Beijing Boys were discovered in 2000 by Zang Tianshuo, a famous Chinese musician and songwriter, while performing at a popular hotel in Beijing. The five-member Chinese Pop/Rock band signed a production contract with Zang and released their debut album Beijing Boys in May 2005. Songs on the album feature diverse music elements and cover a wide range of topics including the environment and the 2008 Olympics. Their presentation is powerful and unaffected, and their music is said to be a representative of Chinese urbanite lifestyle.