Team Wang is a record label founded by rapper and singer Jackson Wang. The label was established in 2017 and conducts business in music, production, and artist management.[1][2] In 2020, Team Wang Design was launched, where Jackson Wang serves as the creative director and designer.[3][4]

Team Wang
Founded2017
FounderJackson Wang
Genre
Country of originChina

Label history

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Team Wang is an international record label, originating from China.[2] Jackson Wang founded Team Wang in 2017, and subsequently, the label's first release was Wang's hit single, "Papillon".[5] Released on 26 August 2017, the all-English track was Wang's first solo single.[6]

On 25 October 2019, Team Wang released Wang's first full-length English album, Mirrors. The album reached #1 on Billboard's independent music chart.[6] Mirrors reached #32 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut album from a Chinese artist.[7] The album featured American rapper GoldLink and Indonesian rapper Rich Brian.[8][9]

Other Team Wang releases include Wang's singles "100 Ways" and "Pretty Please", a collaboration with Swedish dance music duo Galantis.[10] In December 2020, the label released Wang's Chinese single, "Should've Let Go", with JJ Lin. On 17 April 2023, Wang released the single "Slow", in collaboration with American singer Ciara.[11]

Team Wang Design

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In July 2020, Jackson Wang launched a fashion collection with an eight piece monochromatic line called "Cookies – The Original".[12] Other collaborations, which are also referred to as "Sparkles",[13] include an exclusive release with StockX[14] and a Claude Monet-inspired capsule in conjunction with Bund One Art Museum of Shanghai.[14] Dubbed as "Team Wang x Monet Sparkles", it paid homage to Paris and celebrated the first time Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise painting was shown in Shanghai.[15][16] At the end of 2020, Team Wang announced the release of The Cart.[17]

On 17 January 2021, Jackson Wang announced the launch of Team Wang's second collection "Cookies – The Velvet".[18]

Collaborations

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Team Wang has partnered with many brands, including:

  • Fendi
  • Ray-Ban
  • Super X
  • Monet
  • Cartier
  • Beats By Dr.Dre
  • L'Oreal Men
  • Braun
  • Vivo
  • Dr.Jart+
  • Pepsi
  • Armani Beauty

Key people

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  • Jackson Wang (CEO, founder & designer, creative director)
  • Henry Cheung (Chairman, co-founder of Team Wang Design)

Artists

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Recording artists

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References

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  1. ^ Mendez, Michele. "Jackson Wang Is Getting Personal With His Solo Music In A Big Way". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  2. ^ a b "Jackson Wang Talks Solo Career, Working in GOT7 & Musical Goals". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  3. ^ Okwodu, Janelle. "Team Wang is the Pop-Fueled Fashion Line to Know Now". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  4. ^ Anyanwu, Obi (2020-07-07). "Jackson Wang Launches 'Team Wang' Apparel Line". WWD. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  5. ^ Andrea Sim (2020-12-02). "The Ambition Of Jackson Wang And His History-Making Solo Career". ELLE SINGAPORE. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  6. ^ a b Altatis, Conan (2019-11-05). "Jackson Wang's 'Mirrors' is highest Billboard 200 chart debut for any Chinese artist's debut album". CONAN Daily. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  7. ^ "Jackson Wang Finds His Voice & Makes Chart History, Embracing Himself With Debut Album 'Mirrors'". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  8. ^ MIRRORS by Jackson Wang, retrieved 2021-01-26
  9. ^ Dodson, P. Claire. "Jackson Wang Is Working Double Time for His Vision". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  10. ^ "How Jackson Wang and Galantis made a song without meeting in person". British GQ. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  11. ^ Ziwei, Puah (2023-04-17). "Watch Jackson Wang and Ciara perform XG's 'Left Right' at Coachella". NME. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  12. ^ "Team Wang's Debut Collection Shifts Into Monochromatic Gear". HYPEBEAST. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  13. ^ "Jackson Wang on His Most Historic Collab Yet". PAPER. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  14. ^ a b Ferere, Cassell. "How K-Pop Star Jackson Wang Is Breaking Into Streetwear Fashion". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  15. ^ "K-Pop star Jackson Wang launches a collaboration with a French painter from the past". Vogue Paris. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  16. ^ "TEAM WANG x MONET Celebrates Paris and the First Appearance of "Impression, Sunrise" in Shanghai". HYPEBEAST. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  17. ^ "Cheers to K-Pop Star Jackson Wang's Latest Merch Drop - Team Wang Sparkles The Cart". www.lofficielusa.com. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  18. ^ Khan, Aamina. "Jackson Wang Launches New Team Wang "Cookies" Collection". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
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