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| Submission declined on 14 December 2023 by Liance (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Liance 5 months ago. | |
| Submission declined on 4 December 2023 by KylieTastic (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by KylieTastic 5 months ago. | |
Comment: The Teen Vogue piece is the only one that possibly counts towards notability, the others being a glorified blog and two interviews.Insufficiently referenced, esp. for an article on a living person. DoubleGrazing (talk) 12:47, 18 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: It's not apparent how this subject meets WP:NMUSICIAN. ~Liancetalk 15:38, 14 December 2023 (UTC)
Mad Tsai | |||||||||||
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| Born | Jonathan Andrew Tsai July 13, 2002 | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2020–present | ||||||||||
| Notable work | homecoming! (2022) | ||||||||||
YouTube information | |||||||||||
| Subscribers | 407k (December 14, 2023) | ||||||||||
| Total views | 38.4 million (December 14, 2023) | ||||||||||
TikTok information | |||||||||||
| Followers | 3.3 million (December 14, 2023) | ||||||||||
| Likes | 76.1 million (December 14, 2023) | ||||||||||
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Mad Tsai born (Jonathan Tsai), is a singer and songwriter from Orange County, California (born on July 13, 2002).[1]
Career[edit]
Mad Tsai begin his music career by posting original compositions on TikTok. His debut single, "boy bi" (2020)[2], not only gained millions of views on YouTube, but also served as a platform for Tsai to openly express his bisexuality to his mother, in a TikTok video resonating with over 1.1 million viewers.
Mad Tsai breakthrough moment arrived with the release of his single "Stacy’s Brother"[3] in 2022, a clever reinterpretation of the Fountains of Wayne hit. The song, accompanied by a captivating music video, swiftly went viral, establishing Tsai as a distinctive figure in the contemporary pop music landscape.
Personal life[edit]
In an interview with UCLA's radio[4] hosts Mickey and Sabine, being an openly queer Asian artist, sheds light on the importance of creating music that resonates with the LGBTQ+ community, offering a voice for those facing similar struggles.[5]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | EP |
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| Boy Bi (Acoustic) | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| Boy Bi | homecoming! | |
| that friend | 2021 | |
| heartbreak honeymoon | ||
| killer queen | ||
| stacy's brother | 2022 | teenage nightmare![6] |
| in my head | 2023 | |
| mad's world | ||
| boys beware |
EPs[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| homecoming! |
Track Listing
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| teenage nightmare! |
Track Listing Singles stacy's brother in my head mad's world boys beware |
Awards[edit]
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| YouTube Creator Awards | 2021 | Youtube 100k subscribers | music videos | Won | [7] |
References[edit]
- ^ steele, Anne. "Who Needs a Record Label? VC-Like Investments Power New Music Artists". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Mad Tsai Spills on Love Life and Bisexuality with debut single". out.com (Interview). Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (2022-12-28). "8 Questions for 'Stacy's Brother' Musician Mad Tsai". Metro Weekly (Interview). Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "Interview with Mad Tsai". UCLA Radio (Interview). UCLA Radio. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ Kim, Regina (2023-05-23). "10 Rising AAPI Artists You Need to Know". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "With His Queer Pop Anthems, Mad Tsai Rewrites American Coming-of-Age". Teen Vogue. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "mad tsai Youtuber overview". YouTubers.me. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
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