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| name = My Fairtytale
| name = My Fairytale
| type = EP
| type = EP
| artist = [[G.E.M.]]
| artist = [[G.E.M.]]
| cover =
| cover = GEM My Fairytale.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = August 30, 2018
| released = August 30, 2018
| recorded =
| recorded = 2018
| language = Mandarin
| venue =
| venue =
| studio =
| studio =
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| length =
| length = 10:50
| label = Hummingbird
| label = Hummingbird
| producer =
| producer = Lupo Groinig
| prev_title = 25 Looks
| prev_title = [[25 Looks]]
| prev_year = 2016
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title =
| next_title = [[Fearless (G.E.M. EP)|Fearless]]
| next_year =
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{Singles
| name = My Fairytale
| type = EP
| single1 = [[Tik Tok (G.E.M. song)|Tik Tok]]
| single1date = August 10, 2018
}}
}}
}}


'''''My Fairytale''''' is the third EP by Chinese singer [[G.E.M. (singer)|G.E.M.]], released on August 30, 2018 by Hummingbird Music.<ref name="fb20120711">{{cite web | language = english | publisher = newslocker | title = Chinese Pop Star G.E.M. Releases Highly Anticipated EP, 'My Fairytale'| url = http://m.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chinese-pop-star-gem-releases-highly-anticipated-ep-my-fairytale/view/| author = billboard | date = 2018-08-30 | accessdate = 2018-11-09 }}</ref>
'''''My Fairytale''''' ({{zh|c=另一個童話}}) is the third extended play (EP) by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter [[G.E.M.]], released on August 30, 2018, by Hummingbird Music.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Chinese Pop Star G.E.M. Releases Highly Anticipated EP, ‘My Fairytale’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/china-gem-new-release-ep-my-fairytale-trilogy-8473036/ |website=Billboard |access-date=June 24, 2024 |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref> It serves as the first part of G.E.M.'s "fairytale" trilogy, which led up to the release of the singer's fifth studio album, ''[[Happily Ever After (G.E.M. album)|Happily Ever After]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ku |first=Daniel |date=December 7, 2018 |title=G.E.M.鄧紫棋新歌《岩石裡的花》，在輿論壓力下找到最珍愛的人 |trans-title=GEM Deng Ziqi's new song "Flowers in the Rock" finds the most cherished person under the pressure of public opinion |url=https://www.vogue.com.tw/culture/content-44521 |access-date=June 24, 2024 |website=Vogue Taiwan |language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref> The EP spawned the single "[[Tik Tok (G.E.M. song)|Tik Tok]]".

== Background and release ==
''My Fairytale'' was conceived out of G.E.M.'s realization of her musical aspirations. The melody weaves a tale of love and explores various interpretations of a fairytale. She shared with ''Billboard'' Radio China that "Life isn't exactly a fairytale", adding that "This new EP depicts my fairytale that I found in the real world."<ref name=":0" />

G.E.M.'s long-time producer Lupo Groinig told ''Billboard'' Radio China, "This release marks our 10-year anniversary working together. The new songs really showcase how far she has come as an artist and songwriter."<ref name=":0" /> The cover artwork of the EP was designed by Canadian illustrator Giselle Ukardi.<ref name=":0" />

== Singles ==
"Tik Tok" tells the story of "infinite love throughout life". The music video for the song was shot in Inner Mongolia, China.<ref name=":0" />


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline = Tracks
| headline = ''My Fairytale'' track listing
| title1 = Tik Tok
| title1 = [[Tik Tok (G.E.M. song)|Tik Tok]]
| length1 = 03:49
| length1 = 3:49
| music1 = [[G.E.M.]], Lupo Groinig
| music1 = [[G.E.M.]], Lupo Groinig
| lyrics1 = G.E.M.
| lyrics1 = G.E.M.
| title2 = Rightfully Wrong
| title2 = Rightfully Wrong
| length2 = 03:58
| length2 = 3:58
| music2 = G.E.M., Lupo Groinig
| music2 = G.E.M., Lupo Groinig
| lyrics2 = G.E.M.
| lyrics2 = G.E.M.
| title3 = My Fairytale
| title3 = My Fairytale
| length3 = 03:03
| length3 = 3:03
| music3 = G.E.M.
| music3 = G.E.M.
| lyrics3 = G.E.M.
| lyrics3 = G.E.M.
| total_length = 10:50 <!-- Automatically generated with User:JPxG/TrackSum.js -->
}}
}}

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits from the liner notes of ''Happily Ever After''.

