Luke Chiang Teams with Jesse Barrera & Albert Posis on “What Can I Do?”

After making a powerful return to music earlier this year, rising Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Luke Chiang continues to captivate with his latest single, “what can i do?” — a retro-tinged pop-soul collaboration featuring Filipino-American breakout artists Jesse Barrera and Albert Posis. The track marks the second release from Luke’s much-anticipated debut full-length album, slated for Q1 2026.

Blending nostalgic grooves, silky instrumentation, and lush vocal harmonies, “what can i do?” highlights Luke’s evolution as both a vocalist and storyteller. The song captures the quiet unease that lingers in a relationship when something feels off — even if you can’t quite put it into words.

“It’s about struggling to find the source of unspoken tension in a relationship, but still embracing it — flaws and all — because it’s your person, and you’re good together,” Luke shares.

Co-written with Jesse Barrera and Albert Posis, two of the most respected names in the Asian-American music scene, the song came together in a spontaneous creative session.

“We had just finished writing a mellow, folk-inspired track when Jesse and Albert started playing around with this new chord progression and drum groove,” Luke recalls. “Within minutes, I knew it was something completely different — uptempo, punchy, and soulful. It was a sound I hadn’t explored before.”

“what can i do?” follows the success of Luke’s comeback single “terrible4u,” which quickly gained traction on major regional streaming playlists and expanded his reach across Southeast Asia and beyond. Since returning from a two-year vocal hiatus, Luke has been steadily reclaiming his space in the global R&B and pop landscape — and fans have been listening closely.

With early hits like “May I Ask,” “Paragraphs,” and “Shouldn’t Be,” Luke quietly built a loyal international following for his smooth blend of R&B, soul, and modern pop. Today, he commands over 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, ranking among the Top 100 Progressive R&B Artists worldwide (Chartmetric). His strongest fanbase lies in Southeast Asia, with top audiences in Indonesia (#2), the Philippines (#3), Malaysia (#4), Thailand (#6), Taiwan (#8), and Singapore (#10).

With “what can i do?”, Luke Chiang continues to expand his artistry — fusing vintage soul textures with heartfelt storytelling — while amplifying the Asian-American voice through music that feels deeply personal yet universally resonant.