10 Asian and AAPI Artists to Add to Your Summer Playlist ASAP

For many of us, this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month feels particularly important given the current climate of anti-Asian sentiment. Over the past year, as many countries around the world saw a surge in violence against Asian communities, AAPIs in the U.S. have been speaking up and sharing their stories like never before. A common theme found has been that the AAPI community has, for far too long, felt invisible in the U.S., especially in American media.

However, it seems that things may be starting to change with the increasing representation of Asians in Hollywood and the growing popularity of artists of Asian descent like BTS, Blackpink, and H.E.R. But there are so many other talented artists who have yet to receive much press in the U.S., so for AAPI Heritage Month, we are highlighting a handful of the amazing Asian and AAPI musicians who deserve a spot on your summer playlist.

Without further ado, here are 10 Asian and AAPI artists you should check out right now.