Album: GABRIEL by keshi (2022)
Genre: Pop
Format: Album

Description: Vietnamese American and Houston native keshi (real name Casey Luong) has become a streaming powerhouse in the last few years, inspiring him to leave his job as an oncology nurse to pursue music full-time. The success of his first four self-produced EPs—2018’s The Reaper, 2019’s skeletons, 2020’s bandaids and always, with their millions of streams—is proof enough. GABRIEL is his proper debut LP, and it’s a departure from some of his earliest recordings.
 
“GET IT” is energetic, utilising old-school hip-hop call-and-response in his most boastful song to date. “SOMEBODY” is lo-fi R&B, “TOUCH” is Frank Ocean-informed alt-pop, “PÉRE” is a French spoken-word interlude, “MILLI” breaks out Spanish guitar, “UNDERSTAND” is all about the string-arrangement crescendo and “WESTSIDE” is big-hearted acoustic guitar balladry, with trap beats and keshi’s crystal-clear falsetto on full display. Co-produced by Elie Rizk (known for his work with TikTok musician Bella Poarch), keshi’s first full-length pushes the boundaries of what his idiosyncratic songwriting style can sound like.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era.

Tags: Pop, 2020s, Album

Vietnamese American and Houston native keshi (real name Casey Luong) has become a streaming powerhouse in the last few years, inspiring him to leave his job as an oncology nurse to pursue music full-time. The success of his first four self-produced EPs—2018’s The Reaper, 2019’s skeletons, 2020’s bandaids and always, with their millions of streams—is proof enough. GABRIEL is his proper debut LP, and it’s a departure from some of his earliest recordings.
 
“GET IT” is energetic, utilising old-school hip-hop call-and-response in his most boastful song to date. “SOMEBODY” is lo-fi R&B, “TOUCH” is Frank Ocean-informed alt-pop, “PÉRE” is a French spoken-word interlude, “MILLI” breaks out Spanish guitar, “UNDERSTAND” is all about the string-arrangement crescendo and “WESTSIDE” is big-hearted acoustic guitar balladry, with trap beats and keshi’s crystal-clear falsetto on full display. Co-produced by Elie Rizk (known for his work with TikTok musician Bella Poarch), keshi’s first full-length pushes the boundaries of what his idiosyncratic songwriting style can sound like.

Requiem" by keshi presents a captivating blend of lo-fi pop and R&B, characterized by its intimate production style. The album features a mix of soft, atmospheric instrumentation, often layered with gentle guitar riffs and understated electronic elements. Tracks like "Amen" and "Soft Spot" showcase a slow to mid-tempo pace, allowing for a reflective energy that permeates the record. The textures are warm and inviting, creating a sense of closeness that enhances the emotional depth of the lyrics. The use of live-sounding elements adds an organic feel, while the overall sonic palette remains polished yet raw, making "Requiem" distinctive in its approach to modern alternative pop.

Album: Requiem by keshi (2024)
Genre: Pop
Format: Album

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era.

Tags: Pop, 2020s, Album


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