Small Town Big Incident - Jacky Cheung

The 2004 Hong Kong hit made popular by Miriam Yeung first, but this live version from Jacky Cheung just demonstrates how superior his outstanding singing skills is.

Thunder & Lightning - Ivana Wong

First glimpse of this song was featured as a hidden track in Ivana's debut album, and it didn't disappoint when the full version was presented in the second album. You would never have thought that Ivana's soft voice could pull off a song with this title, but she did, and in a impressive way too.

Why Would He Leave You - Sandy Lam

From the Cantonese comeback album from Sandy, this song is a prime example of the type of songs that Sandy does best.

Wouldn't Dream of Changing You - Sandy Lam

Sandy's crisp voice comes through in this powerful ballad. A shame that the ending of the song is a bit abrupt - otherwise it would have been a perfect song.

That's What It Is - Ivana Wong

Every single song from Ivana's debut album had the potential to be a major hit. This one stood out from the rest, as the style is a bit more unusual and less mainstream.

Safeguarding Hands - Ivana Wong

Debatable whether the solo version or the duet with Hins Cheung is better, but either way the song was good enough to be one of my top 10s.

Poplar in Kashgar - Dao Lang

Dao Lang is one of the best-selling artists in China, and his music has a strong influence from the Xinjiang / NW China area.

Long-Lasting Love - Leon Lai

The song that marks a change in Leon's music style, and it's a success too.

Proud - Heather Small

The main theme song for London's 2012 Olympic bid. The video for the bid is rather inspiring.

Hung Up - Madonna

This is only the second time in history where an Abba song has been sampled. Not quite sure why Madonna has chosen "Gimme Gimme Gimme" to sample, but hey, it worked.

United States

Ivana Wong - Ivana Wong

The debut album from one of the most exciting new talents emerged from the Hong Kong music scene in the last 20 years. Ivana's talent in songwriting, coupled with her unique refreshing singing voice, made this one of the best albums this millenium so far.