Alice Longyu Gao
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{{Short description|Chinese musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name =
| image = Alice Longyu Gao Knockdown Center 2024.jpg
| alt = Gao looking down while playing a harp at an indoor live music setting; she is bathed with indigo light
| caption = Gao performing at Knockdown Center in New York City, New York, 2024
| birth_place = Bengbu, China
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|12|8}}
| origin = New York City, New York, U.S.
| genre = Hyperpop
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, DJ
| instruments = {{flatlist|
}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| label = Independent
| website = {{url|alg.world}}
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Alice Longyu Gao (Chinese: 愛麗絲龍宇高; born December 8, 1994) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ, and performance artist currently based in New York City and Los Angeles.{{cite web |last1=Maicki |first1=Salvatore |title=The ferocious come-up of Alice Longyu Gao |url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/04/08/alice-longyu-gao-gen-f-she-abunai-video-premiere-rich-bitch-juice |access-date=February 16, 2022 |publisher=The Fader}}{{cite web |last1=Irvin |first1=Jack |title=No One Else Sounds Like Alice Longyu Gao, Period |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/3181810/alice-longyu-gao-interview-high-dragonfly-and-universe/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013131420/http://www.mtv.com/news/3181810/alice-longyu-gao-interview-high-dragonfly-and-universe/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |publisher=MTV}} Her{{efn|Gao uses xe/xem/xyr neopronouns in addition to she/her and they/them.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Alice Longyu Gao shares otherwordly video for ‘Let’s Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire’ |url=https://diymag.com/news/alice-longyu-gao-video-lets-hope-heteros-fail-learn-and-retire |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=DIY |language=en}} This article uses she/her pronouns for consistency.{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao (@alicealice916) |url=https://www.instagram.com/alicealice916/ |access-date=March 13, 2023 |website=Instagram}}}} music has been noted for its "bold hyperpop" production.{{Cite web |last=Yu |first=Eda |date=August 26, 2021 |title=9 major new talents bringing bilingual music to the masses |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/g5g9q3/bilingual-musicians-2021 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=i-D |language=en}} Her music has been featured on BBC Radio as "Tune of The Week", and "Women of Choice" by Lady Gaga on Apple Music.{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2020 |title=Listen to Lady Gaga's new curated all-female playlist 'Women of Choice', ft Rosalia, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Rina Sawayama and more |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-lady-gagas-new-curated-all-female-playlist-women-of-choice-ft-rosalia-charli-xcx-st-vincent-rina-sawayama-and-more-2622063 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
Gao is known for her role in the early days of the hyperpop genre, stating "I feel like I am one of the creators of hyperpop. [That] won't change."{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao hopes their music makes it past your algorithm |url=https://www.thefader.com/2024/10/16/alice-longyu-gao-assembling-symbols-into-my-own-poetry-interview |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=The FADER |language=en}}
History
Gao was born and raised in Bengbu, China. She moved to the United States at the age of 17 to attend Boston University for a B.S. in philosophy and completed Harvard University's Summer Program in Kyoto, Japan for Asian Religious Studies.{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao |url=https://lpr.com/lpr_artists/alice-longyu-gao/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=LPR |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |first=Jill|last=Radsken |date=February 19, 2015|title=Alice Gao on her Harajuku-meets-fairies look |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2015/02/18/all-about-that-look/mqTZCGlcydaCI7Ialh2MkK/story.html |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=BostonGlobe.com |language=en-US}}
Gao started her art career by DJing events and soundtracking runway shows for Juicy Couture, Hennessy, M.A.C Cosmetics, MoMA, Parrish Art Museum, 1 OAK Tokyo, Nike, etc.{{Cite web |first=Edna |last=Mode|date=December 6, 2019 |title=Artist to Watch: Alice Longyu Gao |url=https://weownthenitenyc.com/artist-to-watch-alice-longyu-gao/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=We Own The Nite NYC |language=en-US}} As an editorial fashion producer and director, she produced and directed videos and shoots for publications such as V and Paper Magazine.{{Cite web |title=V Magazine Presents: Jackson Yee |url=https://vmagazine.com/article/v-magazine-presents-jackson-yee/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=V Magazine|date=April 22, 2019 }} She has also done experiential art installation in collaboration with MOXY Time Square/Marriott International during NYFW.{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2018 |title=A Look Inside Alice Longyu Gao's Pink & Furry NYFW Harajuku Beauty Bar |url=https://www.ahotellife.com/pericura-moxy-alice-gao/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=A Hotel Life}}
Gao began releasing music independently in 2018 with early singles such as "Karma Is A Witch" and "Magnificroissant".{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2018 |title=Alice Longyu Gao Is Feeling 'Magnificroissant' |url=https://www.papermag.com/alice-longyu-gao-magnificroissant-2611775727.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1?rebelltitem=1 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=Paper |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Fulton |first=Nick |date=June 21, 2019 |title=alice longyu gao is a badass sailor moon princess |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/mb84wb/alice-longyu-gao-karma-is-a-witch-video |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=i-D |language=en}}
