Star2 just dropped his highly anticipated single titled “Can’t Sleep” featuring Ler Mu Dex and Lil BK. His new release is an emotional hip-hop and R&B collaboration that dives into the heavy weight of insomnia, heartbreak, and resilience. The music video visually contrasts the dark, lonely reality of pacing late-night streets and staring at a ticking clock with warm, bright memories of a past relationship, like cooking together or sharing laughs at sunset. Blending moody, isolated bedroom scenes with nostalgic flashbacks, the visual captures the painful ache of lost love and restless nights.
Born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in the Ka-ren community, Star2 has forged a global career that bridges cultures and genres. His collaborations include artists such as Soulja Boy, Mozzy, Luh Kel, and HoodTrophy Bino. Building on that momentum, he is currently developing new music with Sprite and $tupid Young, while also preparing to release a collaborative album with Young Henny later this summer.
Star2 began his life in a Thai refugee camp where he was forced to flee genocide from the Burmese army in Myanmar who burned his village to the ground. A lottery in the camp brought him to San Diego with his grandmother and her four children, where he began a new life. Under the mentorship of esteemed producer Chico Bennett, his collaborations with acclaimed rappers include Soulja Boy, $tupid Young, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophy Bino, YSN Flow, and MarMar Oso to name a few. While not on tour, he documents his journey in the popular ‘Adventures of Star2’ series on YouTube. As an influential figure in Asian-American music, Star2 entwines heartfelt stories with captivating visuals, chronicling a tale of resilience and ascent. Esteemed platforms like Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, GQ, HotNewHipHop, Ones to Watch, BET, and Lyrical Lemonade, among others, have celebrated his contributions.
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