Shining a light on KAIYI and her electrifying debut track “Spotlight”.
““Spotlight” proves that KAIYI has all the makings of star, and ought to propel her into the spotlight she deserves. ”
Shining a light on KAIYI and her electrifying debut track “Spotlight”.
Hong-Kong born producer, mix-engineer, multi-instrumentalist and overall bad ass KAIYI is something to behold. Armed with duct tape and towels, she recorded her debut track “Spotlight” in the bathroom of her NYC apartment in an effort to find a new way of self-expression. The result is spellbinding – overriding any sense of initial doubt she may have had and glowing with promise.
“Spotlight” shimmers and slides, flickering like a myriad of stars on a summer night. Its lyrical softness is contrasted with the heavy trap beat and an assortment of effects that give the track palpable texture. This production is incredibly emphatic, with shattering glass underlining the pain of a breakup and the distorted opening voice serving as a cover for KAIYI’s admitted shyness. Nevertheless, it’s the simple and viscerally honest lyrics that stand out the most. KAIYI is not only able to show herself as an artist but also a vulnerable and relatable human being, profoundly aware of insecurities and accomplishments, confessing to us “I had dream that I wrote my song where I was honest/ Doesn’t matter if it goes wrong”.
“Spotlight” proves that KAIYI has all the makings of star, and ought to propel her into the spotlight she deserves.
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Review Written By Jennifer Pudney
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