Hailing from Taiwan, singer, songwriter, and artist sykii is rapidly making her mark on the global music scene by crafting a sound that defies easy categorisation. An artist who has appeared on our radar several times, most recently with ‘Heaven’, sykii is fierce, independent, and destined to make her mark.
Her new self-produced track, 'Oriental', is a prime example of her boundary-pushing approach, a bold and inventive slice of UK Garage that feels both familiar and entirely fresh. The song is an instantly engaging and wonderfully relentless cut, grabbing you with its dynamic, rapid-fire beats. It layers a classic UK Garage rhythm with magnetic grooves and haunting female vocal textures, creating a sense of longing and intimacy. This combination is a testament to sykii’s diverse musical palette, which draws from R&B, rap, and rock, and her deep-seated belief in artistic freedom.
Throughout the track, she seamlessly blends these influences with a fluidity that showcases a sound driven by innovation and individuality, continuously pushing the boundaries of what music can be. Lyrically, as sykii shared, the song “unfolds as a cinematic journey of desire, culture, and transcendence—where rhythm breathes poetry and vivid storytelling meets precise wordplay.”
Sykii’s ability to create a sense of place and narrative within the UK Garage framework is a highlight, and it's a genre known for its ability to meld various influences. The UK Garage scene has always been a melting pot, and sykii's track exemplifies this ethos, bringing her unique cultural perspective to a genre that has a long history of embracing global sounds.
‘Oriental’ is a sharp and profound statement from an artist who isn’t afraid to experiment and take her sound into new realms. With its infectious beat and thoughtful lyricism, sykii delivers a song that is as suitable for the club as it is for a late-night listen.
You can stream ‘Oriential’ above, and for more from sykii, be sure to follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
