Jay Chou....overrated, does anyone else think he's overrated? Options

jay chou doesnt really sing that good, i think, you can hardly hear wat he sings most of the time becuase he mumbles so much

[kallmeehnow1021]

he can sing..buit sometimes when i hear him i cant even understand wat the heck he is saying..its like he is mumbling words or something...but yeah his songs are good..but every album seems to be similar...i mean da songs seems to be very alike to each other...

[woainizaizai]

he is soooo awesome and talented!!!!! best singer ever! and he does say the words to his songs, its just that his songs are really really fast, so he needs to say them quickly!

anyone heard of Anson Hu? is this guy mainland or taiwanese?
anyway, he sings pretty good as well. I'm getting sick of Jay's slurring. I used to like it but now its kinda bugging me.

[cubchai]

personally i don't like him and i don't hate him. but he's really...maybe too style. i'm simply too outdate to accept his style of singing. i agree with someone that says he is mumbling.

[baymon]

I think he's talented musically, can compose many nice songs, play many instruments, but singing wise...I don't think it's very good, just okay, maybe above average, but there are others better than him.

[FoX^]

i like jay chou music.But dont like his looks, sometimes he looks like a kid or a little ignorant.

wonder if his person is ignorant? because the image he gives me is kinda like a shy person??

I don't agree with what u r saying. he has his own style of singing and that makes him unique. He raps well and even created several original songs that are enjoyed by so many pple.

i like jay chou music.But dont like his looks, sometimes he looks like a kid or a little ignorant.

wonder if his person is ignorant? because the image he gives me is kinda like a shy person??

dat reminds me of boa long lol!except da top bit lol i like his looks but his voice is not dat good..... da rest is da sam lol lil kid man! long lol!

This post has been edited by yingying13: Sep 26 2004 3 14 PM

well the thread say he cant sing....and yes....indeed he cant SING!!!! he is mumbling..!!! if u call that singing...everyone can sing...

however...i must admit he is very talented..he knows his music...and he knows music...

jay chou may not have the BEST male voice right now, but his talent for music/piano makes up for it. just because he may not be able to hit really high notes, doesn't make him a bad singer. he's still incredibly talented. <3

[Jieuw]

I have a album of jay chou. I think it is a very good album i lissen to it all the time.
Only a few songs are bad. But the rest is ok

[amsibm]

He used to be better, but have been going down hill since the second album. He can really talented and can write very well, but sing?

[aaaaa]

lol he can't really sing but he makes good mumbling rhythms.. that's the whole point to why he sounds so good, you can't understand what the heck hes trying to say

Maybe that's why I hear many people telling me that they really enjoy Jays SLOW songs

[eternityras]

I LOVE JAY!!!! his voice suits his style. if it weren't for him, i'd never gotten into the asian music thing. the man is a god

[teDDi_waLLa]

this guy is talented... knows how to compose his own songs (and for others)... play instuments (think the piano and the cello... maybe few others) and sing... although i have to admit his singing is not that great... especially for slow feeling type songs.... his voice is much more suited to fast mumbling type songs..

[*Blink]

I think he doesnt sing that well, but his musical talent wif piano and other instruments is really good. And that makes up for his mumbling, + since he mumbles so much, hes easy to mimic when you sing along ^__^ hehe

[liken7]

yao ming said that if you can understand jay chou then it won't be jay chou... haha... quite true... his style is unique... thats what makes him good

[pokgai]

Jay's singing isn't bad at all... His singing may not be the best, but he more than makes up for it with his original musical style.

[Shine]

first of all I think he's mad talented!!! i dunno about your opinions but my opinions are sticking at my side! unlike others he composes, produces, and puts time and effort into his songs i dunno about mumbling because i really appreciate his lyrics and they're all mad good =P hehe i dunno i'm not hating on him...is this a hater's thread? lol

[no0ne]

yes
well he is talented
but i think he is better off in composing and producing songs..
and believe me all people sing..
nobody cant CANT sing
its just that some people have THE voice and some people dont
and i can say that jay chou has a well average voice but he puts on feelings for the song which is really appropriate and nice to hear

[FoX^]

Hes already proven.He is so popular with his music now you cant say he cant sing.

