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Funk beats and family chaos propel pop star's new hit

Updated: 2026-06-16 08:40 ( chinadaily.com.cn )
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Pop superstar Jay Chou has released his latest music video, My Daughter, Your Highness, from his new album Children of the Sun.

The track, written as a love letter to his youngest daughter Jacinda, turns everyday father-daughter life into a burst of groovy funk beats, quirky lyrics, and delightfully unpredictable energy.

Jay Chou has released his latest music video, My Daughter, Your Highness, from his new album Children of the Sun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the video, Jacinda's moods — sweet one moment, dramatic the next, and suddenly hilariously over-the-top — become the heartbeat of the song. Her baby talk, adorable voice clips, and spontaneous outbursts are woven into the rhythm like musical confetti, bouncing off Chou's laid-back charm and sharp sense of humor. The result is part-song, part-sitcom, and entirely delightful.

Visually, Chou leans into a retro fantasy, dancing through the spirit of 1960s "go-go" and "twist" styles with effortless flair. There's even a standout moment where he balances a foot on a piano while playing — cool enough to freeze time — prompting his friend Ken to hilariously copy him off to the side.

Jay Chou has released his latest music video, My Daughter, Your Highness, from his new album Children of the Sun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Beyond its playful surface, the MV quietly celebrates modern fatherhood: busy, responsible, but still joyful and unafraid to look silly. It suggests that growing older doesn't mean losing a sense of fun, and that sometimes the best soundtrack to family life is a funky beat paired with a little beautiful chaos.

Released in March, Chou's 16th studio album, Children of the Sun, features 13 tracks and quickly climbed to the top of digital album sales charts across major music platforms on the Chinese mainland.

Jay Chou has released his latest music video, My Daughter, Your Highness, from his new album Children of the Sun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
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