Rice Field (song)
| "Rice Field" | ||||
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Rock remix cover | ||||
| Single by Jay Chou | ||||
| from the album Capricorn | ||||
| Released | September 22, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | JVR Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jay Chou | |||
| Producer(s) | Jay Chou | |||
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| "Rice Field" on YouTube | ||||
"Rice Field" (Chinese: 稻香; pinyin: Dào xiāng; lit. 'Rice Fragrance') is a song by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou. It premiered in Asia on September 22, 2008, serving as the lead single for the singer's ninth studio album Capricorn (2008). Written and produced by Chou, "Rice Field" was conceived based on the singer's childhood memories. It is a pop number that blends elements of folk music and hip-hop, with lyrics looking back towards a more simple life amidst contemporary hardships.
"Rice Field" received positive reviews from music critics, with NetEase complimenting the song's lyrics and composition. "Rice Field" appeared at number three on the Hit FM's top 100 singles of the year ranking, and won Song of the Year at the Golden Melody Awards and Beijing Pop Music Awards. Its accompanying music video is set in a rural area with ox carts, country lanes, and rice paddies while Chou donned folk attire. A rock remix of the song was released by JVR on July 2, 2024.