Hong Kong-based U.S. singer-songwriter and producer Khalil Fong will give his “TIO” concert at Bao’an Sports Center on Nov. 3.

The evolution of Fong’s unique style has been the result of diverse musical and cultural influences. He was introduced to soul, funk, and jazz music at a young age by his father, a professional drummer. He began to play the guitar at the age of 15, and later learned the piano and drums.

Among his biggest musical influences are artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, D’Angelo, Jimi Hendrix, Questlove and Musiq Soulchild. Although Fong was born in Hawaii, he lived in Shanghai and Guangzhou during his childhood, and was therefore also shaped by Chinese culture.

After moving to Hong Kong, he started to experiment in songwriting and began to record demos at home, landing a contract with Warner Music in 2005. He aims to mix soul, R&B and hip-hop into Chinese music.

In addition to his own works, Fong is involved with songwriting and producing tracks for well-known artists such as A-mei, Eason Chan, Jane Zhang, Fiona Sit, Andy Lau, Joey Yung, Ivana Wong, Kay Tse, Jacky Cheung and Shila Amzah. He is one of the few artists in China to focus on hook- and rhythm-based songwriting, as opposed to the traditional Chinese melodic formula.

Following a departure from Warner Music Group in 2013 and a one-year stint with Gold Typhoon, Fong has recently established an independent label called Fu Music. The label is an audiovisual arts company with the culmination of over a decade of his and his team’s experience in the music industry, with the goal of bringing a multicultural experience to the Asian music scene through the fusion of Chinese and Western musical influences, as well as to nurture and develop like-minded artists while striving for international production values.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 3

Tickets: 380-1,280 yuan

Venue: Bao’an Sports Center, 2112 Xinhu Road, Bao’an District (宝安区新湖路2112号宝安体育中心)

Metro: Line 1 to Bao’an Stadium Station (宝体站), Exit A

(SD News)