Awaking (duo)
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Jay Shih, Wesley Chia |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Taiwan |
| Products | Mandarin pop music |
Awaking was a Taiwanese duo specializing in Mandarin pop, consisting of members Jay Shih and Wesley Chia. Their debut came in 2004 with a self-titled album released through Avex Taiwan, which included the track "Dream." This song achieved moderate popularity within Taiwan and was subsequently covered by Vivian Hsu.
By 2006, Awaking earned a nomination for the Golden Melody Award for Best Vocal Collaboration at the 17th Golden Melody Awards for their album Happiness Download. In 2007, their music releases shifted to Gold Typhoon, marking a deliberate change in their record label affiliation.
Studio albums
| Album | Release Information | Songs |
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| Awaking 元衛覺醒 |
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| Happiness Download 幸福下載 |
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| No Money! Still Be Happy! 下流社會 |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Entry | Outcome |
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| 2005 | 12th Chinese Music Awards | Top Ten Hits | "Summer Wind" | Template:Won |
| 2006 | 17th Golden Melody Awards | Best Vocal Collaboration | Happiness Download | Template:Nom |