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Eric Ng (born 27 December 1975) is a Singaporean Mandarin pop music songwriter, music producer and music arranger, and session/touring guitarist. He is also the founder of Funkie Monkies Productions and The Songwriter Music College.

Early life

Eric was born and raised in Singapore. At the age of 17, he started learning guitar, bass, drums and piano on his own, and started playing in bands because of his love for the band Guns ‘n’ Roses. Eric's passion and love for music has helped him gain confidence from early teens.

Career

Songwriter and producer

Eric's first song “Yi Ge Ren Sheng Huo 一個人生活” (by Diana Yang) was published in 1998. Within the next year, he began to publish numerous songs with Ronald Cheng, Leo Ku, Jordan Chan, Daniel Chan, Angelica Lee, Valen Hsu, Cass Phang, etc. While continue writing hit songs for top selling singers like Karen Mok, Rene Liu, and Wakin Chau, Eric also started to take on more challenges in arrangement and production.

In 2001, Eric wrote “First Class Entertainment A級娛樂” for A-mei, and “Paper Aeroplane 紙飛機” for Sandy Lam; both were incredibly successful hits, followed with “Ta Zhi De他值得” (by Victor Wong), and “Zui Hao De Shi 最好的事” (by Sandy Lam). In 2003, Eric wrote three hits for Fish Leong “For your own good 為我好”, “The Intruder 第三者”, and “I am not Afraid 我不害怕” that received great popularity. With the remarkable success of the song “Deep 無底洞” written for Tanya Chua 蔡健雅, Eric has elevated to a new career high, and was awarded with 2003 Pepsi Music Chart Best Composer. He also wrote several songs for Stefanie Sun including “Can’t be with you 不能和你一起” and “Wei Zhi De Jing Cai 未知的精采”, the theme song for FAW Group's Vizi.

In 2005, he wrote “Yi Zhuan Yi Wa 一磚一瓦”, the theme song for Hands United Program by Cathay Pacific Air and Habitat for Humanity to fundraise for the Indian Ocean tsunami victims. Eric's ability to write songs that reach and stay in the charts were repeatedly demonstrated by songs like “Invisible 隱形人” (by Stefanie Sun), and “Amphibian 雙棲動物” (by Tanya Chua), “Hostage 人質” (by Amei), etc.

Eric has become a chart-topping staple within the Asian pop scene, establishing himself as a highly acclaimed songwriter, producer and music arranger. Recognized as the launchpad for multiple hits for artists such as A-Mei, Sandy Lam, Tanya Chua, Jaycee Chan and Ming Bridges. His other work includes jingles for Samsung, Super and other brands, and performing regularly as a session guitarist for artists such as Sandy Lam and Wakin Chau, staging shows all over the world from Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia to London, America, Canada and China.

Never resting on his laurels, Eric moved into movies and musicals locally and internationally. His role as music director for Singapore hit movie <881>, composing for musicals such as Nanyang, Lao Jiu the Musical, Liao Zhai Rocks, (Singapore/Shanghai) and writing theme songs for “Voice of China - Turn you around” (China), and “Shockwave” starring Andy Lau (Hong Kong) etc. helped to elevate the value of music in these productions. The Original Soundtrack of <881> topped sales charts creating waves as the top selling movie soundtrack in Singapore history.

Music entrepreneur

Being the music entrepreneur, Eric founded Funkie Monkies Productions together with lyricist Xiaohan, with the vision of discovering and grooming the next generation of hit makers. As its success grew, Eric expanded Funkie Monkies to include a music publishing department, and a pop music school that also includes a production house and artist management. Starting in 2007, Funkie Monkies has been housing producers and songwriters penning hits for Stefanie Sun, Nicky Lee, Aaron Yan, etc. More than 95% of their exclusive writers were signed after attending the songwriting courses.

Currently, Funkie Monkies songwriters have had their works published by A-list Mandarin artists such as A-mei, Stefanie Sun, Jolin Tsai, Show Lo and the label has successfully launched the careers of Wu Jiahui, Serene Koong, Ming Bridges and Kenny Khoo. It is also one of the Top 6 highest grossing music publishers recognized by Warner Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited Taiwan Branch. Branching into formal education to train industry ready music makers, Eric further established The Songwriter Music College together with mm2 Asia for the next wave of singer songwriters and songwriter producers. The Songwriter Music College differs from Funkie Monkies in that it provides programs that offer official music diplomas.

Eric is also very involved in teaching songwriting at The Songwriter Music College and Funkie Monkies Pop Music School in hopes of helping aspiring musicians take a step closer to their dreams.

Other appearances

Eric frequently appears on singing and songwriting competition shows as a judge, consults with brands such as Guinness on enhancing its brand image through music, and participates in global songwriting camps.

Eric made an appearance as an audience member at Paya Lebar Quarter to support his daughter Lyla, who was a contestant in the 2023's singing competition Battle of the Buskers.

Selected discography

Film and musical

Filmography

Judging appearances

Awards and nominations

References

1. "Music man". AsiaOne. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
2. ^ 華納原創專區-華語樂壇金曲主打推手 - 黃韻仁 @ WCM TWN Official Blog :: Pixnet ::
3. 齐天音乐 Funkie Monkies Music
4. Warner Chappell Music Asia Pacific - Funkie Monkies
5. The Songwriter Music College
6. 洪亿隽, 文 (18 August 2023). "10岁黄姿宁争当《游走的歌王》 爸爸黄韵仁率全家出动助阵！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 18 August 2023.

• https://www.facebook.com/hyrericng
• https://www.kkbox.com/tw/tc/playlist/PaeyMfwpVCjbl3brrw
• https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Warner%20Chappell%20Music%20Asia%20Pacific%20funkie%20monkies&epa=SEARCH_BOX
• http://m.dooland.com/index.php?s=/article/id/810188.html
• http://culture.zjol.com.cn/05culture/system/2007/04/06/008313100.shtml Archived 2019-07-28 at the Wayback Machine

• 1975 births
• Living people
• Singaporean musicians
• Singaporean songwriters