The word "Grl" looks like it could do with a vowel. But, it's actually the name of a Chinese rock star and means "the light of wisdom" in Mongolian. Grl is from the grasslands of Inner Mongolia and aims to ignite the Asian music with her talent for song and dance.
Grl took two years out before declaring her return to the pop world this week with the release of her second album "Finding". The launch was a chance for her to air the songs in public for the first time.
The latest album is produced by a team of Asian rock stars including big Taiwan pop name Wu Bai. It's designed to transform Grl into Asia's Queen of Rock.
Grl's first album "New Century" produced by mainland rocker Zang Tianshuo gave her a countrywide profile two years ago. This time she's had to opt for another creative overseer.
"Actually, Zang Tianshuo is an artist who is extremely serious about music. He turned down my offer to produce the album because he cannot afford the time," said Grl.
Zang Tianshuo's decision won't prevent Grl from realizing her dream. She wrote all the songs on the latest album and produced three songs with the help of her band. It took Grl two years to produce this album. You judge whether it was worth the wait.
(CCTV.com August 12, 2003)
