Brooklyn, NYC born artist Kai Baez is creating his own wave within music as his name says it at. The name “Kai” meaning “sea” which indicates his intentionality and a musician. This is one of the things he wants you to feel while listening to his music. Amidst his upcoming project “ Lost Me Then Lost Me Now,” Kai Baez gets candid on his musical journey exclusively with Remixd Magazine.
Music began early for the now Florida native. At just 8 years old, found joy as he discovered his ability to sing. “I didn’t know how to cope with my mental health so when I found out I could sing at 8 years old, it gave me that sense of joy to be me especially when I saw other people enjoying me singing,” he said. Kai’s soulful R&B is influenced by artists such as Bryson Tiller, Giveon, Lucky Dave, SZA, Anderson Paak., and SiR to name a few. Additionally, he seeks to create the most relatable music for his listeners. “I try to make my music relatable as possible because I want you to feel exactly how I felt. Because this is not my story but in actuality it’s yours. I’m just helping you say it without you having to telling me,” he said.
Kai Baez is gearing up for his new EP
Moreover, Kai is currently working on his new body of work, “Lost Me Then Lost Me Now.” The EP features 6 songs including the single “Pull Up,” which released earlier this year. Additionally, this is Kai’s first project in two years following his project “Acoustic Tales.” His new EP, “Lost Me Then Lost Me Now” is titled as an ode to his present musicality. “ I wanted to challenge myself and step into the world of Folk Music and show people I can use one instrument as the main one which was a acoustic guitar and make a amazing project,” he said. “I just want them to know if you didn’t appreciate what I did the past then you will now but you lost me now,” he added.
Furthermore, Kai’s Upcoming release does not have an official released date. He is looking to release “Lost Me Then Lost Me Now” in 2024. For all the latest on Kai’s Journey , you can find his social media handles below