Lâm Nhật Tiến

Lam Nhat Tien
Background information
Born	September 3, 1971 (1971-09-03) (age 53) Saigon, South Vietnam
Occupation	Garden Grove, California
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Asia Entertainment Inc.

Lâm Nhật Tiến (born September 3, 1971) is a Vietnamese American singer who was affiliated with the music label Asia Entertainment Inc. from 1994 to 2016. He gained prominence through numerous appearances in Asia Entertainment's music videos, establishing himself as one of Vietnam's leading male pop stars.

Lam began his music career in 1994, rising to prominence as a Vietnamese pop singer throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. He achieved significant commercial success as Asia Entertainment Inc.'s top-selling male pop artist during this period.

Early life and career

1971–1993: Early life

Lam was born in Saigon and loved music from a young age. In 1981, he and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Southern California. Before pursuing a career in singing, in March 1993, Lam earned a degree in Medical Radiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He also modelled for agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Career

After photographer Vika Nguyen introduced him to Bach Dong, he asked Lam to collaborate with Asia Entertainment Inc. The singer began learning to play the drums with Truc Giang, the father of Truc Ho. Lam was also taking voice lessons to improve his singing technique and Vietnamese pronunciation at a college in Southern California. His first appearance in front of an audience was in the Asia Video 8 - Đêm Nhạc Hội at Atlantic City, where he performed the song "Quand le Printemps Revient " (Vietnamese title: "Khi Mùa Xuân Trở Lại"). At the Ritz Ballroom in Houston, he performed songs in 4 languages (Vietnamese, French, English, and Cantonese.)

In 1995, Lam collaborated with Gia Huy, Nhat Quan, and Johnny Dung on the CD Bài 20. "Rồi Mai Đây" (Vietnamese adaptation of the famous Spanish song Lo mucho Que Te Quiero, lyrics by Vietnamese Canadian musician Truong Ky) was one of the most successful songs from this album. Besides Rồi Mai Đây, "Bài 20", "Under The Boardwalk" he impressed listeners with "Quên Cả Lối Về" (written by Truc Giang) and "Tình Trong Bão Tố" (a version of La Maison Est En Ruine, a famous song by French singer Michel Delpech). Lam also dueted with Vina Uyen My on "Only Love Is Real" (an English adaptation of the famous Japanese song "Rouge" / ルージュ by Japanese singer Ayako Fuji) in the CD Giọt Mưa Thu. During this period, he also recorded a few songs, including Em Đẹp Như Mơ (original: Elle était si jolie), which were released on the Nhat Ha label.

In the early years, Lam would often perform in a group with fellow singers Johnny Dung, Nhat Quan, and Gia Hu, but would later see more success as a solo artist with his single "Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông" (You forgot a river).

Lam grew in popularity with the release of "Một Lần Nữa Thôi" His song "Quên Cả Lối Về" also proved to be a success. In 1997, Lam released the video for the song "Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông" (launched in 1996). In the same year, he released a debut solo album with Asia Entertainment Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông (including cover versions of two well-known songs: "All by Myself" and "Un-Break My Heart"). The title track became one of the biggest songs in his career.

Soon after releasing his debut solo album, Lam continued to appear in Asia's Videos and released his second studio album "Yêu Em Âm Thầm" which included 11 songs. The title track "Yêu Em Âm Thầm" become his next successful single.

The next Lam's successful songs were "Làm Thơ Tình Em Đọc" and "Lời Dối Gian Chân Thành", which were released by Asia Entertainment Inc. on Asia video 23 - Tình Đầu Một Thời Áo Trắng and Asia Video 26 - Mưa in 1999. Lam continued to launch the release The Best of Chinese Melodies 2 in 2000, including 11 tracks. Many of these tracks have become famous such as Tình Ngang Trái, Tomorrow Will Come, Kiếp Ve Sầu, Nhớ Người, etc. In addition to being a solo singer for Asia, Lam is well known as a backup singer, photographer, and producer.

One of Lam's biggest singles was released in 2000: Tình Yêu. This slow rock song first came out on Asia Entertainment's video 30: Dạ Vũ Quốc Tế 2 - Nhịp Bước Trên Sàn Nhảy. He also released his collaboration with Tu Quyen "Đêm Cô Đơn" on the label Eagle Productions, which included the tracks " Tình Đơn Phương" (original: Let You Listen to My Heart - 心要让你听见 by Samuel Tai), "Tình Yêu Muôn Thuở" (a duet with Tu Quyen, original: 當愛變成習慣 by Jacky Cheung), "Không Gia Đình" and " Nỗi Nhớ Dịu Êm". After Lam had received the 'Best Asia Artist of the Year ' award, he released his fourth studio album Mãi Yêu Người Thôi in 2001.

Charity

Lam is a supporter of charities concerning the Army Republic of Vietnam soldiers' welfare. He has participated in the concert titled 'Đại Nhạc Hội Cám Ơn Anh' together with many other artists to thank the soldiers for their contributions. Lam has also organized several concert programs at homes for the elderly and participated in support programs for the homeless.

