Also known as Kai Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Nationality Canadian | Name Alessia Gasperis-Brigante Years active 2008–present | |
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Birth name Alessia De Gasperis-Brigante Instruments Vocalspianokeyboardsguitar Albums 22 months LP, Kai, Kai's Cape Town Lounge Similar Profiles | ||
Kai A.K.A Alessia De Gasperis-Brigante
Alessia De Gasperis-Brigante (born 17 March 1990), known professionally as Kai, is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. Kai is notable for collaborating with various prominent figures in the music industry, and appears on the hit "Never Be like You".
Contents
- Kai AKA Alessia De Gasperis Brigante
- Kai Song
- Background and education
- Early career
- Breakthrough
- Featured singles
- Songs
- References
Kai Song
Background and education
Kai went to Bishop Strachan School, notable for its various alumni, including actress Laurie Holden. She is the granddaughter of deceased Italian-Canadian billionaire Alfredo De Gasperis.
Kai derives her name from the Japanese word 'kai', which means 'change'. She claims to be something new in music and she only wants "to relate [and] share her stories with her fans and anyone who will lend their ear".
Early career
In 2011, Kai released her debut extended play 11:11, which included her debut single "I Choose Me", which is frequently used in campaigns for First Choice Haircutters. The EP received minimal promotion and did not impact any charts.
In 2012, Kai teamed up with Montreal dubstep group Adventure Club on the track "Need Your Heart", which features Kai's vocals and writing. The song has been remixed by several artists, including Minnesota, Crywolf, and Candyland. The track peaked at number 2 on the iTunes Electronic music chart.
Breakthrough
Kai collaborated with Diplo on his EP Revolution, co-writing and appearing on the title track "Revolution". She lent her vocals to the track "Crawl" by Childish Gambino for his second studio album Because the Internet.
In 2014, Kai wrote "Sweet Talker", which was produced by Diplo, the title track from Jessie J's third studio album of the same name which was released in October 2014. She claims to have written the song with Rihanna in mind. In 2015, she was featured on Skrillex and Diplo's collaborative project Jack Ü's debut album on a track entitled "Mind", which she wrote.
In 2016, Kai wrote and was featured on the track "Never Be like You" by Australian electronic musician Flume. It reached number one in Australia and the top 20 in the United States, as well as becoming an international hit and her first song to top the iTunes Electronic music chart.
Featured singles
Songs
Say You'll StayKai · 1998
Never Be Like YouSkin · 2016
Maybe It's Better This WayThe Promise · 2013