18... is the debut studio album by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on October 27, 2009, by Forward Music. The album contains 12 songs that spans various genres and styles such as pop, R&B, soul, and rock ballads.

Background and release

18... was simultaneously released with the limited edition, 18 Plus. The 18 USB was initially released for G.E.M.'s 18 Live Concert on November 11, 2009, however, it was later put on general sale. Due to the popularity of the album, it was republished as the ''18... (3rd Edition). '' The release includes a bonus track titled "Smoking, Drinking & Swearing" (食煙飲酒講粗口). 18... (Taiwanese Edition) was released on April 5, 2010. The edition consisted of three additional Mandarin tracks (one titled "寫不出的溫柔" and two tracks previously released on her self-titled EP). It was also released with a limited edition version.

Accolades

18... was named one of the top ten best-selling Cantonese records at the 2009 IFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Awards. "A.I.N.Y." won various awards, including Best Original Song at the 2009 Metro Radio Music Awards, Best Mandarin Song at the 2010 edition of the same event, and Top Ten Best-Selling Digital Songs at the 2011 IFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Awards.

Track listing