One of the kings of contemporary Mandopop, Wang Leehom has been showing ‘em how it’s done since the ‘90s. The American-born singer-songwriter arrived in Taiwan with nothing but a unique perspective and unbridled creativity that paved the way for his 1995 debut. Since then, he has showcased a world-class standard of musicality with sophisticated, velvety ballads and his fusion of Western genres with traditional Chinese music—combining hip-hop with Eastern instruments and melodies. A prolific artist, the veteran pop star hasn’t faltered in his mission of bringing C-pop to the Western world.