Newsletter: Global sensation KUN releases self-titled all-English album via 88rising

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

Global pop sensation KUN releases his self-titled sophomore full-length album and debut project via 88rising. On it, the celebrated multi-hyphenate singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation crafts a homecoming to the unexpected sounds that shaped him across the 11-songs all of which he co-wrote and co-produced. Drifting between decades and genres, across rock, soul, jazz, pop and R&B, KUN filters the timeless textures of American music’s roots with contemporary clarity that showcases his expansive vocal range. The album includes a feature from GRAMMY-nominated frequent Anderson .Paak collaborators, Free Nationals.

Newsletter: Global sensation KUN releases retro pop single “What a Day” via 88rising

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

KUN, the celebrated multi-hyphenate singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation hailing from China, has released his new single “What a Day” via 88rising. The celebratory retro-soul pop groove was recorded live to tape, inspired by the joyous energy of his SOLD OUT LA concert at The Fonda in August 2025. It continues his striking new era, which hears an evolution in his sound blending modern production with the timeless textures of classic soul and vintage rock, and showcasing his expansive vocal range with English lyrics. 

Newsletter: KUN Releases Soulful New Single “Jasmine"

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

(Photo credit: Zoe Simone Yi)

Multi-hyphenate artist KUN - singer, producer, and fashion icon - unveils his latest single, “Jasmine”, out now on all major streaming platforms. A bold continuation of his evolution as a globally renowned performer, the track dives deep into a rich, retro-soul soundscape and a hypnotic rhythm section that pulses with funk-inflected swagger. The production is lush and cinematic, yet intimate - wrapping the listener in a smoky, late-night atmosphere that feels equal parts vulnerable and seductive. With “Jasmine”, KUN steps confidently into a more emotionally resonant era of his artistry, revealing a performer in full command of both his voice and his vision.