Motown`s First Asian-American Male Singer!
updated 05/30/2000
It's amazing enough that Terry Lin is a 6'2" Asian R&B singer. Add to that
the fact that he has made history by becoming the first Asian man to record
an album for legendary Motown Records and you've got a genuine phenomenon.
The New Jersey native's latest release is entitled "Feels Like the First
Time" and is a satisfying collection of songs that draw from a number of
different styles. But whether you're chillin` to the pop ballads "Angel" and
"Crazy Love", grooving to the smooth R&B/ jazz of "Thief in the Night" and
the title cut, or moving to the slamming dance tracks "Living For Your
Loving" and the Frankie Knuckles penned "Hush", you'll be treated to tunes
crafted with a with a smooth sophisticated edge.
While many people are just starting to hear about Terry he is no overnight sensation. His first album was released in 1991 on an independent label. While he lacked major label support he nonetheless caught the attention of a number of industry figures who recognized his talent and who were eager to work with him. Those figures include Motown's Timmy Regisford who signed Terry and Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house music, who contributed to the current album and who remixed Lin's first ever single, "Telephone Lover." Contributions were also made by Martyn Ware, a former member of the 80's synthpop group Heaven Seventeen and a former producer for Tina Turner.
Now Terry is everywhere. He has already recorded a segment for CNN and done numerous newspaper and magazine interviews. He has been performing for audiences in the U.S. including his show for "A" Magazine in Philadelphia, his unforgettable appearance with Crystal Waters at New York's Palladium nightclub, and his recent appearance at New York's 1997 Asian Heritage Festival. He has even done shows in Asia and Europe. And somewhere along the way he even managed to get his law degree!
Keep your eyes open for Terry. Plans are being made right now for more interviews and appearances. Be sure to check on his webpage at
The Official Terry Lin Homepage
frequently to find out when he will appear in your area. Now if we could just get him to sit down long enough, he might just start the next album.
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