Chen Li (; born 26 July 1990) is a Chinese folk song singer, independent musician, singer-songwriter, and former lead singer of the Dreamer Band (空想家乐队). She was born in Guiyang, Guizhou and graduated from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.
Music career
In 2014, along with the Dreamer Band (空想家乐队) released the band's first EP (extended play) album "Wan Xiang" (万象); "Qi Miao Neng Li Ge" (奇妙能力歌) was shortlisted for the annual folk single of the "Abilu Music Awards 2014".
In 2015, she released her first personal music album "Ru Ye" (如也). In 2016, she won the most popular musician (folk) of the "Abilu Music Awards 2015"; she also released the first single "Huan Qi Yi" (幻期颐) and a new album "Xiao Meng Da Ban" (小梦大半). In 2017, she composed and vocalized the theme song "My Dear Art" for the documentary "My Dear Art" (一个人的收藏). In 2017, she took part in the show "Happy Boys" (快乐男声) as the music instructor. On February 22, 2017, she released her solo single "Xi Tai" (戏台); on March 7, she released an original single "Hao Zai" (好在) that was used as the ending song of the Web Drama "Solaso Bistro"(问题餐厅); On March 28, she released another single "Qing Zhu" (庆祝). On January 5, 2018, she released the single "Yan Shan Tu" (研山图).
Discography
Regular Albums +Regular AlbumsOrder of ReleaseTitleRelease dateLanguageTrack listing1Ru Ye(如也)2015.2.1MandarinTrack
Bu Mie(不灭) Ru Ye(如也) Qi Miao Neng Li Ge(奇妙能力歌) Li Li Wan Xiang(历历万乡) Guang(光) Tan De(贪得) Qi Lou(七楼) Yi Ran Yi Bao Zha(易燃易爆炸) Jue Dui Zhan You Xiang Dui Zi You(绝对占有 相对自由) Tuo Jiang(脱缰) Zou Ma(走马) Zhu Xing(祝星) Zheng Qu Guo Shang Guo(正趣果上果) 20 Times You Wu Yan(五言)2Xiao Meng Da Ban(小梦大半)2016.7.26MandarinTrack Fang Cao Di(芳草地) Guai Bu De(怪不得) Xiao Ban(小半) Qiao Dou Ma Dai(桥豆麻袋) Ren Zhao Mu(任朝暮) Wu Sheng Wu(无生无) Da Meng(大梦) Zi Du(自渡) Xu Ni(虚拟) Shui Ba(睡吧)3Zai Peng Lai(在蓬莱) in Blue Note Beijing (live)2017.7.26MandarinTrack Shadow(live) (夜神仙) Gold Unfold (live) (肿胀) Another Run (live) (新一轮) Ocean Keeper (live)(海洋管理) Secret Door (live) (消息) Place of Empty (live) (有) Penglai (live) (蓬莱)4Wan(玩)2018.7.26MandarinTrack Qing Yuan(青原) Kong Wu(空舞) Wang Chuan(望穿) Qing Jing Ju(情景剧) Du Xing Xia(独行侠) A(啊) Ba Jie Mu(八节木) Wo Men Cun Zai Yi Cha Na De Xi Huan(我们存在一刹那的喜欢) Lang Wei Xian Di(浪味仙地) You Ci Shan(有此山)5Hui You(洄游)2019.7.26MandarinTrack You Wu Lai(有雾来) Di Qi Ri(第七日) Shan Shui Ren Wu(山水人物) Lan(蓝) Mei Li Hai(美丽海) Ai Wan Bu Wan(爱完不完) Fei Bai(飞白) Xia Shi Ji Jian(下世纪见) Chao Ren Zhen Xi Xi(超认真嬉戏) Su Ri Zhi Si(素日之死) Qun Ju Sheng Wu(群居生物) Fan Ling(泛灵)
Singles +Release dateTitle2015.7Yuan Chen(远辰)2015.12Ai Ruo(爱若)2016.3.8Huan Qi Yi(幻期颐) (released under the name of Lili(粒粒) which is another name of Chen Li)2016Yin Xing Shou(隐形兽) (released under the name of Lili(粒粒))2016.10Number 38 Da Di Qu(38号大迪曲) [the promotional song of the movie Wai Gong Fang Ling 38 (外公芳龄38);with Good Sister Band(好妹妹乐队)]2016.11Dang Wo Zai Zhe Li(当我在这里) [the theme song of the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City(我在故宫修文物)]2016.12.19Zhou