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Thuy Is the Bay Area’s Princess
by Steffie Cao for Coveteur
The R&B singer speaks to Coveteur about becoming the first Vietnamese American female artist to play Coachella, her upcoming projects, and returning home.
R&B singer and songwriter Thủy has a warmth about her. Standing on the stage at 88Rising’s Head in the Clouds festival, she points out people from the crowd—she likes your dance moves, she thinks you and your friends are adorable.
thuy Just Wants to Have Fun
by NYLON
thủy originally wanted to be a doctor. “Then I went to UC Santa Barbara and I was like, ‘I don’t think I have the grades,’” she says. She pivoted to becoming a physician’s assistant, but as it turns out, that wasn’t right either. In 2015, the Vietnamese-American singer released her first song, “Hands on Me.” When it began to gain traction, she quit her job and moved to Los Angeles — though her parents didn’t realize she’d made a career change until they read about it in the local paper.
Go Backstage With thuy at Coachella Weekends 1 & 2
by V MAGAZINE
Vietnamese-American singer thuy made history as she became the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the iconic Coachella festival. Right off the release of her latest single, “hair down”, thuy took to the stage to perform her pop discography including her hit single, “girls like me don’t cry” which garnered over a billion streams. V had the opportunity to take a peek behind the curtain and see thuy getting ready for her historic Coachella performances.
Vietnamese American Singer-Songwriter Thủy Is Paving The Way For Southeast Asian Artists
by Jessica Bui for Buzzfeed
"Jump into the fear. I promise that opportunities will line up for you when you take that risk and bet on yourself.It's no secret that in recent years, we've seen an increase in popularity of Asian musicians in popular music.
And while K-pop may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Asian artists, there's a wide variety of talented musicians who are waiting to be discovered by the masses.
I’m proud of you, b*tch’: Vietnamese American popstar Thuy is just what we need
by NEXTSHARK
Pursuing music was a secret passion for Thuy — one that she had kept hidden from her parents. “My path is predetermined,” she would muse as a young girl whenever she overheard her mother gossiping with relatives about whose child had become a doctor. Growing up in California to Vietnamese parents, Thuy lived with expectations of pursuing a career as a doctor or lawyer, a quintessential Asian American dream shaped by her family’s experiences as refugees.
Visionary Voices: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
by TikTok
We're celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the legacy and history-making influence of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.
Thuy met at the Han River
by Celine Choi
I met Thuy in Seoul in the middle of the day. The scorching sun, the mist rising like feathers, the cicadas chirping everywhere, and the Han River flowing quietly behind all of this. The sky was hot and humid, but Thuy was clear in the camera. It was as if the air here was thicker.
The best celebrity looks from Coachella 2024
by Christina Yang for VOGUE
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VEVO SHOWCASES 20 POSSIBLE STARS OF 2023 WITH ITS LATEST ARTISTS TO WATCH LIST
The starting pistol has sounded for the 2023 tipster and tastemaker season, with the first list out of the traps being Vevo’s highly influential DSCVR Artists To Watch.
Born out of Vevo’s tastemaker series and DSCVR brand, DSCVR Artists To Watch is now in its ninth year.
With a record-breaking 550 submissions, the new list consists of 20 global artists who Vevo has tipped to break through to the mainstream.
Each of these acts will be marketed and featured in Vevo’s music video programming via playlists and editorial features across Vevo’s network, including YouTube and connected TV platforms, such as Roku, Samsung TV Plus and Apple TV.
Vevo has a long history of supporting and introducing emerging artists to global audiences, with ATW alumni including now-household names, such as Billie Eilish, Pop Smoke, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, Jorja Smith, Arlo Parks, Guaynaa and more.
YouTube Unveils Its 2022 ‘Foundry Class’ of New Artists — Past Alums Include Dua Lipa, Gunna, Rosalia
by Variety
YouTube has announced the Foundry Class of 2022, welcoming 30 new artists to its global artist development program. The Class of 2022 is Foundry’s biggest class to date, featuring indie talent spanning genres and continents.
