Album: Candy Store

Artist: SK

Label: Scream Records

Year: 2004.4

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Originally from Yunnan, SK works as a DJ and music producer in Beijing. He surprised many in music circle with his unique combination of hip-hop and trip-hop. On his debut album Candy Store, SK uses the first 10 instrumental tracks to showcase his combination of funk, jazz, hip-hop and trip-hop. The remaining five songs are rap, and the last two present his full understanding of music.

Album: Listen Up (Hong Kong Version)

Artist: Nicholas Tse

Label: EEG Empero Entertainment Group (HK)

Year: 2004.5

Rating: ☆☆☆

Having Kept a low profile for the past two years, Nicholas has seen his popularity tailspin. This release includes 10 Mandarin songs and two Cantonese tunes. The principal track If There's No Feeling, written by famed composer Joseph Hwang, is the most touching work on the album. Nicholas also wrote five of the songs himself. However, it seems that the playboy with a pretty face would do well to improve his voice and Mandarin pronunciation.

Album: The Same

Artist: Tatflip

Label: Rock Records (HK)

Year: 2004.5

Rating: ☆☆☆☆

Formed in 1994, Tatflip has gradually become one of the most popular bands in the Hong Kong rock scene. Their music is hard-edged and cool, involving indie rock, electronic, reggae and heavy metal styles. Their lyrics are realistic, and they improve with each album because they're always updating their style. The Same is never the same twice.

Album: Remembering Teresa - The Collection (3CD+VCD)

Artist: Teresa Teng

Label: Universal Music (HK)

Year: 2004.5

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

This year marks the ninth anniversary of Teresa's passing. The collection comprises a total of 57 of Teresa's tunes, including 45 songs on three CDs and 12 tracks in the VCD. Apart from her popular Mandarin songs, the collection also includes songs performed in Japanese, English, Cantonese and Fukien dialect.