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On his debut album 'GABRIEL,' keshi showcases a newfound confidence

keshi's debut album, 'GABRIEL,' is a step in a new, bold direction for the Vietnamese American artist, and tells tales of homesickness, blurred identity, and a desire for touch.
keshi steps into bolder territory with 'GABRIEL,' featuring songs about desire, homesickness, and loss of self.

Casey Luong made his first post on SoundCloud five years ago under the moniker keshi, when he posted a dreamy, echoing track about heartbreak. Since then, he's straddled several different worlds, first working as an oncology nurse in Texas while uploading his musical creations online, to becoming a popular artist with an upcoming headline tour.

The Vietnamese American artist has become known for his lo-fi sound, laced with his signature falsetto, delicate guitar and piano melodies, and lyrics that touch on loneliness and desire. Here, keshi speaks with about his debut album, , and how it's an ode to his new sense of bold confidence, his blurred sense of musical

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