Created in 2015, Foundry is YouTube’s incubator for independent music, supporting indie artists at all stages of their careers through annual artist development classes and ongoing release support campaigns. YouTube provides partner strategy support, marketing promotion, and seed funding for content development that can be used for experimenting with new music to diversifying video creation formats.
Meet the Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark in 2022
by PEOPLE Magazine
This singer is all about the hustle — and in the process, she wants to make music that feeds the soul. Thuy, a 29-year-old R&B singer from the Bay Area, is known for her smooth beats and powerful vocals. What some don't know about her, however, is where she picked up the grind.
Victoria Monét, Thuy and DJ_Dave Discuss Their Independent Artist Journeys & Why They Have ‘Such an Amazing Bond’ With Their Female Managers
by Heran Mamo for Billboard
Thursday (March 31) marks the last day of Women’s History Month, but the celebration and support of women in the music industry must persist. Valeisha Butterfield Jones, co-president of the Recording Academy, said, “There is a culture in music today of women supporting women, and women lifting other women up” while responding to the Recording Academy, Arizona State University (ASU) and Berklee College of Music Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship’s inaugural “Women in the Mix” study published earlier this month. And that culture is ever-present in the relationship between independent female musicians and their female managers.
Spotify and Gold House Name Anik Khan, Ruby Ibarra, and Thuy as Gold House Futures Music Guild Creators—And Share Why They’re So Excited for the Partnership
Asian and Pacific Islander creators have varied and dynamic stories to share—but issues such as economic inequity, media misrepresentation, and societal stereotypes often serve as barriers that keep their voices from being amplified. These roadblocks can—and must—be addressed in order for more API creators to share their music with the world.
All The Best New R&B From This Week That You Need To Hear
by Wongo Okon for UPROXX
Thuy ended her streak of singles late last year with the release of her nine-track I Hope U See This project. A few months later, she returns with “Inhibitions” alongside Oakland rapper P-Lo. In the new song, both artists reveal how their partners lower their inhibitions, to positive results.
Introducing: thuy talks moving on from the past with her album 'i hope u see this'
by Bandwagon Asia
There's nothing more cathartic than closing out a chapter of your life that's way overdue. Whether that's bidding goodbye to people you've outgrown or finally moving forward from months of tears and heartache, it's time to leave the past in the past and honour what's yet to come. It's exactly what thuy's celebrating in this era of her musical career. Now stepping into her own, full of confidence, power, and impressive musicality, the Los Angeles-based Vietnamese act is charged and ready to take on whatever life brings her way.
thuy on the cover of her hometown’s East Bay Magazine
by Michael Giotis
The new face of smooth rhythm & blues is a Newark-bred chanteuse whose name rhymes with “be”.
Best Music Videos Of The Week: D Smoke, Doja Cat, Tyga, Amindi & More
by Okayplayer
thuy, a rising R&B singer drops the video for “Figured U Out,” a track that comes after her lush 2021 EP i hope u see this.
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snowing in LA – thuy
by NYLON Manila
Rising R&B singer-songwriter thuy has a lot to be thankful for this 2021. And she continues that streak with the release of her newest single, snowing in LA. The track is a sentimental, soft about “when you’re in a relationship in another city that is not your hometown so when the holidays come around, everyone goes back home and the city becomes a ghost town.”
thuy releases new holiday single, "Snowing in LA"
by Earmilk
Vietnamese-American R&B singer and songwriter, thuy, has delivered some holiday magic late in the year. This cozy release is a single that quickly follows up her late October debut EP, i hope you see this.
New Music Friday: Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, Hunnah, Mario, Chris Brown, & More
by VIBE
Rising Vietnamese R&B singer Thuy has readied her debut EP i hope u see this featuring nine tracks detailing her experiences in love and life. On the title track, the vocalist sings to both her younger self and others, hoping they are able to stand confidently and be seen.
