Thai refugee artists Star2 and Seko release “Once In A While“, the heartfelt new single and music video. Both born in the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand, the artists draw on their rich cultural heritage with the song almost entirely sung in the Ka-ren language and the music video filmed in Thailand.
“Once In A While” features poignant lyrics that reflect the deep emotions of longing and love, such as “My tears I secretly wipe them away by myself / I love you so much, so whatever you say is never wrong / Iโll chase after you over a hundred times”. Tugging at your heartstrings, the song is beautifully layered with rich harmonies, delicate piano notes, and a backdrop of female vocals that evoke a sense of connection that feels both intimate and distant. As both artists deliver their verses with raw, unfiltered emotion, the feeling of lost love is one that is never forgotten.
Refugee pop meets hip hop artistย Star2ย fled his refugeeย camp as a child whenthe Burmese Armydestroyed their village and attacked them in the middle of the night.ย Faced with overwhelming heartache and loss growing up,ย Star2ย found his solace in music. He has collaborated with the likes ofย Soulja Boy, $tupid Young, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophyย Bino, YSN Flow, and MarMar Osoย just to name a few.ย Now,ย Star2ย is on aย mission toย elevate the next generation of Ka-ren and Asian Artists.ย