Amee
Who was Amee?
Vietnamese singer and actress (born 2000)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Amee (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Biography
Trần Huyền My, known as Amee, was born on March 23, 2000, in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is a Vietnamese singer and actress who became well-known in the late 2010s as part of a new wave of Vietnamese pop artists blending modern global sounds with traditional Vietnamese music. She is signed to St.319 Entertainment as their first solo female artist, which helped shape her early career.
Amee started her music career in 2018 and gained public attention in 2019 with her debut song 'Anh Nhà Ở Đâu Thế' ('Boy, Where Do You Live?'). The song quickly became popular on Vietnamese social media and streaming platforms, making her a fresh voice in Vietnamese pop. Her unique vocal tone and connection with younger audiences through digital platforms were key to her quick rise in popularity.
In 2019, Amee received several national awards, including 'Best Video of the Year' at the Metub WebTV Asia Awards, 'Best Song' at the Green Wave Awards, and 'Best New Artist' at the Zing Music Awards. Her music video was among the 'Top 10 Music Videos in Vietnam' on YouTube Rewind 2019, showing strong viewer engagement. These early achievements established her as one of Vietnam's promising new musical talents.
In December 2020, Amee released her debut studio album, Dreamee, along with an acoustic live show. The project aimed to provide a calming and introspective experience for fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Amee hoping to 'heal' listeners through soothing music. That year, she won the 'New Revelation of the Year' award at the Dedication Music Award. Also in 2020, she received the 'Best New Asian Artist in Vietnam' at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), becoming the youngest Vietnamese artist to achieve that honor at the MAMA Awards.
Amee is also known for popular tracks like 'Đen Đá Không Đường' ('Black Iced Coffee'), 'Sao Anh Chưa Về Nhà?' ('Why Don't You Come Home?'), and 'Mama Boy.' Her artistic style consistently aims to blend Vietnamese cultural elements with modern international pop trends, positioning her music in a global context while maintaining a distinctly Vietnamese feel.
Before Fame
Amee was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2000. She grew up during a time of rapid growth in digital technology and the rise of social media as a big cultural influence in the country. During her formative years, Vietnam's pop music industry was changing a lot, with young artists using platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and later TikTok to reach audiences directly, instead of just relying on traditional media.
She started her professional music career in 2018 by joining St.319 Entertainment, where she spent some time developing her artistic style before making her public debut in 2019. Her rise to fame was largely due to her smart use of digital platforms, which allowed her to build a fanbase naturally among Vietnamese youth before her music was officially recognized by the industry.
Key Achievements
- Won 'Best New Asian Artist in Vietnam' at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), becoming the youngest Vietnamese artist to receive the honor
- Released debut album Dreamee in December 2020, accompanied by a live acoustic show
- Won 'Best New Artist' at the Zing Music Awards 2019
- Ranked in YouTube Rewind Vietnam's Top 10 Music Videos of 2019
- Became the first solo female artist from St.319 Entertainment
Did You Know?
- 01.Amee became the first solo female artist signed to St.319 Entertainment, a label better known for male acts prior to her signing.
- 02.Her debut single 'Anh Nhà Ở Đâu Thế' was released in 2019 and became a viral hit on Vietnamese social media within weeks of its release.
- 03.She is the youngest Vietnamese artist to have won the Best New Asian Artist award at the MAMA Awards, achieving this recognition at age 20.
- 04.Her debut album Dreamee was released in December 2020 and was specifically designed with a 'healing' theme to offer comfort to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 05.Her song 'Đen Đá Không Đường' translates to 'Black Iced Coffee,' a reference to a popular Vietnamese coffee drink, reflecting her habit of grounding her music in relatable everyday Vietnamese culture.
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards | — | — |