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Pioneering Thai refugee artist Star2 has simply launched his extremely anticipated EP titled “Lonely Summer time Nightz”. This undertaking spotlights the resilience and creativity of the Ka-ren refugee group, and includes a highly effective lineup of collaborators, mixing voices and tales from throughout the globe.
Star2 himself was born in Mae La refugee camp in Thailand and is on a mission to make use of his music to amplify voices from his group. In 2025, he traveled with fellow Ka-ren artist Ler Mu Dex to Thailand, the place they introduced meals and treats to youngsters residing in Mae La and Mae Ra Moe refugee camps. For Ler Mu Dex, it marked the primary time he had returned to the Mae Ra Moe camp in over 15 years – his brother nonetheless resides there. Ler Mu Dex is now one of many lead artists alongside Star2 who’s on a trailblazing mission to advertise gifted Ka-ren artists from the US, Thailand, and Myanmar.
The EP additionally options contributions from Eh La, a Ka-ren rapper from Thailand born within the Mae La refugee camp, and Younger Henny, a standout voice who hails from Thailand’s NuPoe refugee camp. Including additional vibrancy to the undertaking is Luh Kel, a celebrated US R&B artist who’s a longtime collaborator of Star2 and an instrumental a part of the mission, bringing not solely his expertise however making certain that the undertaking’s ambitions resonate throughout cultures. Collectively, the artists weave narratives of affection, battle, triumph, and group into an EP that serves as each a mirrored image and a celebration of resilience.
Lonely Summer time Nightz Tracklist:
- Right here We Go (feat. Ler Mu Dex, Luh Kel)
- By My Aspect (feat. Ler Mu Dex)
- Summertime (feat. Ler Mu Dex)
- 12AM (feat. Ler Mu Dex)
- One Day (feat. Ler Mu Dex)
- Can’t Overlook (feat. Ler Mu Dex)
- Miss You A lot (feat. Ler Mu Dex, Younger Henny)
- There 4 U (feat. Ler Mu Dex, Eh La)
Star2 started his life in a Thai refugee camp the place he was pressured to flee genocide from the Burmese military in Myanmar who burned his village to the bottom. A lottery within the camp introduced him to San Diego along with his grandmother and her 4 youngsters, the place he started a brand new life. Now, below the mentorship of esteemed producer Chico Bennett, his collaborations with acclaimed rappers embrace Soulja Boy, $tupid Younger, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophy Bino, YSN Movement, and MarMar Oso to call a number of. Whereas not on tour, he paperwork his journey within the common ‘Adventures of Star2’ collection on YouTube. As an influential determine in Asian-American music, Star2 entwines heartfelt tales with charming visuals, chronicling a story of resilience and ascent. Esteemed platforms like Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, GQ, HotNewHipHop, Ones to Watch, BET, and Lyrical Lemonade, amongst others, have celebrated his contributions.
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