Alice Longyu Gao Explained

Birth Place:Bengbu, China
Birth Date:8 December 1994
Genre:Hyperpop
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, DJ
Years Active:2018–present
Label:Independent

Alice Longyu Gao (born December 8, 1994) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ, and performance artist currently based in New York City and Los Angeles.[1] [2] Her[3] music has been noted for its "bold hyperpop" production.[4] Her music has been featured on BBC Radio as "Tune of The Week", and "Women of Choice" by Lady Gaga on Apple Music.[5]

History

Gao was born and raised in Bengbu, China.[1] She moved to the United States at the age of 17 to attend Boston University for a B.S. in philosophy and completed Harvard University's Summer Program in Kyoto, Japan for Asian Religious Studies.[6] [7]

Gao started her art career by DJing events and soundtracking runway shows for Juicy Couture, Hennessy, M.A.C Cosmetics, MoMA, Parrish Art Museum, 1 OAK Tokyo, Nike, etc.[6] [8] As an editorial fashion producer and director, she produced and directed videos and shoots for publications such as V and Paper Magazine.[9] She has also done experiential art installation in collaboration with MOXY Time Square/Marriott International during NYFW.[10]

Gao began releasing music independently in 2018 with early singles such as "Karma Is A Witch" and "Magnificroissant".[11] [12]

In 2019, as the second artist after 100 gecs to release music on Dylan Brady's label Dog Show Records, Gao released the first set of many singles in collaboration with Brady, "Rich Bitch Juice" and "Dumb Bitch Juice"[13] "Rich Bitch Juice" received critical acclaim from musical journalists and was on Lady Gaga's  "Women of Choice" Apple Music playlist celebrating International Women's Day.[14] Following the initial hype of the single Gao and Brady released a follow-up remix compilation featuring Laura Les, Count Baldor, Blu Detiger and HANA.[15] Since then Gao has released several solo singles as well as collaborative singles with Mura Masa, Bülow and Alice Glass.[16] [17]

Gao released her debut EP in 2021 titled High Dragon and Universe.[18] This was followed by Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire in 2023, the second in her trilogy.[19] [20]

Activism

Identifying as a pansexual queer person, Gao has participated in multiple campaigns and charity events for the LGBTQ+ community.[21] Alice was featured in W Hotels worldwide "Queer me out" campaign and the official NYC Pride campaign in 2017 and 2018.[6] Both OUT and Posture Magazine featured Alice's strong artistic voice for the community.[6] Gao has also deejayed for the It Gets Better Project featuring Hayley Kiyoko, Miz Cracker from Rupaul's Drag Race, as well as Patrick Starr's cosmetic collaboration launch event with M.A.C Cosmetics.[6]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
High Dragon and Universe[22] [23]
Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire
  • Released: March 9, 2023
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"I Want My Hoe Time Back"2018rowspan="14"
"Magnificroissant"
"Chew"
"Karma Is a Witch"2019
"Scam"
"Dumb Bitch Juice"
"Rich Bitch Juice"
"Yung Piece of Shit Shut Up"2020
"U Think U Can Fuck with Me Don't Ya"
"Quarantine Rly Sucks"
"I <3 Harajuku"
"She Abunai"
2021
"Crying at CVS"
"Legend"
"Underrated Popstar"High Dragon and Universe
"Kanpai"
"100 Boyfriends"
"To My White Boy Princess......"2022
"Believe the Hype"
Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire
"Make U 3 Me"
"Monk"
"Hello Kitty"2023
"Come 2 Brazil"
"Burn the Witch"
[24]
2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maicki . Salvatore . The ferocious come-up of Alice Longyu Gao . February 16, 2022 . The Fader.
  2. Web site: Irvin . Jack . No One Else Sounds Like Alice Longyu Gao, Period . https://web.archive.org/web/20211013131420/http://www.mtv.com/news/3181810/alice-longyu-gao-interview-high-dragonfly-and-universe/ . dead . October 13, 2021 . February 16, 2022 . MTV.
  3. Web site: 2023-04-13 . Alice Longyu Gao shares otherwordly video for ‘Let’s Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire’ . 2023-07-16 . DIY . en.
  4. Web site: Yu . Eda . August 26, 2021 . 9 major new talents bringing bilingual music to the masses . March 14, 2022 . i-D . en.
  5. Web site: March 7, 2020 . Listen to Lady Gaga's new curated all-female playlist 'Women of Choice', ft Rosalia, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Rina Sawayama and more . March 14, 2022 . NME . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Alice Longyu Gao . March 14, 2022 . LPR . en-US.
  7. Web site: Jill. Radsken . February 19, 2015. Alice Gao on her Harajuku-meets-fairies look . March 14, 2022 . BostonGlobe.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Edna . Mode. December 6, 2019 . Artist to Watch: Alice Longyu Gao . March 14, 2022 . We Own The Nite NYC . en-US.
  9. Web site: V Magazine Presents: Jackson Yee . March 14, 2022 . V Magazine. April 22, 2019 .
  10. Web site: February 9, 2018 . A Look Inside Alice Longyu Gao's Pink & Furry NYFW Harajuku Beauty Bar . March 14, 2022 . A Hotel Life.
  11. Web site: October 12, 2018 . Alice Longyu Gao Is Feeling 'Magnificroissant' . March 14, 2022 . Paper . en.
  12. Web site: Fulton . Nick . June 21, 2019 . alice longyu gao is a badass sailor moon princess . March 14, 2022 . i-D . en.
  13. .Web site: December 5, 2019 . Drink Up! Alice Longyu Gao Is Swimming in 'Rich Bitch Juice' . March 14, 2022 . Paper . en.
  14. Web site: Alice Longyu Gao's "Rich Bitch Juice" is an Absolute Banger . March 14, 2022 . V Magazine. December 6, 2019 .
  15. Web site: April 16, 2020 . Alice Longyu Gao Gives Us a Refill of 'Rich Bitch Juice' . March 14, 2022 . Paper . en.
  16. Web site: Alice Glass and Alice Longyu Gao are Irreplaceable on New Song "Legend" . March 14, 2022 . Flood . en.
  17. Web site: Alice Longyu Gao, Mura Masa and Bülow link up on "She Abunai" . March 14, 2022 . The Fader . en.
  18. Web site: Wilson . Mo . Alice Longyu Gao: High Dragon and Universe . . February 16, 2022.
  19. Web site: Alice Longyu Gao releases second debut EP Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire . April 17, 2023 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  20. Gao announcing the EP, and planned 3rd instalment in the trilogy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk2MUqp4De/
  21. Williams . Nick . June 21, 2019 . Alice Longyu Gao Reveals Sailor Moon-Inspired 'Karma Is a Witch' Video & Exclusive Summer of Pride Mix . March 14, 2022 . Billboard . en-US.
  22. Web site: Alice Longyu Gao announces debut EP with Dylan Brady-produced single "100 Boyfriends" . February 16, 2022 . The Line of Best Fit.
  23. Web site: August 18, 2021 . Everybody's Talking 'Bout Alice Longyu Gao . February 16, 2022 . Paper.
  24. Web site: PVRIS teams up with Tommy Genesis and Alice Longyu-Gao for for[sic] brutal new single ‘Burn The Witch]. NME. February 17, 2024. March 23, 2024.