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Artist
KOWLOON K
12+ albums
indiejazzcantonese
about
Indie band “Kowloon K” was formed in 2019, and was originally a nameless group. But due to a unexpected gig, the group needed a name, and they decided to base the name on the cantonese word 「求其」(pronounced “kaau kay”) which stands for “whatever”, or “spontaneously”. Initially, keyboardist Joshua, Bassist Ho, and Drummer David played renditions of jazz standards, in 2020, Singer-songwriter Charlie Chan and guitarist Justin joined as well, where the group started writing and producing original songs. Kowloon K’s songs often use exuberant ways to express depressive topics, acting synonymous to Black Humour in transforming the abyss with colour, while also incorporating Jazz, Funk, and Improvisational elements into lyrical songwriting. Unhindered by the boundaries of music genres, they constantly explore the new possibilities of Cantopop in a unique and refreshing manner. In December of 2020, Kowloon K released their debut single “No Way”, and invited Japanese Animator “Ruichivichi” to animate their music video. Fusing Anime storylines with their music compositions includes《No Way》and《為何不一了百了》. In 2021, the first cantonese song 《返公司》released. And also, the second one 《明天世界或到末日》released and supported by EarupMusic, which is arranged with our good friend Freddie (Brass section), produced (including recording, mixing and mastering) by Chapman So. The last anime will release before coming April. This new song invited Hong Kong lyricist Yvette Lok Yee Wong to collaborate, and it’s
