Riding the wave of a powerful return to music and the momentum of two viral singles, rising Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Luke Chiang unveils his latest track, “say that!”—the final single from his upcoming debut LP, slated for release in Q1 2026. The release marks another confident stride forward for an artist who has carefully reintroduced himself following a two-year vocal hiatus, reconnecting with longtime fans while drawing in new listeners around the world. The new single is now available to stream.
Bright on the surface yet emotionally charged underneath, “say that!” is an upbeat indie-pop heartbreak anthem that disguises lingering pain beneath glossy R&B and electronic-leaning harmonies. Driven by an infectious melody that stays long after the final note, the track captures the emotional tension of choosing to walk away from someone you still love—balancing warmth, vulnerability, and quiet regret.
“It’s about regretting words unsaid after leaving somebody you’re still in love with—wishing they knew there were times you genuinely wanted to spend the rest of your lives together, despite walking away in the end,”
— Luke Chiang
The release follows the breakout success of Luke’s recent singles “terrible4u” and “what can i do?”, which together are averaging an impressive 750,000 weekly streams on Spotify. Both tracks quickly gained traction across major regional playlists, expanding his reach throughout Southeast Asia and beyond while introducing his music to a new generation of listeners. Since his return, Luke’s consistent output and emotional candor have reaffirmed his place within the contemporary pop and R&B landscape.
Luke Chiang’s rise has always been built on his own terms. Early releases such as “May I Ask,” “Paragraphs,” and “Shouldn’t Be” quietly cultivated a global following, defined by his signature fusion of R&B, soul, and modern pop. Today, he commands more than 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and was recently ranked among the top 100 progressive R&B artists worldwide by Chartmetric.
While his audience spans the globe, Luke’s strongest fanbase remains in Southeast Asia, where he consistently ranks among the most-streamed artists. The region dominates his top listener markets, including Indonesia (#2), the Philippines (#3), Malaysia (#4), Thailand (#6), Taiwan (#8), and Singapore (#10).
With “say that!” setting the stage and a debut album on the horizon—featuring contributions from HILLARI, Bren Joy, Jesse Barrera, and Albert Posis—Luke Chiang continues to shape a career defined by patience, authenticity, and a deeply emotional connection with listeners worldwide.
