Keshi's 'Requiem' Explores His Artistic Evolution

Hypebeast

31-05-2025

Requiemmarks a profound new chapter for Casey Luong, better known asKeshi. After the worldwide success of his 2022 debut albumGabriel,the artist opted to deliver a more introspective and experimental journey, delving into the nuances of vocal tones, lyricism and the raw artistry of performance.
In a recent conversation withHBXas part of his merch launch, Keshi shared that he's adopting a new mindset towards his craft. 'I'm starting to treat my body as a medium to create art, and seeing it that way, I think, is a lot healthier,' he explained. This new approach allows the art to sometimes precede his own evolving tastes, acknowledging that appreciation for a creation might come with time. For him,Requiemis more than just an emotional reflection — it's a documentary of his creative evolution.
To commemorate his success, Keshi is throwing it back with a vinyl release of his debut EPTHE REAPER.The LP is pressed on classic black vinyl and housed in a standard jacket, and features all four of the original tracks.
'I always think that [RequiemandGabrielare] not supposed to necessarily be connected or intertwined, like once the album's done, you close the cover on that book and you move on to the next thing, he said.' Ahead of theRequiemmerch launch at the HBX, he sat down to discuss the album's genesis, his evolving personal style, and the intriguing duality between his public persona, Keshi, and his private self, Casey.
Read Keshi's full interview onHBX Journal.THE REAPERvinyl LP is set to drop on May 31 at 9 p.m. HKT (9 a.m. EST), exclusively onHBX.