When King Fear graduated from Stanford University, he could have chosen the traditional, stable route of an elite college alum. Instead, he decided to build a music career. It’s his way of answering the question: “what happens when you finally stop playing it safe?”

Now, King Fear is blazing a path for Asian-American artists in the music industry. The name King Fear is inspired by Shakespeare’s play King Lear - a tribute to his focus on meaningful writing and theatrical stage presence. They’re on full display any time he performs live in his signature black-and-white outfit, singing with a voice that toys with control and collapse.

King Fear is 22 years old, 100% independent, and based in New York City.