Fantasy (范特西) - Jay Chou

Released in September 2001, Jay Chou's second studio album revolutionised modern Mandopop by fusing classical piano counterpoint, American hip-hop, R&B and traditional Chinese instrumentation. Partnering with lyricist Vincent Fang, Chou created vivid sonic tapestries on tracks like Love Before the Century, Ninja and Simple Love. His syncopated cadence and cinematic string arrangements shattered conventional pop ballad formulas across East and Southeast Asia.