Mad Tsai
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Jonathan "Mad" Tsai | |
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| Born | Jonathan Tsai July 13, 2001 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (Double Major in Music Industry / History and English) |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Artful lyrics on experiences navigating mental health, bullying, self-love,sexuality and identity. |
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| Website | https://www.madtsai.com/ |
Jonathan Tsai (born July 13, 2001),[1][2] known professionally by his stage name Mad Tsai, is an American-born Taiwanese-Peruvian singer-songwriter who rose to significance on TikTok under the username "madsteaparty", where he uploads clips of songs. His first viral hit, "Young Nights" was released in April 2020, in which he addressed feelings of regret and uncertainty after high school.[3]
In late 2020, Tsai's breakthrough single "Boy Bi", which he used to come out to his mother, was based on his own experiences of how complicated it is to navigate one's sexuality.[4] The song vent viral reaching over 1.1 million views on TikTok by the beginning of 2021. Later, a studio recording of the song was also published with enhanced lyrics and beat.[4][5]
His latest EP, "teenage nightmare", was released on October 10, 2024, in which he outlines about his traumatic childhood and difficulty growing-up.[6][7]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Mad Tsai began his musical journey at a young age. He started writing music and performing at local shows when he was 13 years old, focusing on themes such as mental health, bullying, self-love, and identity. During his teenage years, he was involved in his school's marching band and choir, and he picked up the ukulele in high school.[1][3]
Mad Tsai was a student at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he pursued a dual major in Music Industry, History and English. He was also a member of UCLA's a cappella group, Resonance.[2][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mad Tsai age, hometown, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ a b "Take a Seat at Mad Tsai's Tea Party". Rice & Spice. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ a b Quan, Ryan (2024-07-03). "It's Mad Tsai's World and We're Just Living in It". JoySauce. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ a b "Mad Tsai – Boy Bi". A1234. 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ a b Collier, Jennifer (2023-01-30). "Mad Tsai Presents "Stacy's Brother": An Interview With The Artist". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ mad tsai (2024-10-10). Mad Tsai - teenage nightmare (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-10-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ "teenage nightmare by Mad Tsai". Genius. Retrieved 2024-10-18.