February 6th, 2026 — Following a powerful return to music in 2025, rising Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Luke Chiang releases his long-awaited album 'TYPHOON'. The album marks a defining moment in Luke's journey — one shaped by loss, resilience, and a determined comeback after a vocal condition temporarily took away his ability to sing. Out now, 'TYPHOON' is both a personal reckoning and a confident step forward for an artist reconnecting with longtime fans while reaching new audiences across Southeast Asia and beyond. Fans can stream the album HERE.
The album's origins trace back to a difficult chapter in Luke's life. Six years ago, shortly after a visit to Taiwan during typhoon season, he lost his ability to sing due to a vocal condition that forced him into an extended hiatus. While the storm itself was not the cause, the timing became symbolic of the emotional turbulence that followed, marking the beginning of a bleak period when Luke was unable to do what he loved. 'TYPHOON' captures that inner upheaval, navigating themes of identity, family, love, and self-doubt, amid a time of emotional turbulence. It's an earnest reflection of the coming-of-age while slowly healing a physical condition and learning to be an artist again.
The album features collaborations with a diverse lineup of breakout voices, including Filipino-Norwegian HILLARI, Filipino-American artists Albert Posis and Jesse Barrera, and Bren Joy. The focus track, "me & u", is a tender duet with HILLARI and explores choosing commitment despite both partners' insecurities. Built on warm synth textures, sweet bass lines, and tender yet expressive vocals, the song lands as an upbeat indie R&B pop ballad that feels fresh while remaining deeply familiar.
The album follows the breakout momentum of Luke's earlier singles, "terrible4u", "what can i do?", and "say that!", which quickly made waves across regional streaming platforms. These releases landed on high-visibility playlists and introduced Luke's music to a new generation of listeners, particularly across Southeast Asia. Since his return, his steady output and emotional transparency have resonated deeply, reaffirming his place within the contemporary pop and R&B landscape.
Luke Chiang has long built success on his own terms. Early tracks such as "May I Ask", "Paragraphs", and "Shouldn't Be" quietly built a global following, anchored by his signature blend of R&B, soul, and modern pop sensibilities. Today, he boasts over 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and recently ranked among the top 100 progressive R&B artists globally (Chartmetric). His strongest audience continues to be in Southeast Asia, with top listener markets including Indonesia (#2), the Philippines (#3), Malaysia (#4), Thailand (#6), Taiwan (#8), and Singapore (#10).
With 'TYPHOON', Luke Chiang delivers his most personal and fully realised work to date, solidifying a career defined by patience, authenticity, and emotional connection. As his story continues to unfold, this album stands as both a comeback and a clear signal of what's still to come, cementing Luke Chiang as an artist to watch in the time to come.
'TYPHOON' Tracklisting:
1. twenty something
2. me & u feat. HILLARI
3. tailspin feat. Bren Joy
4. heaven
5. what can i do? feat. Albert Posis & Jesse Barrera
6. playing dead
7. terrible4u
8. say that!
9. deserve this
10. good company feat. Jesse Barrera
11. shoes
12. arizona feat. Julles
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