Born and raised in the charming province of Naples, Kina’s journey is a true success story for fellow musicians. Indeed, he went from a self-releasing artist to becoming the first Italian artist to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify with an original song.
His music speaks volumes, bridging the gap between lo-fi aesthetics and mainstream appeal. We find the track ‘Get You The Moon’ at the heart of Kina’s rise. Utilizing the talents of writer and vocalist Snøw, ‘Get You The Moon’ saw a snowball effect on social media. ‘Get You The Moon’ flooded TikTok For You pages all over the globe and went viral on Soundcloud, earning its status as a viral sensation. The single’s unique flavor of melancholy lo-fi brought to the forefront a new sound; before Kina, very few lo-fi producers had reached the global success and recognition that Kina has seen since its release.
In Kina’s own words, “I didn’t look for fame, for success, or clicks. I just wanted to express myself“. It’s this genuine passion for music that has propelled Kina to global stardom, earning him platinum certifications in multiple countries and billions of streams across various platforms. Through this self-expression, his signature blend of melancholic lo-fi pioneered a wave in ‘bedroom pop,’ and continues to reach billions of people across the globe. Kina is now based in Lisbon and boasts 20+ platinum discs worldwide, 15 billion YouTube streams, and sat at #2 on Billboard’s Top TV Songs Chart with ‘Get You The Moon’.
