A bold fresh voice in Contemporary R&B emerges from New York City with a sound built on emotion, escape, and energy.
Los Angeles, CA, California, United States, November 15, 2025 — In a city that never sleeps, where dreams blur with neon and noise, a rising kind of force is quietly taking shape. His name is RUNNAN—an artist, songwriter, and producer from China now based in New York City—and with the release of his self-titled EP “runnan,” he opens a door to a realm where emotions swirl like smoke in slow motion and melodies carry both heartbreak and light.
Released on October 3, 2025, “runnan” is a seven-track collection that breathes with an unmistakable sincerity. It’s dreamy, bold, and deeply human—a sonic diary of moments caught between fantasy and reality, of feelings too big to name. From the opening notes of “AIR” to the euphoric outro “SHINE A LIGHT,” the project unfolds through late-night skies, rain-soaked memories, and the quiet corners of love and solitude.
Everything you hear—the writing, production, instrumentation, and arrangement—was crafted solely by RUNNAN himself. That sense of independence runs through every track. The production glows with warmth and color, built around textured synths, layered harmonies, and R&B grooves that nod to nostalgia while remaining distinctly modern. His voice, soulful yet tender, moves through the mix with transparency that’s rare and magnetic.
Having played piano since the age of four and started creating his own songs as a teenager, RUNNAN has spent years shaping his sound into something personal and refined. This record represents his growth—musically and emotionally—a collection of everything he’s learned and felt in the process of becoming an artist.
“runnan” was written and produced entirely in The Melting Pot, where the artist found both inspiration and solitude. The EP captures that rhythm—at times vibrant, at times introspective. It’s a mixture of emotion and imagination, where moments of escape sit beside the most honest confessions. There’s tension, release, and a kind of quiet courage that holds it all together.
Across its 24-minute runtime, “runnan” moves like a reverie sequence stitched together from memories and moods. Each song offers a glimpse into a space where vulnerability and escapism coexist—where one can feel both lost and found in the same breath.
In “AIR,” RUNNAN opens with a gentle ache, chasing memories that linger in the night sky. “I will strike, that feeling in the air…” he sings, his voice gliding across a minimalist beat that feels intimate and infinite. “BONAFIDE” follows with warmth and groove—a love song that balances elegance and playfulness, filled with cosmic imagery and quiet confidence. Then comes “HYPNOTIZE,” a sonic trance that swells and shimmers, where love and longing blur into one surreal moment suspended in time.
By “LONELY LONELY,” the tempo lifts but the emotion deepens. It’s the kind of track that pulses under city lights—a dance of desire and distance, loneliness and connection. With each beat, RUNNAN’s voice feels like an embrace, drawing listeners closer to his vision. “RAINY DAY” continues that thread, carrying a sense of longing and reflection that feels timeless. It’s the soundtrack to missing someone you can’t forget—soft, cinematic, and heartbreakingly alive.
When “HOLD U TIGHT” arrives, the EP reaches its emotional core. It’s a confession disguised as a dreamscape—a song that moves through uncertainty with tenderness and devotion. And by the time “SHINE A LIGHT” closes the project, there’s a glow of resolution. Hope cuts through the melancholy, and enthusiasm turns clear and renewed. “While we’re underneath the moving stars,” he sings, “at least right now we don’t have to part.”
The record speaks with cinematic scope, yet it stays rooted in real experience. It draws from nights of reflection, from moments of uncertainty, and from a desire to build a space of atmosphere in a world that often moves too fast. “runnan” carries a mix of vulnerability and confidence—music that allows both escape and recognition, all built on truthfulness.
There’s also something quietly revolutionary about “runnan” – RUNNAN focuses on substance. His sound is rooted in truth, crafted with care and conviction. The songs shimmer with emotional intelligence that recalls the best of R&B’s golden years, but with a modern spirit that’s entirely his own.
RUNNAN stands as a distinctive presence in the Contemporary R&B scene—a creator who moves without boundaries, who builds meaning through sound rather than image. He’s an artist whose identity enriches his art, and his approach carries both subtlety and strength.
That sentiment—rooted in sincerity and passion—echoes throughout “runnan.” It’s a record that doesn’t need to announce itself; it hums with quiet power. It invites listeners to breathe, to drift, to feel. It’s music for the hours between dusk and dawn, when the city quiets down and emotions get louder.
“It’s an energy thing,” RUNNAN says—a thought that captures the heartbeat of the entire project. That inspiration isn’t just in the sound, but in the feeling behind it: intimate, cinematic, and deeply alive. “runnan” isn’t bound by genre—it’s an experience that moves through emotion, rhythm, and reflection.
With his self-titled debut, RUNNAN steps forward as an artist with focus and depth—someone translating feeling into form with honesty and precision. The EP is both a revelation and a starting point, a snapshot of where he is and where he’s heading.
“runnan” is now available on all major streaming platforms. Stay connected with RUNNAN for exclusive updates: Instagram | Spotify | Apple
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