You(周游)2017.2.22Xi Tai(戏台)2017.3.7Hao Zai(好在) [the ending song of the Web Drama "Solaso Bistro"(问题餐厅)]2017.3.28Qing Zhu(庆祝)2017.12.20Happy New Year(新年快乐) [with Good Sister Band(好妹妹乐队) and Jiao Maiqi(焦迈奇)]2018.1.8Yan Shan Tu(研山图)2018.3.24Hua Kai(花开)2018.9.12Cong Tou(从头)2018.11.27Best Better Ever (the theme song of Cosmos Fashion Show)2019.1.1Zhi Ji Jin Zhao Xiao(只记今朝笑) [with Good Sister Band(好妹妹乐队), Jiao Maiqi(焦迈奇), Lili(粒粒), and Wang Jiayi(王加一)]2019.1.20Si Hai(四海) [the theme song of Alipay Wufu movie Qi Li Di(七里地)]2019.3.27Wu Suo Qiu Bi Man Zai Gui(无所求必满载归)2019.5.6Yuan Xing De Hai(圆形的海) [the Chinese promotion song of the movie Penguin Highway(企鹅公路)]2019.5.23Duo Duo Liu Yi(多多流意) [the theme song of the documentary It's Bread, It's Air, It's a Miracle(是面包，是空气，是奇迹啊)]2019.7.22Shi Jian Dou Zhi Dao(时间都知道) [the theme song of the TV drama See U Again(时间都知道)]2020.1.1Xiang Qin Xiang Ai(相亲相爱) [with Good Sister Band(好妹妹乐队), Qin Hao(秦昊), Zhang Xiaohou(张小厚), Jiao Maiqi(焦迈奇), Lili(粒粒), Wang Jiayi(王加一), and Chen Jingfei(陈婧霏)]2020.4.17Bao Qian Bao Qian(抱歉抱歉) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode1 Live]2020.4.20Kong Kong(空空) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode2 Live]2020.4.30Zi Ran Huan Jing(自然环境) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode3 Live]2020.5.8Ju Lie(剧烈) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode4 Live]2020.5.15Zou Shi(走失) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode5 Live]2020.5.22Yuan You(远游) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode6 Live]2020.5.29Qie Man(且慢) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode7 Live]2020.6.5Qing Tou(清透) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode8 Live]2020.6.26Bye-bye(拜拜) [I'm CZR(我是唱作人) Season2 Episode11 Live]2020.7.26Shi Jie Zheng Zhong(世界正中)2020.10.12Duan Ge(短歌) [the theme song of the Ye Jiaying(叶嘉莹) Literary Documentary Moon In Hand(掬水月在手)]2020.10.15Hippo(河马)2020.12.31Man Man Ren Sheng Lu [with Good Sister Band(好妹妹乐队), Qin Hao(秦昊), Zhang Xiaohou(张小厚), Lili(粒粒), Jiao Maiqi(焦迈奇), Wang Jiayi(王加一), Chen Jingfei(陈婧霏), David Wu(吴大卫), Lin Guimin(林贵敏), Wu Jingbin(伍敬彬), and Cai Decai(蔡得才)]2025.07.09Jin Lai Ke Hao(近来可好) [with Richie Jen(任贤齐)]
Awards and nominations +DateCeremonyAwardWorkResult2014Abilu Music Awards 2014Song Of The Year(folk)Qi Miao Neng Li Ge(奇妙能力歌)2016.1.21Abilu Music Awards 2015Favorite Folk Musician/Favorite Folk AlbumRu Ye(如也)Favorite Folk SongQi Miao Neng Li Ge(奇妙能力歌)2016.4.9LiveMusic2016New Original Artist/2016.4.16Chinese Music AwardsBest Female New Artist Of The Year/2016.9.27FreshAsia MusicBest New Musician Of The Year/2016.12.28Tencent Entertainment White PaperOutstanding Artist Of The Year/2017.8.11Chinese Music Media Awards 2017Most Popular Female Singer Of The Year/Most Popular Artist Of The Year/2017.12.16Miguhui Music Festival 2017Favorite Original Musician Of The Year/2017.12.18Cosmos Fashion Show 2017Most Beautiful People Of The Year/
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