“BUT ACTUALLY,

SORRY I CARE” EP

Strike Audio, a music label specializing in licensing & sync deals for TV, signed me to complete a 5-song EP, which would be included in their music library and pitched to television shows.

Nothing about BASIC was basic!

I partnered with Filipino artist & producer Johann Regaya to create the songs. Once each song was approved by the label, we looped in an engineer to mix and master the project. I decided on the EP title “But Actually, Sorry I Care” (BASIC for short), as it embodies my emotional head space surrounding some of the topics discussed, such as generational trauma, corporate culture, and modern relationships. Despite some run-ins with Murphy’s Law, we finalized the EP and officially released it November 3, 2023!

The EP cover is the product of Thy Hoang, a talented graphic designer who is responsible for much of my recent artwork. She took my initial creative concept and executed it to perfection, giving the project a look that reflects the sound and themes.

APPLIED SKILLS

& TACTICS

  • Wrote all five songs using guidance from the label based on TV demand

  • Collaborated with graphic designer to capture the project’s look, linking audio with visual

  • Directed and edited music video for “Flip Flop,” which was filmed entirely with an Android phone

“BASIC” TRACK LIST

PTO

Flip Flop

Parent’s Favorite (ft. koi)

Fed Up

Mood Ring

FLIP FLOP

MUSIC VIDEO

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