5 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week
by Audiomack
It’s a good day for debut EPs. Rising R&B singer-songwriter thuy drops off i hope u see this, where she expands her skillset and quite literally steps into her bag. These nine songs run the gamut of heartbreak and anthem, each with a message of empowerment. “
THUY | DEBUT EP 'I HOPE U SEE THIS'
by Shirley Ju for FLAUNT
Thuy is here to bless the world with her smooth and sultry vocals. Originally from the Bay Area, the Vietnamese-American recording artist proves over and over again why she’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, ditching her previous pursuits in the medical field to fully immerse herself into perfecting her craft. After her debut single “Hands on Me” hit radio airwaves back home, the rest was history.
All The Best New R&B From This Week That You Need To Hear
by UPROXX
After delivering a string of singles that dates back to 2019, singer Thuy finally steps out on her own with her debut EP, I Hope U See This. It delivers nine songs that touch on heartbreak, love, empowerment, and self-confidence through her soft vocals and authentic lyrics.
Thuy Releases Debut EP ‘I Hope U See This’
by Rated R&B
Emerging singer-songwriter Thuy has released her debut EP, I Hope U See This. The nine-track collection features appearances from DCMBR and John Concepcion. “The project has been in the works since the pandemic started, and when I thought of the title i hope u see this, I immediately knew that this is what I was going to call the project. Every track has a message that I felt needed to be heard,” explained Thuy.
R&B Vocalist Thuy Shares Her Debut EP, “i hope u see this”
by Hot New Hiphop
Over the weekend, thuy dropped off her debut EP, i hope u see this. The singer says she came up with the name “because it encapsulates all the songs themes in just one phrase.” The 9-track project sees the up and coming singer captivate listeners, using her soothing vocals to draw you in over the melodic beats.
Thuy tackles heartbreak and self-reflection on debut EP, ‘i hope u see this’
by Hayley Tharp
Emerging singer-songwriter, Thuy weaves a tapestry of smooth and sultry love songs on her latest project, i hope u see this. Each track dives deep into her emotions over a classic R&B sound. Her voice is a delicate mix between Arianna Grande and Summer Walker with a rhythmic twist.
Thuy Is In Her Bag
By Dan Q. Dao for Paper
Growing up in a Vietnamese refugee family, Oakland native Thuy (pronounced "twee") struggled to find balance between her dreams and her parents' expectations. Like many '90s kids, she idolized the decade's pop stars — namely Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera — as well as R&B vocalists like Brandy. And though she never saw a face that looked like hers on screen, she held on tightly to her innate musical talent in hopes of one day making it as a singer. "I come from a traditional family with a traditional mindset, culture, and values," she recalls. "It was really hard for them to get to America, and they ingrained that in me, my brothers, and my sisters from a very young age."
Bed Head Presents BAEwatch with Thuy
By HYPEBAE
Harkening back to the smooth, sultry tracks that defined ‘90s pop & R&B music, Thuy is the rising pop priestess who exudes confidence with her vibrant stance on beauty and daring sense of personal style.
Taking her ethereal voice, lyrical prowess, and slapping beats to the top of the charts with her empowering, made-to-move tracks. Originally hailing from the Bay Area, the now Los Angeles-based musician has been steadfast in cultivating her own distinguished sound that harmoniously blends her dreamy vocals with the sleek stylings of R&B sounds to produce chart-topping hits bursting with sass, fearlessness and confidence.
R&B Star Thuy On The $4 Product That Will Transform Your Brows
by Ama Kwarteng
The singer reveals the beauty products that have a permanent place in her routine. Thuy is undoubtedly a beauty aficionado. However, her biggest piece of advice has nothing to do with outside appearance.
