LBI (singer)
LBI | |
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 LBI performing in The Star, Singapore | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Shi Bo Chen 19 November 1994 |
| Origin | China |
| Genres | Mandopop, Pop music, Hip hop music, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, music producer |
| Years active | 2018–present (as a singer) |
| Label | BeiJingGuoRanLeDong Culture Company |
LBI (Chinese: 利比; pinyin: Lìbǐ; born 19 November 1994), born Shi Bo Chen (时柏尘),[1] is a Chinese Mandopop singer-songwriter and music producer. He gained significant recognition for his songs, particularly through platforms like Douyin, after primarily working as a music producer. He is known for blending pop and hip-hop elements.
Career
LBI's career began in music production.
His transition to a performing artist in mainland China saw a significant surge in popularity, largely propelled by his participation in Douyin's "See Music Project" in 2022 with the song "Maybe" (或许).[2]
LBI officially debuted as a recording artist c. 2021 with singles like "Los Angeles" (洛杉矶). His 2022 single "Xiao Cheng Xia Tian" (小城夏天, lit. 'Summer in a Small Town') became one of the best-selling albums in China.[3]
In 2025, he released the EP Jumping Machine (跳楼机), the title track of which he also performed live on the music variety show The Sound of Heavenly Gifts 6 (天赐的声音6).[1] "Jumping Machine" received over 50 million plays on Spotify as of May 2025, earning approximately CN¥ 40 million since its release in November 2024.[4][1] His songs are published under the music label BeiJingGuoRanLeDong Culture Company.
Musical style
LBI's music is predominantly categorized as Mandopop, incorporating elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. His songs are often described as being tailored to a mass audience. He frequently employs storytelling in his lyrics.[1]
Discography
EPs
- Jumping Machine (跳楼机) (2025)[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 财经头条. "现象级单曲《跳楼机》全球播放突破五千万，综艺热度引爆华语音乐算法化争议". cj.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "发掘优质原创作品， "2023抖音看见音乐计划"10月12日开启_歌曲_活动_视频". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "LBI利比 – 小城夏天". Tencent Music (in Chinese). Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ↑ "《乘风2025》三公分组选曲，祝绪丹卸任队长，决赛公演地点曝光_腾讯新闻". news.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "LBI利比" (in Chinese). Apple Inc. Retrieved 2025-05-29.