Dubbed the 'Hong Kong Jay Chou', Khalil Fong has stood out from other newcomers with his R&B songs - a rare genre on the local music scene.
What's more, this talented musician writes all his tunes himself. Born in Hawaii to a professional drummer dad, Fong's talent is a breath of fresh air in a city where manufactured bands are all the rage.
His debut Soul Boy and sophomore effort This Love received highly positive feedback. But with his third album, Wonderland, it seems as if his inspiration might be running dry.
The first two tracks Love Song and Enough or Not are reminiscent of Chou's earlier works, with the haunting piano background replaced by catchy, silky bass beats.
But just seconds into third track Warm, and you realise there is little variety in either music or singing style. This lack of individuality is evident in several songs, although there are a few distinctive moments: Simple Romance, title track Wonderland and the bonus track, an acoustic version of Love Love Love.
Another weakness is that Fong's vocals are not strong enough to carry flat melodies. This flaw is exposed in the ninth track Forget Beauty. Luckily, closing track Sorry, with its bold horn session, saves the album.