Rising R&B Artist Thuy Sings to Heal Her Past
By Kelly Nguyen for KQED
Thuy is rewriting the rules of her universe. Hailing from the East Bay town of Newark, the up-and-coming singer is carving out new paths, bringing light and vulnerability into her galaxy of sound. It’s music she’s spent her whole life wanting to make. Now, she’s found her voice, and is done waiting for what anyone else has to say.
All The Best New R&B From This Week That You Need To Hear
By Wongo Okon for UPROXX
Rising Bay Area singer Thuy shared a new video for her 2021 track, “In My Bag,” earlier this week. The track itself drips in confidence and its accompanying video paints a picture of her boastful spirit. The track is also the third single from her upcoming yet-to-be-titled EP.
“In My Bag” by Thuy
by Haper’s Bazaar
The “In My Bag” beat sounds familiar, the sort of go-to trap-heavy R&B beat that’s omnipresent on most pop radio stations. But the song excels with Thuy, the rising Bay Area singer who rides the track with an expert-level flow and a tightly tailored hook. Thuy is onto something big as she tells her listeners, “Who knew I would be the one? Yeah, I knew, I knew, I knew.”
Rising indie R&B artist Thuy, is back with “in my bag”
By ThisIsRnB
Following her dreamy vocals on “universe” and her early 2000’s homage on “chances”, Thuy switched to a cool yet sassy feel on “in my bag”, the perfect self-confidence anthem that showcases her lyrical abilities as she rap/sings on this R&B track.
in my bag – [thuy]
By Brandon Washington for Lyrical Lemonade
Bay Area and and Vietnamese artist thuy makes her Lyrical Lemonade debut with a certified money-making new song titled “in my bag.” With a 90’s sound and influence from the likes of Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera, the young pop star is on a mission to follow in her idol’s footsteps.
Song of the Week
By Glenn Rowley for Consequence of Sound
Thuy’s got it in the bag. On her latest single, the rising Vietnamese R&B star swaggers with hard-won self-confidence as she effortlessly croons, “Who knew I would be the one?/ Yeah, I knew, I knew, I knew/ Talented but they don’t work as/ Hard as I do, I do.”
Thuy returns with sultry summertime hit, “in my bag”
by Hayley Tharp for EARMILK
Emerging R&B songstress, Thuy highlights her powerful vocals on latest single, “in my bag.” Her smooth harmonies and upbeat demeanor give the track pop vibes with a hip-hop attitude.
New Music To Know: It’s All About The Message
by Refinery29
"Universe" reads like a romantic ode to Thuy's partner, but the dreamy R&B offering is really just about finding the magic in love, no matter what form it takes. Love is all around us; we just have to take hold of it.
MEET THE VIETNAMESE SINGER-SONGWRITER FROM THE BAY AREA
by Shirly Ju for FLAUNT
Thuy is here to declare her place in the music industry, once and for all. Hailing from the Bay Area, the Vietnamese singer-songwriter arrives with her own version of soulful R&B, with vocals strong enough to move mountains. Thuy was surrounded by music growing up, particularly inspired by the 90’s era, and the rising star continues to live out her dreams on the daily.
Hip-Hop/R&B Fresh Picks of the Week: Morray, Little Simz, Deb Never & More
by Billboard
Bay Area artist Thuy is totally in love as she pleads for her lover to hold her close and calls them her “universe.” The rising R&B artist showcases her whispery vocals over this soft ballad, which is also the second single off of her upcoming EP.
Premiere: thuy - “chances” ft DCMBR
by Wonderland
The Bay Area rising star teams up with LA-bred singer DCMBR for a simmering R&B number. With ethereal vocals akin to Ariana Grande, the Bay Area artist first made waves with her body-shaking hit “Hands On Me”, and has been honing her hypnotic fusion of soulful vocals, trapped-out production and earworm melodies ever since.
Bay Area Artist Thuy Reflects on Identity, Music
by NBC Bay Area
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Marcus Washington chats with Thuy, a 29-year-old independent artist who is making her music on her own terms.
Meet Pop Artist: Thuy
by OAII
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