LBI (singer)

LBI
LBI performing in The Star, Singapore
LBI performing in The Star, Singapore
Background information
Born
Shi Bo Chen

(1994-11-19) 19 November 1994 (age 31)
OriginChina
GenresMandopop, Pop music, Hip hop music, R&B
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, music producer
Years active2018–present (as a singer)
LabelBeiJingGuoRanLeDong Culture Company

LBI (Chinese: 利比; pinyin: Lìbǐ; born 19 November 1994), born Shi Bo Chen (时柏尘), is a Chinese Mandopop singer-songwriter and music producer. He gained significant recognition for his songs, particularly through platforms like Douyin, after primarily working as a music producer. He is known for blending pop and hip-hop elements.

Career

LBI's career began in music production.

His transition to a performing artist in mainland China saw a significant surge in popularity, largely propelled by his participation in Douyin's "See Music Project" in 2022 with the song "Maybe" (或许).

LBI officially debuted as a recording artist c. 2021 with singles like "Los Angeles" (洛杉矶). His 2022 single "Xiao Cheng Xia Tian" (小城夏天, lit. 'Summer in a Small Town') became one of the best-selling albums in China.

In 2025, he released the EP Jumping Machine (跳楼机), the title track of which he also performed live on the music variety show The Sound of Heavenly Gifts 6 (天赐的声音6). "Jumping Machine" received over 50 million plays on Spotify as of May 2025, earning approximately CN¥ 40 million since its release in November 2024. His songs are published under the music label BeiJingGuoRanLeDong Culture Company.

Musical style

LBI's music is predominantly categorized as Mandopop, incorporating elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. His songs are often described as being tailored to a mass audience. He frequently employs storytelling in his lyrics.

Discography

EPs

  • Jumping Machine (跳楼机) (2025)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 财经头条. "现象级单曲《跳楼机》全球播放突破五千万,综艺热度引爆华语音乐算法化争议". cj.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  2. ↑ "发掘优质原创作品, "2023抖音看见音乐计划"10月12日开启_歌曲_活动_视频". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  3. ↑ "LBI利比 – 小城夏天". Tencent Music (in Chinese). Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ "《乘风2025》三公分组选曲,祝绪丹卸任队长,决赛公演地点曝光_腾讯新闻". news.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  5. ↑ "LBI利比" (in Chinese). Apple Inc. Retrieved 2025-05-29.