Judging by Chloe Tang’s social profiles and recent releases, one might be tempted to consider the up-and-coming creative as being on the verge of global stardom. You’d be right to think that: with a US fall tour ahead of her, Tang has been catching the attention of like-minded audiences and industry actors. It’s easy to see why: her music is intense, evocative and confident. Drenched in R&B and drill-pop influences, Chloe has developed a sound that’s familiar and relatable, but never obvious. ‘Photoshoot’ is the perfect evidence of that, Tang’s latest single featuring Las Vegas artist Yvng Jin, producer Jesse Aicher, and co-writer Tima Dee.
From a lyrical perspective, ‘Photoshoot’ feels quite flirtatious yet honest, an exchange of lines between Chloe Tang and Yvng Jin that explores intimacy in the digital age as well as youthful excitement. As the American songstress explains: “It is about taking bold risks while still remaining somewhat mysterious; it is the perfect soundtrack for those moments when your self-confidence is at an all-time high, and you aren’t afraid to show off.”
Delving deeper into the TikTok-facilitated collab between Tang and Jin, we are told: “It represents a larger cultural moment for Tang and Jin. Both AAPI artists are carving their own lane in a genre they’ve historically been under-represented in, by making R&B that is sexy, confident, and mainstream-facing without losing individuality.” We appreciate the many layers that unfold in ‘Photoshoot’. What may appear on the surface as a hard-hitting, contemporary R&B cut shifts into a meaningful milestone for both artists.
Recommended! Discover ‘Photoshoot’ now; check out Tang’s upcoming tour here.