AJ,澳門歌手,出生和長大于澳門的AJ在學校學習葡萄牙文,同時亦以廣東話與家人和朋友溝通,可見AJ一直在兩種截然不同的文化中成長。其后于澳洲墨爾本進修更進一步拓闊他的視野及加深對不同的文化的認識。因此AJ很希望將自己與眾不同的生活背景和成長經歷融入他的音樂,樹立獨特的個人風格。
從AJ的崇拜偶像類型可以凡知他偏好多元化以及創新靈活的音樂風格,其中佼佼者有如香港樂壇神級歌手-容祖兒及陳奕迅,臺灣知名創作型男-王力宏,國際流行天后Beyoncé、Christina Aguilera 及Jessie J.等等。AJ希望可以從偶像們的演出和歌曲中找到共鳴,并以他們為自身奮斗的目標,尋求突破自己的法門。
「二十二歲的那年,我第一次踏上舞臺,參與澳洲墨爾本大學中華音樂社的音樂劇演出?!缸源酥?,我愛上了舞臺,愛上了唱歌。其后我更參加了2010年TVB全球華人新秀歌唱大賽(墨爾本站),此舉不但豐富了我的舞臺經驗,更令我肯定自己對音樂的熱忱和堅持?!?
「自在澳洲畢業回流澳門后,真正讓我接觸音樂演出表演的機會其實不多,直至遇上了他們 - 澳門歌手羅嘉豪先生和監制及音樂人吳國恩。他們二人令我再次能踏上舞臺,增加不同的舞臺經驗,拓闊更大的視野。這兩位伯樂為我的音樂事業帶來曙光,有賴他們的幫助,我才能再次踏足舞臺和獲得不同程度的曝光和演出經驗。我有今天的小小成績,他們兩位實在居功不少,在此我亦衷心向兩位致謝。我承諾在未來的日子里,我會秉承自己的音樂理想,堅守本份,即使只有一位觀眾欣賞,我也會繼續力求突破,務求為澳門的本地音樂作出貢獻,讓大家看到一個不一樣的AJ,為澳門本地音樂努力?!?
“I was 22 when I first performed live in front of an audience, participating in a Musical Production with the Chinese Music Group at the University of Melbourne, Australia” AJ says. “Since then I have fallen in love with the stage and singing. Participating in the International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship 2010 (Melbourne Region) has further enhanced by staging experience as a singer and performer, and affirmed my determination and love for music”.
Born and grown in Macau, studying Portuguese at school yet speaking Cantonese with families and friends at home, AJ has received influences of both cultures. Studying in Melbourne has further exposed him to different cultural insights, and AJ wishes to bring these unique experiences and backgrounds into his songs.
A fan of diverse artists such as Joey Yung, Eason Chan, Lee-Hom, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Jessie J, AJ is hoping to resonate some of their styles and most loved songs and performances.
“After returning to Macau, I have not encountered major singing opportunities until meeting with Macau Singer Lo Ka Hou (Hyper), and Musician and Producer Ung Kuoc Ian. These two have provided me with hopes of standing again on the stage for a different sort of experience and exposure. I sincerely thank you both for everything. I wish to keep singing as long as there is still 1 audience appreciating my performance. I will strive for improvement and to discover a different self while working with local musicians.”