Singer-songwriter Semi, who rose to prominence as a global TikTok creator, has officially entered the Korean music scene with an album that encapsulates her own artistic identity.
On January 12, her agency Lowkey Recordz announced that Semi released her debut single “Dreamed of You” on January 11, marking the start of her career as a recording artist.
Before her official debut, Semi had already built a solid global fanbase through more than a decade of overseas experience and her TikTok content. This debut is drawing attention as her first step beyond social media popularity, presenting her musical capabilities to the public as a full-fledged musician.
“Dreamed of You” is an alternative pop track that blends a jazz-based vocal tone with pop and rock sounds. It expresses the anxiety and hope found in the pursuit of dreams through a “Dreamcore” sensibility. The song also incorporates the famous meme sample “Have you ever had a dream~” in its introduction, adding both wit and a trendy edge.
The track’s sound was completed through the collaboration of emerging producer Nike Jean and his partner Karacin Jr. They translated Semi’s unique musical vision into refined engineering and arrangements, enhancing the song’s overall sonic quality.
The finished music further expands into “visual music” through Semi’s own direction. Actively working as a painter, Semi personally oversaw the mise-en-scène and production of the music video, connecting the song’s message to a visual structure and demonstrating her potential as an all-around artist.
Her agency stated, “Semi is an artist who breaks genre boundaries by projecting her painterly sensibility into music,” adding, “The charm that has already been proven on the global stage will offer a fresh stimulus to domestic listeners as well.”
Meanwhile, starting with this single release, Semi plans to pursue a wide range of activities, including an upcoming EP album, band live performances, and exhibition projects that combine music and painting.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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