Los Angeles-based and New York-raised artist, Shanghai Phantom, is a genre-defying singer-songwriter and rap lyricist. Originally from Shanghai, China, Phantom is known for his unique blend of the Alternative R&B sound and Trap Soul music, while also writing songs both in English and Chinese. His debut mixtape, “Asian Spice,” featured a diverse lineup of artists and included the hit single “Du Yueh-Sheng,” which achieved over 40 million streams globally.

Raised by his grandparents, Shanghai Phantom spent his childhood in the vibrant French Concession area of Shanghai, absorbing both Western and Chinese cultures. In 2015, he moved to New York for school, where he received classical music training, and later relocated to West Hollywood, LA, fully pursuing his music career.

By 2024, Phantom had performed with notable artists like CHASETHEMONEY, Justin Park, REI AMI, and Ted Park. He also released the collaborative single “Water On My Wrist” with Ted, received great feedback from respected industry people like CHIKA, D Smoke, and Dumbfounded. As co-founder and main songwriter of D4 Music Record Label, he has earned a diamond record and four gold records. Now a prominent new force in the LA Asian music scene, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between East Asia and North America.