# J-Top

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***J-Top*** is a greatest hits album by Taiwanese singer [Jolin Tsai](/source/Jolin_Tsai), released by [Sony BMG](/source/Sony_BMG) on May 5, 2006.[1] The album features 20 tracks from her time with Sony, along with four music videos, a documentary, a remix medley, and two previously unreleased songs.[1] It sold over 100,000 copies in Taiwan and ranked as the fifth best-selling album of the year in 2006.[2]

## Background

On April 11, 2006, media reports revealed that [Sony BMG](/source/Sony_BMG) planned to release a greatest hits compilation for Tsai in early May of that year.[3] On April 20, 2006, it was further reported that the album would be officially released on May 5.[4] Pre-orders for the album began on April 21, 2006.[1]

On April 11, 2006, media reports revealed that Sony BMG would release a greatest hits compilation for Tsai in early May of that year. On April 20, the label officially announced the release of *J-Top* on May 5, 2006. Preorders for the album began on April 21. The album, which was released on May 5, included 20 tracks from Tsai's albums under Sony, four music videos, a documentary, a remix medley, and two previously unreleased songs: "[My Choice](/source/My_Choice_(song))" and "Clothing Astrology".[1][5]

## Writing

The songs "[My Choice](/source/My_Choice_(song))" and "Clothing Astrology" were originally recorded by Tsai during her time with [Sony](/source/Sony_Music) but were excluded from previous albums to maintain a balanced musical style. "My Choice" is a delicate [ballad](/source/Sentimental_ballad) that opens with piano and features sweeping [strings](/source/String_(music)) in the chorus to heighten its emotional depth, portraying the helplessness and reluctance following the end of a relationship.

"Clothing Astrology" is a mid-tempo dance track with a strong, distinct rhythm infused with [hip-hop](/source/Hip-hop) influences, showcasing Tsai's sultry side. For this compilation, Sony BMG also produced a remix medley, blending six songs—"Signature Gesture", "[Magic](/source/Magic_(Jolin_Tsai_song))", "Say Love You", "Overlooking Purposely", "[Prague Square](/source/Prague_Square)", and "Rewind"—into an [electronic dance](/source/Electronic_dance_music) version.[6]

## Music Videos

On April 26, 2006, [Sony BMG](/source/Sony_BMG) released the music video for the song "[My Choice](/source/My_Choice_(song))", directed by Chin Cho. The video featured Ring Chiu, a member of the group MYRS who bears a striking resemblance to Tsai, in the lead role.[7][8] The audience response was mixed.[9] On May 27, 2006, Sony BMG released the music video for "Clothing Astrology", directed by Bill Chia. The video showcased six doll-like costumes recreating Tsai's fashion styles from the era of *[Magic](/source/Magic_(Jolin_Tsai_album))* (2003) through *[J-Game](/source/J-Game)* (2005). Sony BMG described the work as a "graduation gift" to Tsai, expressing their best wishes.[10]

## Commercial performance

In its first week of release, the album debuted at number one on the weekly sales charts of both [G-Music](/source/G-Music) and Five Music in Taiwan.[11][12] By December 12, 2006, media reports confirmed that the album had sold over 100,000 copies in Taiwan and ranked as the fifth best-selling album of 2006 in the region.[2] Additionally, it placed number 14 on Five Music's annual sales chart for that year.[13]

## Critical reception

Shu Wa of *[Tencent Entertainment](/source/Tencent)* noted that this greatest hits compilation was released just one week before Tsai's first album with [EMI](/source/EMI), *[Dancing Diva](/source/Dancing_Diva)* (2006), putting her in a position of competing with her own work in the market. The album features 20 hit singles from her [Sony](/source/Sony_Music) era, alongside two new songs and video content from the [J1 World Tour](/source/J1_World_Tour). It was Tsai's first greatest hits album to offer a pre-order option and remains her best-selling compilation from the Sony period.[14]

Stephen Lee of *[Sina Music](/source/Sina_Corporation)* commented that the album effectively consolidates Tsai's representative works during her Sony BMG years, including popular tracks like "Say Love You", "[Magic](/source/Magic_(Jolin_Tsai_song))", "Sky", "Overlooking Purposely", "Pirates", and "[J-Game](/source/J-Game_(song))", all of which enjoyed popularity across the [Greater China](/source/Greater_China) region. He regarded the compilation as an important retrospective of her musical style at that time. Regarding the new tracks, he felt "[My Choice](/source/My_Choice_(song))" was a lyrical [ballad](/source/Sentimental_ballad) but lacked distinctiveness, while "Clothing Astrology" was overall unremarkable. In contrast, the older songs held greater appeal.[15]

## Release history

Region Date Format(s) Edition Distributor Various May 5, 2006 Streaming Standard Sony BMG Hong Kong 2CD+DVD Malaysia Singapore Taiwan China July 3, 2006 2CD GSM 2 cassette DVD 2VCD October 30, 2006 2CD+DVD Limited

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