Team Wang
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| Team Wang | |
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| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Jackson Wang |
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| Country of origin | China |
Team Wang is a record label founded by rapper and singer Jackson Wang. The label was established in 2017 and conducts business in music, production, and artist management.[1][2] In 2020, Team Wang Design was launched, where Jackson Wang serves as the creative director and designer.[3][4]
Label history
[edit]Team Wang is an international record label, originating from China.[2] Jackson Wang founded Team Wang in 2017, and subsequently, the label's first release was Wang's hit single, "Papillon".[5] Released on 26 August 2017, the all-English track was Wang's first solo single.[6]
On 25 October 2019, Team Wang released Wang's first full-length English album, Mirrors. The album reached #1 on Billboard's independent music chart.[6] Mirrors reached #32 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut album from a Chinese artist.[7] The album featured American rapper GoldLink and Indonesian rapper Rich Brian.[8][9]
Other Team Wang releases include Wang's singles "100 Ways" and "Pretty Please", a collaboration with Swedish dance music duo Galantis.[10] In December 2020, the label released Wang's Chinese single, "Should've Let Go", with JJ Lin. On 17 April 2023, Wang released the single "Slow", in collaboration with American singer Ciara.[11]
Team Wang Design
[edit]In July 2020, Jackson Wang launched a fashion collection with an eight piece monochromatic line called "Cookies – The Original".[12] Other collaborations, which are also referred to as "Sparkles",[13] include an exclusive release with StockX[14] and a Claude Monet-inspired capsule in conjunction with Bund One Art Museum of Shanghai.[14] Dubbed as "Team Wang x Monet Sparkles", it paid homage to Paris and celebrated the first time Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise painting was shown in Shanghai.[15][16] At the end of 2020, Team Wang announced the release of The Cart.[17]
On 17 January 2021, Jackson Wang announced the launch of Team Wang's second collection "Cookies – The Velvet".[18]
Collaborations
[edit]Team Wang has partnered with many brands, including:
- Fendi
- Ray-Ban
- Super X
- Monet
- Cartier
- Beats By Dr.Dre
- L'Oreal Men
- Braun
- Vivo
- Dr.Jart+
- Pepsi
- Armani Beauty
Key people
[edit]- Jackson Wang (CEO, founder & designer, creative director)
- Henry Cheung (Chairman, co-founder of Team Wang Design)
Artists
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Soloists
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References
[edit]- ^ Mendez, Michele. "Jackson Wang Is Getting Personal With His Solo Music In A Big Way". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b "Jackson Wang Talks Solo Career, Working in GOT7 & Musical Goals". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle. "Team Wang is the Pop-Fueled Fashion Line to Know Now". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Anyanwu, Obi (2020-07-07). "Jackson Wang Launches 'Team Wang' Apparel Line". WWD. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Andrea Sim (2020-12-02). "The Ambition Of Jackson Wang And His History-Making Solo Career". ELLE SINGAPORE. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b Altatis, Conan (2019-11-05). "Jackson Wang's 'Mirrors' is highest Billboard 200 chart debut for any Chinese artist's debut album". CONAN Daily. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "Jackson Wang Finds His Voice & Makes Chart History, Embracing Himself With Debut Album 'Mirrors'". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ MIRRORS by Jackson Wang, retrieved 2021-01-26
- ^ Dodson, P. Claire. "Jackson Wang Is Working Double Time for His Vision". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "How Jackson Wang and Galantis made a song without meeting in person". British GQ. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (2023-04-17). "Watch Jackson Wang and Ciara perform XG's 'Left Right' at Coachella". NME. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Team Wang's Debut Collection Shifts Into Monochromatic Gear". HYPEBEAST. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "Jackson Wang on His Most Historic Collab Yet". PAPER. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b Ferere, Cassell. "How K-Pop Star Jackson Wang Is Breaking Into Streetwear Fashion". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "K-Pop star Jackson Wang launches a collaboration with a French painter from the past". Vogue Paris. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "TEAM WANG x MONET Celebrates Paris and the First Appearance of "Impression, Sunrise" in Shanghai". HYPEBEAST. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "Cheers to K-Pop Star Jackson Wang's Latest Merch Drop - Team Wang Sparkles The Cart". www.lofficielusa.com. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ Khan, Aamina. "Jackson Wang Launches New Team Wang "Cookies" Collection". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.