Biography
Born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, Kaiyko [pronounced kai-ko] is a singer and songwriter who began releasing original music in early 2016. Her musical journey started at age seven with a karaoke machine gift, leading her to sing along to artists like M2M, Avril Lavigne, U2, and Radiohead. She discovered her passion for songwriting around the age of 13 or 14.
Kaiyko debuted with her first EP, Reminiscing Girl, at the end of her sophomore year of high school. Since then, she has explored various genres, including alt-rock, pop, and collaborations with electronic producers and rock bands.
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In addition to her solo work, Kaiyko is a member of the collective Dying in the Cut. She is known for her collaborations with notable artists such as Lil Peep, shinigami, Dazegxd, and demxntia.
Kaiyko recently faced significant challenges, including a problematic experience with a label that sampled one of her songs. Despite initial hesitation, she accepted their offer due to their work with known artists. However, the label failed to pay on time and threatened legal action when she tried to protect her work. Coupled with her decision to pursue a part-time fine arts degree in music, this left her emotionally and mentally drained. As a result, Kaiyko decided to step back from music indefinitely.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.