Lets move on and say he cant act or something.

yao ming said that if you can understand jay chou then it won't be jay chou... haha... quite true... his style is unique... thats what makes him good

i second that~!
jay's songs r nice.. mumbling away is his style, the unique-ness.. that's wart makes jay, jay..

it's good though, i mean for those who cant understand chinese words n wants to sing in karaoke, jay's songs r the best solution.. for i am 1 of the 'banana boy' out there.. lolzz.. '

[yian]

those awards that won by jay has already proven that he is a very talented artist. if he can't sing, how could he win those awards? he is still a great singer to me....

[FreeSpace]

Tuesday September 28, 2004 Sweden

Jay is not only a talented singer he is also a talented composer. He has his own style and doesn't have to copy other people.

[chibimarukochan]

When I first saw him I thought he looked very elfish like, but now the more I see him, the more I think he looks better. But his hair is kinda annoying sometimes.

[sly_drag]

hes neutral to me..=) his singing is quite good except his typical songs that all sound the same..but there are quite a few unique songs he has=D

[camcam]

OMG what u mean Jay chow can't sing. i think he is one of the most talented singers out there man. he can do all the vocals, o and when he plays the piano...Jus the best.

he is soooo awesome and talented!!!!! best singer ever! and he does say the words to his songs, its just that his songs are really really fast, so he needs to say them quickly!

i strongly agree with u ...
i am a jay chow fans ...its same like some european singer doing rap or hip hop..
do u really listened or understand what they sing ..
trend is changed ..

[K.D.]

Jay Chou can really compose music and all, but this guy can't really sing. He just mumbles and his album, his styles are repeative. He would have couple songs that are slow, then the rest are weird rapp that aren't catchy. Of course the songs where he rap has nice music to it, but his rapping is just pure mumbling. He just sing in this monotone voice and most of his songs, he can't even go high. Merely choking on something. Or it sounds like he's smoking too much crack. About to black out.

jay may not be the best singer, like hacken is...but hes not one who needs to use his vocal ability

Im guessing most people think hes just mumbling, but they just aren't quick enough to understand....though at times it might seem like it, and maybe when hes tired he might, but its his own style of fast singing...

very styling, looks like he puts much effort and soul into his producing/making of his songs and performance as well

[baymon]

I don't dislike or like him, just feel that his current songs not as good as his previous one, esp Ye Hui Mei, so dissapointing. Haven't heard his latest one, cause I lost interest already.

[almondeyez]

^ Actually, I do not find him to be good-looking. Not handsome, no. But his style and the way he carries himself about is cool and cute. That attracts girls. Then there is his music. I have his CDs, but I do not often listen to them--only his fast songs. LOL. Although some of his slow songs are good too--some are just too slow and boring to me. His voice is quite alright (but he tends to use "fake" high pitches at times). Overall, I think Jay is talented, being able to sing, play the piano, dance well, etc.

I personally like his style of singing, especially his rapping. I think he's one of the best Mandarin rappers there is. As for not understanding what he's singing about, that doesn't bother me since I don't understand much Mandarin anywayz.

[habib718]

he might not be the most handsome ...hmph or even decent looking guy .. but this guy got talent. I admire him for his ability to compose songs as well as sing them by himself... not like other singers who buy melodies from composers..this guys is for realz

[missk]

I HATE JAY CHOU!!!
omggg.. soooo ugly..
and he's probably a good composer or whatever..
but definitely NOT a good singer..
it disgusts me how all the girls are praising him over his ugly looks AND his bad singing..

haha i love jay ..

but i do agree.. his vocals and stuff are good and all but he isnt the most attractive person.. but i still love him

[lilxsylvie]

haha i love jay ..

but i do agree.. his vocals and stuff are good and all but he isnt the most attractive person.. but i still love him

same here. haha he has the greatest songs with the greatest voice. he is one of the few singers that dont rely on his looks to get him famous. to tell u the truth i dont think hes good looking at all...well he looks okay in some pics...i love jay!

OMG!!! i don't believe tis ... there is people who actually 'hates' jay u noe i don think appearance matters that much as long as u haf the skills... jay may not be the best lookin guy but he haf the style and talent

[LNTangel]

oh my god...jay is the best taiwanese singer ever.his singing is really cool and he is talented!...dont u guys know that he has written every song on his albums? and he has also written many texts for other ppl.