Kris Wu debuts first new single under Universal Music Group
BEIJING: Singer-actor Kris Wu has released his first single under the Universal Music Group label. He had just signed up last month.
Kris had co-written the song Like That with Atlanta-based record producer and songwriter, FKi 1st.
The producer is known for his collaborations with the likes of rapper, 2 Chainz, and hip-hop trio, Migos.
“Like That has a chill summer time vibe. It feels dreamy and trippy, taking you to another world,” said Kris. “The song is about seeing a beautiful girl across the room and taking a chance on what could happen next.”
He will soon release the accompanying video that will feature Kiwi Victoria’s Secret model, Stella Maxwell. The song is set to appear on his upcoming debut album, which is slated for release later this year.
Last October, Kris, who was born in Guangzhou, became the first Chinese artist to reach number one on the US iTunes Chart, thanks to his smash hit single Deserve, which featured an appearance by American rapper, Travis Scott.
His other hits include July, 6, B.M. and Juice. If you don’t know his music, you might recognise him from his work as an actor, starring in the DJ Caruso action blockbuster, XxX: Return of Xander Cage and Luc Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
This February, Kris was signed up as an ambassador for the NFL and became the first Chinese artist to perform his songs at Super Bowl Live.