Alice Longyu Gao is a

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singer, songwriter, DJ, and

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currently based in New York City and Los Angeles. Their music has been noted for its "bold

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" production. Their music has been featured on BBC Radio as "Tune of The Week," and "Women of Choice" by

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on Apple Music.

History

Gao was born and raised in

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, China. Gao moved to the United States at the age of 17 to attend

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for a

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in philosophy and completed

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University's Summer Program in Kyoto, Japan for Asian Religious Studies. Gao started their art career by DJing events and soundtracking runway shows for

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, Hennessy, M.A.C Cosmetics,

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, 1 OAK Tokyo,

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, etc. As an editorial fashion producer and director, they produced and directed videos and shoots for publications such as V and

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Magazine. They also have done experiential art installation in collaboration with MOXY Time Square/

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during NYFW. Gao began releasing music independently in 2018 with early singles such as "Karma Is A Witch," and "Magnificroissant,". In 2019, as the 2nd artist (after

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) releasing on Dylan Brady's label Dog Show Records, Gao released the first set of many singles in collaboration with

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"Rich Bitch Juice" and "Dumb bitch Juice" "Rich Bitch Juice" received critical acclaim from musical journalists and it was No.3 on Lady Gaga's "Women of Choice" Apple Music playlist celebrating International Women's Day. Following the initial hype of the single Gao and Brady released a follow up remix compilation featuring

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, Count Baldor,

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and

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. Since then Gao has released several solo singles as well as collaborative singles with

Mura Masa Alexander Crossan (born 5 April 1996), also known by the stage name Mura Masa, is a Guernsey-born electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Crossan is best known for his song "Lovesick (Mura Masa song), Lovesick", which ...

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and

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. Gao released their debut EP in 2021 titled ''High Dragon and Universe''.

Activism

Identifying as a

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, Gao has participated in multiple campaigns and charity events for the

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community. Alice was featured in

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worldwide "Queer me out" campaign and the official NYC Pride campaign in 2017 & 2018. Both

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and Posture Magazine featured Alice's strong artistic voice for the community. Gao has also deejayed for the

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featuring

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from

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, as well as Patrick Starr's cosmetic collaboration launch event with M.A.C Cosmetics.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Footnotes

References

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