as a warrior, she still left this world like this, which is heartbreaking.
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of her debut, and she has been plagued by various illnesses over the years, but no one would have thought that she would suffer from depression if she looked cheerful, positive and cool.
Once completely lost his voice due to acute bronchitis, Li Min faded out of the music scene for a time in those years.
On the occasion of the official announcement of the fourth season of "I Am a Singer", Li Min's return is undoubtedly the most concerned. After many years of silence, this return is a milestone for her.
Previously, because she married into a wealthy family and her mother had to take care of her, the public speculated that she faded out of the music scene because of love and family affection, and it was not until she participated in this show that she officially explained the reason to the public.
She said that she was not just trying to "spend more time with her husband and mother", but actually had a problem with her voice.
This is undoubtedly fatal for a singer.
Because she suffered from acute bronchitis and completely lost her voice, she was afraid of the stage for a while. After continuous training, the voice gradually recovered. However, it leaves a sequelae, that is, "stage phobia". After another fight, she finally announced her return.
"I'm still a singer, not a retired wife."
She said that she hopes to overcome this fear through the stage of "The Singer", and also use this to tell everyone that she is not as perfect and smooth as everyone imagined, "It's just that I like to only show people positive things, but I want to do everything perfectly." ”
Of course, in addition to sound disorders, there are also leg injuries.
In February this year, she finally posted on Weibo about the "biggest fear of my life" that happened to her. That is, she was born with a defect in her left leg and the operation was unsuccessful. So much so that for so many years, singing and dancing on stage was supported by the right leg.
By early October last year, the old disease relapsed and had to be admitted to the hospital for treatment.
On March 8 this year, she posted again in response: "The operation was successfully completed, although it was very painful, I have to learn to walk again, but I can." Yes I can and I will! Thank you. ”
Here, Li Min mentioned that in early October, she was not only dancing, but also participated in the recording of the finals of "The Voice of China 2022", when she was recording with injury.
However, apparently she did not complain, but persevered.
As she said on Weibo:
"Now I am a female warrior and once again I face a big challenge. People are always vulnerable, this is inevitable, but we must always remember that after the dark clouds the sun comes out. No matter what, I'll try to move forward step by step, and I know I can. ”
Since her debut, she has always been a female warrior, she has ridden the wind and waves, she has overcome difficulties, not only for herself, but also for the entire Chinese singer to open up a new world in the international music scene.
She is the first Chinese singer to debut in the United States, she is the first Chinese singer to enter the international market, and she is the first Chinese singer to sing an Oscar.
In 1993, Li Min won the runner-up in the "Rookie Singing Competition" sponsored by Hong Kong TV and officially debuted.
The following year, he released his first solo album "Love Is Now", which sold more than 130,000 copies in one month, setting a new sales record for the first album of a newcomer and gaining attention. Since then, the sales of albums have been climbing.
In 1995, Li Min released her first English album "Brave Enough To Love", which also broke the sales record of an English album released by a Taiwanese female singer.
Next, Li Min had the idea of entering the international music scene.
At the time, the idea was crazy. After all, it was difficult for Chinese singers at that time to have a foothold in the world music scene. But as she said back then, this is to fight for breath, because since she was a child, the representative songs she heard were sung by foreigners. She believes that Chinese is no worse than foreigners, so she hopes that one day, local record companies in the United States will sign Asians and release records in the United States.
At that time, in addition to English and Chinese, Li Min was also proficient in French. At the same time, it also has a unique and free sound.
After listening to her singing, the president of Sony Music decided that she was the most worthy and important artist in Sony's Asian system.
After that, he began to tailor a new album for her,
From the release of "CoCo's Party" to the opening of the World Cup football tournament, he filmed MTV with world-class singer and Spanish love song prince Julio, and finally officially signed a contract with Xinli Corporation, becoming the first Chinese singer to debut in the United States.
Since then, the sales of her first global English album have skyrocketed, with global sales exceeding 2 million, and she has become the first Asian artist to enter both the MTV Asia Hitlist and the Top 100 Asia Singles Airplay chart with three of these singles.
In addition, he also began to sing the theme song of the global English version for popular movies, and even appeared in the international music awards party, finally gaining a place in the world music scene.
Of course, the most important thing since then is that her English theme song "A Love Before Time" for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 73rd Academy Awards, which finally made her appear at the Oscars and became the first Chinese singer to sing an Oscar.
On stage at the Oscars, she said: "Since I knew that ALove BeforeTime was nominated for an Oscar, every time I think about it, I understand that this is a major breakthrough in my career. Because all along, there has never been a Chinese singer who can stand on the international music scene. ”
She realized her dream, she fought not only for herself, but also for the entire Chinese singer.
Regarding her success, she once said: "Seven points of strength, three points of luck." Relying on luck, it may be popular for three to four years, but to maintain and continue, you have to rely on your own efforts. Effort is to start work at five o'clock at any time, even if you start work at five o'clock in the morning. ”
Such a statement is undoubtedly worth learning from all artists today, especially those who are traffic. Of course, it is also worth learning from each and every one of us.
For the post-80s and 90s, they all grew up listening to her classic songs such as "365 Days of Thinking of You", "Di Da Di" and "Dao Ma Dan".
As a diva in the Chinese music scene, she deserves it. After the new century, she is still killing on the international stage, but no one thought that she was already sick, especially after marriage.
But she didn't flinch, really like a warrior.
She had been told that it was impossible to dance, but she had to dance a new world and create miracles. Such a miracle is not only personal, but also the entire Chinese music scene.
"I only know that no one can decide my destiny, everything depends on my own efforts, who says you can't, the more you have to prove to him that you are okay."
That's her attitude.
She is always full of energy, even when she participated in "The Voice of China" last year, she fought for the opportunity of students, resisted injustice, and insisted on recording the finals with illness and injury.
For more than 20 years, she has opened up a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene, and has been going all out to shine for the Chinese.
Now that the Sri Lankan people have passed away, may there be no sickness in heaven, and in another world, still be a warrior, and we will cheer for you in this world!
Goodbye Li Min, goodbye to the diva of the Chinese music scene!