Singer Mars Anh Tu said "he wanted to be completely new in this comeback". Mars Anh Tu is the new stage name of the once famous singer Tu Dua.
Musician Vu Quoc Viet returns with a new stage name and renews both his musical image and style. (Photo: NGUYEN THANH HUY)
Ready to do it again
Changing his stage name from Tu Dua to Mars Anh Tu is considered a "re-debut" of the former member of the Watermelon group (for many years Anh Tu was associated with the stage name Tu Dua in the Watermelon group with Bang Kieu, Tuan Hung, and Tuong Van). This time, Mars Anh Tu will change his style, musical direction, and direction of activities in 2023.
Mars Anh Tu collaborated with a stylist to bring to the audience the image of an experienced gentleman with long, romantic hair, elegant but still a bit "dusty". Mars Anh Tu admits that the young generation of artists is growing stronger and stronger, even capable of overshadowing the artists of the previous generation. Therefore, he also has a certain flexibility to assert himself. "I want to use the stage name Mars Anh Tu so that the audience can see me as a new soldier, but for me it is a new journey" - he said.
This is also the reason why singer Phuong Thanh took the stage name Nguyen Huong and always affirmed that "she is now a young singer".
Many people, when hearing the name VUVU, immediately asked: "Newbie?". However, when they learned that VUVU was the new stage name of musician Vu Quoc Viet, many people found it hard to believe. Because, why would a person who had already established a certain position in the music market like Vu Quoc Viet become a "completely new" person in the Vietnamese music market?
With his characteristic husky voice, the new songs of singer-songwriter VUVU (most recently "Please don't go") have impressed the audience. Musician Vu Quoc Viet said that his return with a new stage name and new compositions will bring the spirit of integrating Vietnamese music with the international music market. "As a singer-songwriter, I always want Vietnamese people, Vietnamese culture, especially Vietnamese music, to create brilliant marks around the world. My heart always has enthusiasm and passion for music, so I am not afraid to try my best to transform or experience new images and new styles" - Vu Quoc Viet expressed.
Musician Vu Quoc Viet said: "VUVU is a necessary stage name for a singer and performer like me. Actually, this name was born in 2017 but it was only until now that I had the opportunity to appear and reach the public." Musician Vu Quoc Viet is the "father" of many famous songs such as: "Ru lai cau ho", "Thuong lam minh oi", "Ba Nam", "Em dep nhat dem nay", "Con do chut hong phai", "Hay hat len", "Trai tim tinh si"... In addition to composing, he also sings and is loved by the audience with lyrical songs.
Singer Hoai Lam has a new stage name, Yun Tulo. (Photo provided by the artist)
Personal stories
According to insiders, starting a new path has its pros and cons. The most important thing is to dare to do it. You yourself must find it new and interesting to attract the audience.
Moreover, changing stage names also contains its own stories. "Rap Viet" champion De Choat decided to become rapper DC because: "DC represents something new, a mission that De Choat has not yet accomplished. De Choat will direct his own life, be himself on the path he has chosen."
Although he is famous with the name K-ICM, after a period of absence, K-ICM is now simply Khanh, according to his birth name - Nguyen Bao Khanh. Regarding the reason for changing his stage name, Khanh said that K-ICM was attached to his old management company, so it was somewhat inconvenient for him to work independently. Besides, for a long time, fans often called him by his real name - Bao Khanh, so he decided to use the stage name Khanh as a way to show gratitude to his fans. In addition, according to him, Khanh also contains the meaning that the male artist wants to always be himself on the musical path from now on.
The first season champion of "The Voice of Vietnam" Huong Tram is now Charmy Pham. Hoai Lam is probably the artist who changes his stage name the most in Vietnamese showbiz. The male singer's real name is Nguyen Tan Loc. When he entered the art world, his adoptive father, comedian Hoai Linh, gave him the stage name Hoai Lam. When pursuing rap music, Hoai Lam decided to change his stage name to Young Luuli. Most recently, Hoai Lam changed his stage name again to Yun Tulo. According to the male singer's explanation, it is an abbreviation of "Yun (Hoai Lam) takes care of himself".
Explaining the reason for changing his stage name to Soobin, Soobin Hoang Son said: "I want to have a new milestone and breakthrough in my artistic journey."
Similarly, when he was still active in the group 365, Nguyen Cao Son Thach took the stage name ST; now he is ST Son Thach because "changing my name is a way to turn a new page so that people can temporarily forget that I am a member of the group 365. That is youth, a beautiful memory, but I want to stand on my own two feet. Son Thach is also easier to call, easier to recognize, and although it is risky, I hope the audience will soon accept it".
Talking about the reason why veterans are not afraid to become rookies to join the harsh battle of Vietnamese showbiz, singer Phuong Thanh said: "Becoming a rookie with a new stage name and a new musical path is the way for me to "revive" my artistic path. Actually, each person's emotions at each stage are very different. The current me is young and different from the past and I will work in the arts with this new soul of mine."
Musician Nguyen Hai Phong sees a singer’s popularity as similar to the brand recognition of a brand. A singer needs to have a unique, outstanding, unmistakable character and color to easily leave an impression on the public.
(To be continued)
(*) See Lao Dong Newspaper from issue dated September 14
Source: https://nld.com.vn/van-nghe/dien-mao-moi-cua-nhac-viet-nhung-cuu-sao-tro-thanh-tan-chien-binh-20230914214808458.htm
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