* [[G.E.M.]] – vocals, background vocals, lyricist, composer
* Lupo Groinig – producer, keyboard, synths, programming
* Sam Vahdat – keyboard, synths, programming
* Richard Furch – mixing
* Reuben Cohen – mastering
* Tan Chang – executive producer, A&R, art direction
* Giselle Ukardi – graphic designer

==Release history==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release dates and formats for '''''My Fairytale'''''
! scope="col" |Region
! scope="col" |Date
! scope="col" |Format
! scope="col" |Label
|-
! scope="row" |Various
|August 30, 2018
|{{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| scope="row" |{{hlist|Hummingbird Music}}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}

{{G.E.M.}}

[[Category:2018 EPs]]
[[Category:G.E.M. albums]]
[[Category:Mandopop EPs]]

Latest revision as of 03:37, 24 June 2024

My Fairytale
EP by
G.E.M.
ReleasedAugust 30, 2018
Recorded2018
GenrePop
Length10:50
LanguageMandarin
LabelHummingbird
ProducerLupo Groinig
G.E.M. chronology
25 Looks
(2016) 		My Fairytale
(2018) 		Fearless
(2018)
Singles from My Fairytale
  1. "Tik Tok"
    Released: August 10, 2018

My Fairytale (Chinese: 另一個童話) is the third extended play (EP) by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on August 30, 2018, by Hummingbird Music.[1] It serves as the first part of G.E.M.'s "fairytale" trilogy, which led up to the release of the singer's fifth studio album, Happily Ever After (2019).[2] The EP spawned the single "Tik Tok".

Background and release

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My Fairytale was conceived out of G.E.M.'s realization of her musical aspirations. The melody weaves a tale of love and explores various interpretations of a fairytale. She shared with Billboard Radio China that "Life isn't exactly a fairytale", adding that "This new EP depicts my fairytale that I found in the real world."[1]

G.E.M.'s long-time producer Lupo Groinig told Billboard Radio China, "This release marks our 10-year anniversary working together. The new songs really showcase how far she has come as an artist and songwriter."[1] The cover artwork of the EP was designed by Canadian illustrator Giselle Ukardi.[1]

Singles

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"Tik Tok" tells the story of "infinite love throughout life". The music video for the song was shot in Inner Mongolia, China.[1]

Track listing

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My Fairytale track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Tik Tok"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo Groinig3:49
2."Rightfully Wrong"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo Groinig3:58
3."My Fairytale"G.E.M.G.E.M.3:03
Total length:10:50

Credits and personnel

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Credits from the liner notes of Happily Ever After.

  • G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals, lyricist, composer
  • Lupo Groinig – producer, keyboard, synths, programming
  • Sam Vahdat – keyboard, synths, programming
  • Richard Furch – mixing
  • Reuben Cohen – mastering
  • Tan Chang – executive producer, A&R, art direction
  • Giselle Ukardi – graphic designer

Release history

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Release dates and formats for My Fairytale
Region Date Format Label
Various August 30, 2018
  • Hummingbird Music

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Chinese Pop Star G.E.M. Releases Highly Anticipated EP, 'My Fairytale'". Billboard. August 30, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Ku, Daniel (December 7, 2018). "G.E.M.鄧紫棋新歌《岩石裡的花》，在輿論壓力下找到最珍愛的人" [GEM Deng Ziqi's new song "Flowers in the Rock" finds the most cherished person under the pressure of public opinion]. Vogue Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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