This Love
Khalil Fong
Making a concept album about love is a tricky proposition, but soul boy Khalil Fong delivers with a smooth and assured set of Chinese R&B, best exemplified by the title track.
In addition to romantic love, he also explores notions of platonic and familial love.
While there can be shades of familiarity in some of his compositions, he has enough flair to carry off the material. His versatility is also apparent from his ability to take on genres as diverse as rock and roll and jazz.
He even pulls off a cover of the MOR standard If You Leave Me Now.
Fong is also smart enough to work with top lyricists such as Lin Xi and Zhou Yaohui, who infuse the songs with their lyrical poetry.
The 23-year-old is definitely someone to watch.
(ST)