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If an indie coming-of-age film met a blockbuster from ’80s Tokyo, that would be the movie that sets the stage for Kennen’s music. Born in ’99, the young Toronto-based producer, songwriter and singer draws from a wide range of inspirations, from Conan Gray to Daft Punk, creating a unique pop sound—all from the laptop and mic in his bedroom.
Growing up online, he picked up music production from YouTube tutorials at the age of 12. He began uploading originals and remixes as an electronic music producer, going by different names over time as his sound developed (Ken Gao was his artist name around his high school years).
He’s recently released a suburban snapshot video to accompany his single “Timothée Chalamet”.
“Timothée has a lot of admirers in my generation, so I think a lot of people could relate to the story of having a crush on Timothée-lookalike, or even just someone who has that celebrity-like aura. That person’s image would probably come to the mind of the listener.” – Kennen
