Antitalent

Antitalent (Chinese: 沒有才能; pinyin: Méiyǒu Cáinéng) is a Taiwanese co-ed musical group formed by three high school classmates from Hualien City, Taiwan. The trio consists of Pei Tuo and Shuo Mei as rappers, and Huang Ruo-hsin as the vocalist. They officially debuted in 2020 Their music blends pop, hip hop, and other contemporary styles.

Antitalent's origins trace back to 2019 when the members, then high school students from Hualien, created their high school graduation song, "Still Need A Giraffe" (還是要有長頸鹿才能). This song attracted millions of views on YouTube. It topped the StreetVoice charts for nine consecutive months, becoming the fastest Hip-Hop chart champion and ranking as the third most popular song of 2019, making it one of the most popular high school graduation songs of 2019.

The name "Antitalent" (沒有才能), meaning "no talent" in Chinese, was chosen by the members during a brainstorming session when they were struggling to find a band name. It could also be interpreted as a humble or self-effacing name.

Following their viral success, Antitalent officially debuted in 2020. They are signed with HIM International Music (華研國際音樂), a prominent Taiwanese record label.

In 2024, five years after their viral hit, Antitalent released their first full-length album, Beast to Human (我終於也變成人了). The album features eight songs that chronicle their journey of growing up and experiencing life.

Antitalent's music is characterized by its diverse blend of genres, including indie pop, soft rock, synth, hip-hop, city pop, and funk, all integrated with a lo-fi aesthetic. The lyrics in their songs relate to the band members' experience as members of Generation Z. Their sound incorporates synth beats and melodic rap, which many critics noted created a relaxed and candid atmosphere. The band's music often explores themes of growth, relationships, and self-discovery.^{[citation needed]}