Keshi, also known as Casey Luong, a rapidly emerging artist in the music industry, has been garnering an increasing amount of attention and admiration from fans across the globe. He was born in November 1994 in Houston, Texas.
Keshi’s popularity is particularly notable among enthusiasts of K-pop. Despite his immense popularity within this community, Keshi is not typically classified as a K-pop artist.
K-pop Genre
K-pop, also known as Korean pop or Korean popular music, is a music genre that originated in South Korea and includes a variety of music styles from around the world, such as electronic, hip-hop, R&B, and rock.
The term refers to any Korean artists and music associated with the entertainment industry in South Korea, regardless of their specific genre.
Keshi, on the other hand, is not from Korea. The 29-year-old Vietnamese-American singer, songwriter, and producer was born in Houston, Texas.
What Genre Does Keshi Fall Under?
Keshi is not considered a K-pop artist. Although he has gained popularity among K-pop fans, it can be quite challenging to pinpoint just one genre that can be classified as K-pop.
His style is characterized by soulful vocals that leave a lasting impression on the heart, introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners personally, and an eclectic sound that incorporates various musical elements.
Keshi’s music is a blend of R&B, hip-hop, lo-fi, pop, and alternative genres.
Here’s a quick look at Keshi’s Discography.
Keshi’s Albums and Their Genres
Since beginning his music career in 2017, Keshi has produced 19 singles as a lead artist and featured in 3 singles. He has released 3 streaming albums, 4 extended plays, and one studio album.
Gabriel
“Gabriel” is Keshi’s studio album, released on 25 March 2022 under Island Records. The 32-minute-long album comprises 12 pop songs. Upon its release, the album ranked 16, 70, and 72 on the Billboard 200, Canadian Billboard, and ARIA Charts in Australia, respectively.
If You’re Not The One For Me Who Is
The “If You’re Not The One Who Is” single album features 3 hip-hop/rap songs. The 6-minute album was Keshi’s first single album, released on October 23, 2017.
Good Days
“Good Days” is Keshi’s label single album released on May 10, 2018. The hip-hop/rap 9-minute album features 3 songs.
Bandaids (Live Sessions)
“Bandaids” is an alternative genre album released on April 17, 2020, by Island Records. The album is 5 minutes long and features 2 songs.
Keshi’s Extended Plays include The Reaper (hip-hop/rap), Skeletons (Alternative), Bandaids (Alternative), and Always (Alternative).
Keshi’s unique blend of genres has earned him recognition in the music industry as he appeals to diverse listeners. His talent and creativity captivate his audience with unique, soul-stirring music.
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