Named as part of the third generation of “Gods of Songs” preceded by icons Sam Hui and Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan ushered in a new era of Cantopop in the mid-‘90s. After winning a Hong Kong TVB singing competition in 1995, Chan went on to also find fame in the Mandopop scene, and boasts a vast catalogue of songs released in both languages. Chan’s jaw-dropping list of accolades and huge following can be attributed to his raw authenticity; he stripped away the shiny packaging of mainstream pop to create a soothing, evocative sound, his husky vocals fusing an earnest connection with his audience.