The new single and video from Asian-Canadian K-Pop meets alt R&B artist xiv, who has made a name for himself as the next generation of Asian artists garnering over 2 million streams since his start in 2020. Entitled “BLASTOFF!”, the track is inspired by childhood memories of the iconic space opera, Star Wars, and is the focus single of Calamity, a 10 track album by biosphere and xiv. Featuring rising Toronto based artist koven wei, the song details a relationship of two lovers who are “galaxies between” each other, evoking emotions of excitement and longing as they journey through space.
Listen to “BLASTOFF! ft. koven wei” HERE
Listen to the full-length album Calamity HERE
Watch “BLASTOFF! ft. koven wei” HERE
Infused with svelte-smooth vocals over an intoxicating blend of polished R&B and K-pop, the song is an intergalactic journey into another space and time.
“BLASTOFF!” is from xiv and producer biosphere’s collaboration album Calamity, also released today. Consisting of many new sounds from a plethora of genres, fans across the globe can be sure to expect the unexpected.
xiv bio:
21-year-old singer-songwriter, xiv (short for excuses in vanity) is a Toronto based, Asian-Canadian artist who is not afraid of experimentation. Caught between two worlds of the East and West, he aims to fuse elements of both musical styles to bring a unique and distinct sound to fans all across the world. From catchy Pop melodies that are prevalent in today’s K-Pop records to silky smooth sonics of Western R&B, xiv is determined to bridge this gap, all while inspiring the next generation of Asian artists.
biosphere bio:
biosphere is an Asian-Canadian, 21-year-old composer and producer based in Toronto. He initially experimented with the lo-fi/hip hop sound but has recently ventured into R&B, soul, and orchestral styles. Classically trained in piano and a saxophone player from a young age, he gradually became inspired to compose music of his own. His music is strongly influenced by his classical roots and his many years playing in a jazz environment.
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