Discography

Solo album CDs

• Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông (released on 1. January 1997)
• Yêu Em Âm Thầm (released in 1997)
• Làm Lại Từ Đầu (released on 3. March 1998)
• Mãi Yêu Người Thôi (released in August 2001)
• The Best of Truc Ho & Lam Nhat Tien: Giữa Hai Mùa Mưa Nắng (released in 2002)
• Nói Với Tôi Một Lời (released November 2006)
• The Best of Lam Nhat Tien: Bên Kia Bờ Đại Dương (released November 2012)

Compilations

• Giữa Hai Mùa Mưa Nắng: The Best of Lam Nhat Tien and Truc Ho
• The Best of Lam Nhat Tien: Bên Kia Bờ Đại Dương

Collaboration CDs

• Đêm Cô Đơn (Duet CD with Tu Quyen)
• The Best of Chinese Melodies (with Le Tam and Lam Thuy Van)
• The Best of Chinese Melodies 2 (with Le Tam, Trish Thuy Trang and Shayla)
• Liên Khúc Tình Yêu 4 (with Lam Thuy Van and Phuong Nghi)
• Liên Khúc Chinese Top Hits (with Thiên Kim, Hô Ngoc Như and Johnny Dung)
• Chinese Remix III (with Lam Thuy Van, Ánh Minh and Le Nguyen)
• Tình Ca Trúc Hồ: Tình Yêu và Tình Người (With Nguyen Hong Nhung)
• Tình Ca Trúc Hồ: Em Có Còn Yêu Anh (With Nguyen Hong Nhung)

Various Artists CDs

• Cho Kỷ Niệm Mùa Đông (1994)
• Gọi Tên Em (1995)
• Bài 20 (1995)
• Giọt Mưa Thu (1995)
• Một Lần Nữa Thôi (1996)
• Nơi Ấy Bình Yên (1997)
• The Best of Dạ Vũ 6 (1997)
• Bên Em Là Biển Rộng (1997)
• Đỉnh Gió Hú (1998)
• The Best of Rumba - Hãy Yêu Nhau Đi (1998)
• Khi Chuyện Tình Đã Cuối (1998)
• Lời Nói Yêu Đầu Tiên (1999)
• Thanh Trúc - Em Vẫn Mơ (1999)
• Lê Tâm - Điều Gì Đó (1999)
• Tình Ca Trúc Hồ - Sẽ Hơn Bao Giờ Hết (2000)
• Đừng Hỏi Vì Sao (2000)
• Gởi Anh (2000)
• Vùng Biển Vắng (2000)
• Riêng Một Góc Trời (2000)
• Trish - Don't Know Why (2001)
• Anh Còn Nợ Em (2001)
• Căn Gác Lưu Đày (2001)
• Như Anh Cần Em (2002)
• Chiều Trong Tù (2002)
• Xin Còn Gọi Tên Nhau - Tình Khúc Trường Sa (2003)
• Top Hits 14 - Thế Giới Không Tình Yêu (2003)
• Top Hits 16 - Nhớ... Nửa Vầng Trăng (2003)
• Top Hits 17 - Xóa Hết Nợ Nần (2003)
• Dấu Chân Của Biển (2004)
• Top Hits 19 - Tiếng Hát Từ Nhịp Tim (2004)
• Top Hits 21 - Yêu Mãi Ngàn Năm (2004)
• Top Hits 22 - Quên Đi Hết Đam Mê (2004)
• Lang Thang Dưới Mưa (2004)
• Top Hits 23 - Đắng Cay (2005)
• Giờ Đã Không Còn Nữa (2005)
• Tuyển Tập Trần Thiện Thanh 1 - Người Ở Lại Charlie (2006)
• Thiên Kim - Tình Đời (2007)
• Tình Khúc Trúc Hồ - Tội Nghiệp Thân Anh (2007)
• The Best Of Ngọc Hạ - Suối Mơ (2008)
• Tình Ca Anh Bằng 1 - Chuyện Hoa Tigôn (2009)
• Tình Ca Anh Bằng 2 - Từ Thuở Yêu Em (2009)
• Chỉ Là Phù Du Thôi (2009)
• Liên Khúc Phượng Hoàng (2010)
• Mai Thanh Sơn - Nụ Hôn Cuối (2011)

DVDs

• The Best of Lam Nhat Tien
• Lam Nhat Tien Live Show (cancelled)
• The Best of Lam Nhat Tien: Vet Thuong Doi Long

Music Videos

• Gọi Tên Em - Appelles-moi (1995)
• Một Lần Nữa Thôi (1996)
• Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông (1996)
• Nơi Ấy Bình Yên (1997)
• Đừng Nhắc Đến Tình Yêu (1998)
• Những Đêm Chờ Sáng (1998)
• Sài Gòn Vẫn Mãi Trong Tôi (1998)
• Về Đâu Hỡi Em (1998)
• Làm Thơ Tình Em Đọc (1999)
• Dối Gian (1999)
• Lời Dối Gian Chân Thành (1999)
• Anh Không Chết Đâu Anh (2000)
• Căn Gác Lưu Đày (2001)
• Chiều Trong Tù (2002)
• Con Đường Việt Nam (2002)
• Nhớ Mẹ (2017)

Awards

• Asia Best Artist 2000
• Asia Best Male Pop Artist 2009

External links

• Asia Entertainment, Inc