Singer-songwriter Wang Lee-hom's new album The 18 Martial Arts was inspired by Taiwanese director Ang Lee and action star Jackie Chan.
With most of the music and some of the lyrics written by Wang himself, this is a mix of pop and traditional Chinese instruments, and the fusion is a perfect one.
One of Wang's goals is to spread Chinese culture through music.
The album opens with Dragon Dance, which features Chinese drums and lion dance music. 'Welcome to Wang's nation,' the song says and despite being only two minutes long, it successfully sets the tone.
The title track continues the theme with its lyrical rhymes and quick beats that make you want to dance. But at times it's too fast to understand the lyrics.
Also on the CD is Ni Bu Zhi Dao De Shi, the theme song from the movie Love in Disguise. The lingering piano draws the listener in; it is a track destined for the replay button.