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KIM YANG FT. KAPA ARKIEH and DENNIS LAW

H.O.M.E.

Kim Yang’s musical journey, inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, is a testament to the power of vulnerability and strength. Her songs, a reflection of her personal experiences with love, life, and mental health, resonate deeply with listeners, forging a strong emotional connection.

Yang’s accolades are many. Since 2019, Kim has released two EPs, received artsACT grants, and is regularly featured on Double J and triple j. Her 2022 vinyl tour wowed East Coast audiences, and she has shared stages with many ARIA winners.

This year, Kim Yang has been focusing on songwriting and home production, a testament to her dedication and passion for her craft. She has also been collaborating with a diverse range of artists, including Katie Wighton, for her upcoming release. And with H.O.M.E., she recently met and collaborated with Asian-Canadian artists at the Jade Music Fest in Vancouver, a collaboration that promises to bring a unique and exciting sound to her established music.

This new track captures the complex emotion of finding a sense of belonging far from home. Kim and Kapa Arkieh (an artist celebrated for prowess in the acting and music spheres) co-wrote and co-produced the folk-pop-rap tune with Dennis Law, featuring other artists on the chorus.

H.O.M.E. begins with a steady, guitar driven pulse, anchoring Kim Yang’s vocal in the heart of this multi-layered, uplifting track. It opens like a conversation, a smooth verse melody that leads us into a pre-chorus and then into a resonating chorus—sectioned into two stirring melodic parts.

Simple, accessible, and with as robust a contemporary indie-pop hook as you will ever find.

After the first chorus, Kapa Arkieh’s rap takes the spotlight, infusing the track with a gentle urgency that flows effortlessly back into more chorus iterations. The textures here are rich: an organic sonic backdrop, unobtrusive drums and percussion, refined guitar lines, and voices swelling in and out, reaffirming the lead vocal.

The song’s power, post-Kapa’s rap, rests squarely on the chorus. And it retains this power, holding our attention, thanks in no small part to Kim’s vocal approach—infinitely digestible, with a melodic structure imbued with single-syllable nuances and cadences of yearning.

H.O.M.E. is an affirmation of sorts, with each sonic layer thoughtfully crafted, each note evidence of Kim’s ability to blend her vulnerability with an emboldening strength.

Listen to H.O.M.E. here . Keep up her latest news via @kimyangmusic > https://kimyangmusic.com/ > YouTube