He is involved in songwriting and composition, drawing inspiration from his experiences. Problems playing this file? See media help.įollowing his departure from Exo and return to China, Huang stated that he made a decision to pursue his career in the ailing Chinese music industry, expressing a desire to continue as an artist with the goal of seeing C-Pop receive global recognition. The same year, Huang embarked on his fourth concert tour, Z.Tao 2018 IS GOØD Concert Tour. It was also announced that Huang would be the head producer and MC on the Chinese version of Produce 101. In 2018, Huang joined the dance-oriented variety show, Street Dance of China. He embarked on his first Asia Tour, Z.Tao Promise Concert Tour which kick-start in Beijing on April 30 and also released a single of the same name. In April 2017, Huang was named Promotional Ambassador for the 17th Top Chinese Music Awards, where he also won the "All-Round Artist" award. At the end of 2016, Huang won the Most Influential Male Singer award at the Tencent Star Awards. After one minute of pre-sale opening, the sale profit reached 500k rmb and the album reached number one on the sale charts. The Road was released on August 22 was sold with 8888 pieces limited edition. Another single, "Adore" was released the same month and sold over 30,000 copies, receiving the platinum certification. On May 1, Huang commenced a concert tour Z.Tao The Road Concert for the album in Nanjing and released a music video for the single "Hello, Hello", featuring Wiz Khalifa. The lead single "The Road" was released on April 22. It was recorded partly in Los Angeles in collaboration with Nick Lentz. Huang's first album The Road was announced in March 2016. He was later invited to perform as a headliner for the SoYoung 2016 Live Concert Tour on January 29, which featured young rising musicians in China. On January 12, 2016, Huang won the "Most Influential Male Singer" award at the 2016 Mobile Video Festival (Miopai Awards). ![]() The song topped China's Billboard chart for the week of December 5, 2015. As part of an endorsement deal with the game I'm the Sovereign, Huang composed and released the single "I'm the Sovereign". At the 2015 Migu Music Awards, Huang won the "Best Stage Performance" award and performed the single. On October 15, Huang released the single "Reluctantly", a ballad composed by himself and Andros Rodriguez. Tao) at Is Blue Concert in Shanghai, June 15, 2019 Huang held his first solo concert Z.TAO Mini Concert at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater on August 23, as part of a benefit concert for those affected by the Tianjin explosions. Huang performed the stunts and martial arts sequences for the action scenes in the music video. The music video for "Crown" was presented in the style of a 7-minute short film, directed by Nick Lentz and featuring Jessica Gomes. The album was followed up with a second EP, Z.TAO, which was released for free on August 19 with the title track "Crown". On July 23, 2015, Huang made his solo debut with a digital EP titled TAO, which sold 670,000 digital copies in its first week. 2015–present: Solo career and mainstream popularity Chinese courts ruled that Huang was entitled to use his name and image for solo activities in China, and dismissed the lawsuit. In China, SM Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Huang regarding his solo activities. The exclusive contract between SM Entertainment and Huang is still valid. However, the Supreme Court dismissed Huang's appeal on March 15, 2018. Huang claimed the 10-year contract had unjust terms and said he lacks freedom due to the long contract period. On August 24, he filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his contract. In June 2015, Huang set up a Chinese agency, 黄子韬Z.TAO Studio. He left the show early due to a foot injury on a coral reef during filming and other scheduled commitments. He featured in two songs from Zhou Mi's album Rewind, which he penned the rap lyrics to and appeared as a cast member of the Solomon Islands edition of the SBS reality television program Laws of the Jungle in 2014. In late 2013, Huang took part in filming for MBC's celebrity diving program Splash!, but withdrew due to injuries, and the show was cancelled due to injuries to multiple other contestants. On December 27, 2011, Huang was formally introduced as the third member of Exo (with the stage name Tao). Huang Zitao (Z.TAO) at the Fashion Kode 2014
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