{{Short description|Singaporean singer-songwriter (born 1967)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}} {{infobox person | name = Jimmy Ye Liang Jun | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth year and age|1967}} | occupation = {{flatlist| *Singer *songwriter }} | years_active = 1993–1998<br>2015–present | module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes | t = 葉良俊 | s = 叶良俊 | p = Yè Liángjùn }} | module2 = {{infobox musical artist | embed = yes | genre = Mandopop | instrument = Vocals }} }} '''Jimmy Ye Liang Jun''' (born 1967) is a Singaporean former singer and Director at Singapore Management University (SMU).<ref>Asiaweek – Volume 19 1993 – Page 146 "Singaporean Jimmy Ye Liang Jun's debut album, Give Me Your Love, is headed for Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Hongkong and South Korea. Ye, 26, has the voice and looks of a star. He also has a degree in law from Cambridge ..."</ref><ref>洛枫 – 2002 盛世邊緣: 香港電影的性別、特技與九七政治 – Page 28 "張國榮 26 1999 年 10 月張國榮出版的新碟《陪你倒數》之中,收錄了由葉良俊作曲、林夕填詞的〈左右手〉,由於歌詞中有「我 ..."</ref>
A former law lecturer who left the legal profession for music and show business, he is also currently Director, SMU Office of Student Life while still active as a performer and creative director for big events such as Sing.浪. An accomplished Singapore songwriter, composer and artist, Ye's music has mesmerised and enchanted listeners all over Asia. He has written hits for superstars of the Chinese music scene, including Jackie Cheung, Andy Lau, Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Jeff Chang, Jolin Tsai, Alan Tam and Kit Chan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Ye Wrote Hits For Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau In The '90s; Is Now Doing His "Dream Job" In SMU |url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/jimmy-ye-wrote-hits-jacky-cheung-andy-lau-90s-now-doing-his-dream-job-smu-1997061 |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=TODAY |language=en}}</ref>
== Singing career == Ye started his singing career as a freelance singer, performing at Singapore Tourism Board and private functions.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Lo |first=Tien Yi |date=19 May 1993 |title=All for love of singing |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19930519-1.2.31.5 |access-date=2022-09-24 |publisher=The New Paper |page=25 |language=en-SG |via=NewspaperSG}}</ref>
In 1992, Ye signed with Sony Music and released his first album, ''Give Me Your Love,''<ref name=":3" /> which he wrote three of the tracks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ovidia |date=23 September 1993 |title=He wants to taste the good life |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19930923-1.2.30.2 |access-date=2022-09-24 |publisher=The New Paper |page=23 |language=en-SG |via=NewspaperSG}}</ref>
In 1996, Ye with Liang Wern Fook, created a Mandarin musical, ''December Rains'', with George Chan and Kit Chan as the main leads.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Auto |first=Hermes |date=2015-08-30 |title=December Rains more moving than other recent works of Singaporean musical theatre {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/december-rains-more-moving-than-other-recent-works-of-singaporean-musical-theatre |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 1997, Ye became a songwriter after five years as a singer.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Yong |first=Siew Fern |date=3 June 1997 |title=Now, he writes for the stars |pages=31 |work=The New Paper}}</ref> He was also approached by Television Corporation of Singapore to write songs for its actors.<ref name=":2" /> He had also wrote songs for various singers, such as "Xiao Wan Yi" (小玩意) for Cass Phang, the second title track "Tai Xiang Ai Ni" (太想爱你) for Jeff Chang's album ''Dreams'' and also the main two title tracks song "Want to Feel the Breeze With You" (想和你去吹吹风) and "Three Days Two Nights" (三天两夜) for Jacky Cheung's album ''Want to Feel the Breeze With You''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Toh |first=Ziyi |date=19 September 2022 |title=Jimmy Ye Wrote Hits For Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau In The '90s; Is Now Doing His “Dream Job” In SMU |url=https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/jimmy-ye-december-rains-dream-job-smu-andy-lau-jacky-cheung-singer-songwriter-686316 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=8days |language=en}}</ref>
In 1998, Ye retired from the music scene.<ref name=":4" />
In 2015, Ye held his first solo concert at the Esplanade.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Auto |first=Hermes |date=2015-09-13 |title=Mandopop stalwart Jimmy Ye's "Music Party" a winner {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/mandopop-stalwart-jimmy-yes-music-party-a-winner |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}}</ref> He also wrote a new single "How Are You" for the concert.<ref name=":1" />
On 6 February 2021, as part of the AL!VE series, Ye performed a solo concert at Capitol Theatre of the Capitol Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Auto |first=Hermes |date=2021-01-18 |title=Singer Jimmy Ye sleepless over live gig for AL!VE concert series {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-jimmy-ye-sleepless-over-live-gig-for-alve-concert-series |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, Ye adapted ''December Rains'' to a concert, ''December Rains The Concert'' and performed in it also.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=“雨季”演唱会连开3场 6组歌手轮番献唱音乐剧歌曲 |url=https://vibes.8world.com/music/december-rains-1832991 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=vibes by 8world |language=en}}</ref>
== Academic career == Ye was initially a law lecturer at the National University of Singapore but became a freelance singer.<ref name=":3" />
In 2000, Ye joined Singapore Polytechnic as part of the founding team of lecturers for its Diploma in Music and Audio Technology.<ref name=":0" /> He subsequently joined SMU and became Director of Student Life.<ref name=":0" />
==Discography==
=== Studio albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" !Title !Album details !Ref |- ! scope="row" |''Give Me Your Love'' (把你的愛交給我) | * Released: 1993 * Label: Sony Music |<ref name=":1" /> |- ! scope="row" |''Truly'' (最真) | * Released: 1994 * Label: Sony Music |<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 1994 |title=to make him look like this |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19940604-1.2.50.1.2 |access-date=2022-09-24 |publisher=The New Paper |page=39 |language=en-SG |via=NewspaperSG}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Zhui xin'' (追心) | * Released: 1995 * Label: Sony Music | |- ! scope="row" | ''Wo zong shi ting ni shuo'' (我總是聽你說) | * Released: 1996 * Label: EMI Taiwan | |- ! scope="row" |''Be Willing To Part With'' (捨得) | * Released: 1997 * Label: EMI Taiwan |<ref name=":2" /> |}
=== Singles === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="1" scope="col" |Title ! rowspan="1" scope="col" |Year ! rowspan="1" scope="col" |Album |- ! scope="row" |"How are you" (你还好吗？) |2015 |Non-album single |}
=== Songwriting credits === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Credit !Title !Artist !Album |- | rowspan="4" |1995 | rowspan="8" |Lyricist |"一份真" |Mavis Hee |''Regret'' (遗憾) |- |"我要" |Zheng Zhan Lun | |- |"小玩意" |Cass Phang |''Outside The Window'' (窗外) |- |“有心无力” |Andy Lau |''A Bird Searching for Love'' (情未鸟) |- | rowspan="4" |1996 |"給我一些時間" |Amy Chan |女人背後 |- |"I Want To Fly" (我要先飛) |Edmond Leung |''Breathe'' |- |"体谅" |Ng King Kang (吴庆康) |吊起来卖 |- |"太想愛你" |Jeff Chang |''{{Interlanguage link|Dreams (Jeff Chang album)|lt=Dreams|zh|梦想}}'' |}
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