Tong's proficiency in English and Mandarin did give him an advantage, and helped him gain entry to both Asian and Western markets. As is the case for many Singaporeans, stepping off the conventional path did not come easy for Tong. Here's an introduction to the producer and songwriter Tat Tong, who is the first Singaporean to enter the top 10 of the Billboard 100 and has produced for K-Pop band SHINee and Taiwanese superstar Show Luo. Saying that Tong has come a long way is an understatement – that’s only a glimpse of what he has done in his career.ĭespite his impressive credentials, the 36-year-old's professional music career took off only in 2011 after his graduation from Cornell University in New York and six-year government bond with the navy, where he realised music was what he wanted to do more than anything else. It's been some time, but you may remember the song ‘Happy Little Pill’ by Australian singer Troye Sivan, which topped both iTunes and Billboard charts back in 2014. But do you know that it was co-written and co-produced by a Singaporean?
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