Khai Zhen Yap
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Bahasa Malaysia
main genres
Pop
R&B
Hip-Hop
Trap
Commercial
Alternative
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vocal range
Khai is a Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop artist and producer based in Kuala Lumpur, whose fresh, vibrant and highly contemporary approach to song production will infuse your ideas with an unprecedented level of energy, emotional density and drive.


With over 3 intense years of professional experience and a degree in Contemporary Music & Audio Technology with first-class honours, Khai Zhen Yap has quickly become one of the most sought-after beatmakers and producers in South East Asia for English or Mandarin Pop, R&B and contemporary styles. He's spent the last few years working with various local Malaysian and international artists including NYK, SHN, TY:DEL or MAD, with singles featured on numerous Spotify & Apple Music Editorial Playlists, likewise making it into main rotations of high-traffic radios and climbing charts locally & internationally. Khai's reputation and presence have been thoroughly imprinted in his hometown Malaysia with features in major medias and fashion brands including CROSSOVER, HipPort Official, JUICE MY, FreeMalaysiaToday, Music Press Asia, just to name a few.

His musical style is surrounded by the genres of Pop/R&B. Having lived and worked previously in the US, he is profoundly influenced by the American culture, songwriting and arrangement styles. Khai’s exquisite skills and experience in vocal production, including backing vocals arrangement and harmonies, ensures that the artist's vision is always at the center of his creativity. On top of that, his knowledge in Asian/American-influenced sounds in beats and music production keep landing him numerous collaborations and permanent demand from top-tier artists and songwriters in Asia.

Khai's happy to work with your song ideas in the form of audio files, which he can take as a starting point to craft his beats to.

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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

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SSL 2+
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It's been a pleasure working with Khai. Always been a fan of his work and he was really efficient. He is able to get my direction on the first go, quite a fun guy too! Definitely work with him again in the future. Superb work!
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Hao You
Singer, Artist
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Khai's extremely easy to work with, while he provides an industry-standard product. Not to mention fast and efficient. Looking forward to the next project!
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Jonathan Elisha
Producer, Lead Guitarist from Lxcid
5 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Super easy to work with, fast and efficient. Will absolutely work with him again in the future. Made the song even more epic.
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Daven
Artist, Singer
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