Deb Fan’s Ηaunting Νew Αlbum Ιs Αbout Βelonging Νowhere and Εverywhere

Hong Kong-raised, LA-based R&B rising star Deb Fan on reconciling identities, evolving artistically, and her new EP, "Kowloon Demos." For JoySauce.

Deb Fan — Kowloon Demos | Credit: Valeria Rios

One of the most undeniable additions to my “Best of 2024” (so far) playlist has been Deb Fan’s “Lady.” There is a transfixing quality to the Hong Kong-raised singer, songwriter and producer’s ethereal yet haunting R&B, which blends together classic soul influences and experimental notes, alongside speaking to Fan’s personal experiences across themes of heritage and identity.

Seeing as the opportunity presented itself, I was delighted to be able to interview the rising star in light of her latest release, Kowloon Demos. For JoySauce, I chatted with Fan about her creative journey, the nuances between her two cultural backgrounds, and maintaining authenticity in her music.

You can check out my article on JoySauce’s website here.

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ICYMI: Of The Moment’s “Artists Recommend” series just launched, with the first installment featuring Atlanta-born songwriter and producer Ety. She shared some of her formative influences and talked about her creative goals in a lovely interview, which you can check out here. Stay tuned on Wednesdays for more awesome names coming up!

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