In 2019, as the second artist after 100 gecs to release music on Dylan Brady's label Dog Show Records, Gao released the first set of many singles in collaboration with Brady, "Rich Bitch Juice" and "Dumb Bitch Juice".{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2019 |title=Drink Up! Alice Longyu Gao Is Swimming in 'Rich Bitch Juice' |url=https://www.papermag.com/alice-longyu-gao-juice-2641517317.html?rebelltitem=13#rebelltitem13?rebelltitem=13 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=Paper |language=en}} "Rich Bitch Juice" received critical acclaim from musical journalists and was on Lady Gaga's "Women of Choice" Apple Music playlist celebrating International Women's Day.{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao's "Rich Bitch Juice" is an Absolute Banger |url=https://vmagazine.com/article/alice-longyu-gaos-rich-bitch-juice-is-an-absolute-banger/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=V Magazine|date=December 6, 2019 }} Following the initial hype of the single Gao and Brady released a follow-up remix compilation featuring Laura Les, Count Baldor, Blu Detiger and HANA.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2020 |title=Alice Longyu Gao Gives Us a Refill of 'Rich Bitch Juice' |url=https://www.papermag.com/alice-longyu-gao-rbj-remix-2645733276.html |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=Paper |language=en}} Since then Gao has released several solo singles as well as collaborative singles with Mura Masa, Bülow and Alice Glass.{{Cite web |title=Alice Glass and Alice Longyu Gao are Irreplaceable on New Song "Legend" |url=https://floodmagazine.com/88821/listen-alice-glass-alice-longyu-gao-legend/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=Flood |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao, Mura Masa and Bülow link up on "She Abunai" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/02/25/alice-longyu-gao-mura-masa-bulow-she-abunai-2021 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=The Fader |language=en}}
Gao released her debut EP in 2021 titled High Dragon and Universe.{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Mo |title=Alice Longyu Gao: High Dragon and Universe |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/alice-longyu-gao-high-dragon-and-universe/ |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=February 16, 2022}} This was followed by Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire in 2023, the second in her trilogy.{{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao releases second debut EP Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/alice-longyu-gao-releases-second-debut-ep-lets-hope-heteros-fail-learn-and-retire |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}Gao announcing the EP, and planned 3rd instalment in the trilogy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk2MUqp4De/ In 2024, Gao released her album titled Assembling Symbols Into my Own Poetry, the third and last entry in her trilogy. {{Cite web |title=Alice Longyu Gao hopes their music makes it past your algorithm |url=https://www.thefader.com/2024/10/16/alice-longyu-gao-assembling-symbols-into-my-own-poetry-interview |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=The FADER |language=en}}
Activism
Identifying as a pansexual queer person, Gao has participated in multiple campaigns and charity events for the LGBTQ+ community.{{Cite magazine |last=Williams |first=Nick |date=June 21, 2019 |title=Alice Longyu Gao Reveals Sailor Moon-Inspired 'Karma Is a Witch' Video & Exclusive Summer of Pride Mix |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/alice-longyu-gao-summer-of-pride-playlist-exclusive-8517011/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Alice was featured in W Hotels worldwide "Queer me out" campaign and the official NYC Pride campaign in 2017 and 2018. Both OUT and Posture Magazine featured Alice's strong artistic voice for the community. Gao has also deejayed for the It Gets Better Project featuring Hayley Kiyoko, Miz Cracker from Rupaul's Drag Race, as well as Patrick Starr's cosmetic collaboration launch event with M.A.C Cosmetics.
Discography
= Extended plays =
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Album |
| scope="row" |"I Want My Hoe Time Back"
| rowspan="3" |2018 | rowspan="14" {{Non-album singles}} |
|---|
| scope="row" |"Magnificroissant" |
| scope="row" |"Chew!" |
| scope="row" |"Karma Is a Witch"
| rowspan="4" |2019 |
| scope="row" |"Scam" |
| scope="row" |"Dumb Bitch Juice" |
| scope="row" |"Rich Bitch Juice" |
| scope="row" |"Yung Piece of Shit Shut Up"
| rowspan="4" |2020 |
| scope="row" |"U Think U Can Fuck with Me Don't Ya" |
| scope="row" |"Quarantine Rly Sucks" |
| scope="row" |"I <3 Harajuku" {{small|(featuring Fraxiom)}} |
| scope="row" |"She Abunai" {{small|(featuring Mura Masa and Bülow)}} | rowspan="6" |2021 |
| scope="row" |"Crying at CVS" {{small|(with Kilder)}} |
| scope="row" |"Legend" {{small|(featuring Alice Glass)}} |
| scope="row" |"Underrated Popstar"
| rowspan="3" |High Dragon and Universe |
| scope="row" |"Kanpai" |
| scope="row" |"100 Boyfriends" |
| scope="row" |"To My White Boy Princess......"
| rowspan="4" |2022 | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Believe the Hype" {{small|(with Oli Sykes)}} | rowspan="5" | Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire |
| scope="row" |"Make U 3 Me" |
| scope="row" |"Monk" |
| scope="row" |"Hello Kitty"
| rowspan="2" |2023 |
| scope="row" |"Come 2 Brazil" |
| scope="row"|"Burn the Witch" {{small|(with Pvris and Tommy Genesis)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/pvris-teams-up-with-tommy-genesis-and-alice-longya-gao-for-for-brutal-new-single-burn-the-witch-3589040|title= PVRIS teams up with Tommy Genesis and Alice Longyu-Gao for for[sic] brutal new single ‘Burn The Witch|website=NME|date=February 17, 2024|access-date=March 23, 2024}} | rowspan="6" |2024 | F.I.L.T.H |
| scope="row" |"Lesbians <3"
| rowspan="5" | Assembling Symbols Into My Own Poetry |
| scope="row" |"Detective Alice 神探埃粒司" |
| scope="row" |"<3 Korean Girls" {{small|(featuring Mega Mongoliad)}} |
| scope="row" |"Bird W/O Nest" {{small|(featuring Danny Brown)}} |
| scope="row" |"Little Piggy" |
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