WHAT IT IS

22-year-old Chinese Canadian artist yung kai is carving out his own space in the indie music space with a sound that blends introspective storytelling and lush, laid-back production. Drawing inspiration from artists like Laufey, Keshi and Wave to Earth, kai—who crafts his music from the solitude of his bedroom studio—has struck a chord with listeners globally. His breakout track, “blue,” has climbed to #25 on the Spotify Global chart and hit #63 on the Billboard Global 200 at presstime. With his earnest lyricism and a growing presence across social media, yung kai is steadily establishing himself as a fresh voice in indie music, capturing the emotional weight of young adulthood with striking authenticity.

INTERNET

17.6m+ monthly Spotifylisteners; 8.2b+ views and 3.1m+ TikTok video creations on “blue,” 7b+ views on Reels, 80m+ combined views on YouTube, 340k+ subs