Hoang Thuy Linh and Hoa Minzy both had breakthroughs in their careers when they brought folk cultural materials into modern music - Photo: FBVN
When asked about often being put in a "confrontational" position with Hoa Minzy, Phuong My Chi or "being usurped", Hoang Thuy Linh told Tuoi Tre :
"I just want to say more broadly than that. More broadly than the names mentioned. Vietnamese culture belongs to everyone, the Vietnamese people. I also have a small contribution in the field of our country's culture, there are many other fields.
And simply in our profession, I also inherited it. When I was able to create the first works related to Vietnamese folk culture, I was honored to be mentioned by my predecessors who did it before me."
Hoang Thuy Linh does not consider herself a pioneer.
The three names Hoang Thuy Linh, Hoa Minzy and Phuong My Chi are at the forefront of Vietnamese youth music by cleverly integrating folk culture into modern music.
Hoang Thuy Linh always admits that she is "not a pioneer" but only follows in the footsteps of many seniors in Vietnamese music. But in terms of youth music, she is still a pioneer in making folk music popular in mainstream music, especially with young audiences, and is also a pioneer in spreading her music to Asian countries.
MV Bo xi bo - Hoang Thuy Linh
Hoa Minzy and Phuong My Chi also did not "follow in the footsteps" of Hoang Thuy Linh, but both cherished pursuing this style for many years, until the product was mature and good enough to be released to the audience.
Hoang Thuy Linh's journey with this musical style has lasted more than nine years, from the song and MV Banh Troi Nuoc (2016) which was not really bold until two studio albums and a series of hits.
Her mark exploded with Let Mi tell you (2019), the lyrics were a mix inspired by the short story Vo Chong A Phu combined with vibrant pop melodies with traditional instruments such as flute, monochord...
Although the main character is Miss Mi in literature, the song is very youthful and trendy when talking about the spirit of freedom, liberality, and strength. To this day, this is still one of Hoang Thuy Linh's biggest hits.
Hoang Thuy Linh's later successful songs share the characteristics of playful yet profound lyrics, cheerful melodies that blend many genres of music, accompanied by eye-catching MVs, sophisticated aesthetics and costumes. The songs are both loved by young people and highly appreciated professionally.
Hoang Thuy Linh is still a pioneer in bringing this style into young music successfully and spreading it to Asia - Photo: FBVN
That is See tinh (2022) spread to many Asian countries, especially China and Korea, thanks to its catchy melody and unique choreography. Gieo que exploits the culture of casting fortunes at the beginning of the year, with vibrant EDM melodies. Bo xi bo has many interesting wordplays, new expressions about breakups in love.
Hoang Thuy Linh's music always has innovative ideas, elaborate forms of expression and clear artistic vision, even though she is considered to focus too much on image and is a bit weak in vocals.
Hoa Minzy and Phuong My Chi have their own paths.
In fact, the issue of usurpation seems unnecessary, because Hoa Minzy and Phuong My Chi both have their own paths, creating a different mark compared to Hoang Thuy Linh.
Hoa Minzy stands out with her always fresh image, close to the audience and emphasizing her love for her hometown Bac Ninh . The song Thi Mau (2023) is inspired by the famous character Thi Mau in the play Quan Am Thi Kinh, combining electronic music and folk songs.
Hoa Minzy brings Bac Ninh culture into music - Photo: FBVN
Coming to Bac Bling (2025), she created a "fever" with 40 million views after 10 days, and is still ranked number 1 in popular music in Vietnam.
The MV, which cost billions of dong, is a picture honoring colorful culture with Dong Ho paintings, tug of war festivals, Lim festivals, pottery villages, images of Dau pagoda, Ba Chua Kho temple, Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk song theater... or the custom of betel chewing and black teeth.
Hoa Minzy's strengths are her enthusiasm, sociability, and community engagement, but she still lacks a complete album to affirm her long-term vision with this musical direction like Hoang Thuy Linh.
If Hoa Minzy has a strong Northern style, Phuong My Chi brings a Western style to young Vietnamese music - Photo: FBVN
Phuong My Chi is a potential representative of Gen Z in Vietnamese music, pursuing a modern-traditional folk style in her own way: sweet voice, creative thinking and youthful, fresh performance style on stage.
The album Vũ cổ bay (2023) includes 10 songs inspired by literature and folklore combining chèo, chầu văn and electronic music. The main song Vũ cổ có anh is a fusion of dance pop and disco, Pentatonic, and ca trù.
Hoang Thuy Linh is a breakthrough with her influence spreading to Asia, Hoa Minzy is close and full of her homeland, and Phuong My Chi represents the younger generation. Putting them in a confrontation, especially the question "Will Hoa Minzy "dethrone" Hoang Thuy Linh?" does not seem to reflect the spirit of the current music market.
Instead, the Vietnamese music scene is diverse and has room for many people to shine instead of usurpation.
When asked what message she wanted to send to Hoa Minzy and Phuong My Chi, Hoang Thuy Linh told Tuoi Tre : "We still know each other, we still text and chat with each other. There are stories in the media, there are third and fourth parties that turn into other stories, but we all know each other. I also invite you to the premiere of the film Vietnamese Concert Film: We are our Vietnamese people ."
Source: https://archive.vietnam.vn/hoa-minzy-co-soan-ngoi-hoang-thuy-linh/
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