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Jonathan Andrew 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, and now has over 19 million streams on Spotify. Later, a studio recording of the song was also published with enhanced lyrics and beat.[4][5]
His 2021 single, "killer queen" gained over 50 million streams on Spotify, and the song immediately opening with a dramatic wall of sound complete with an electric guitar solo climax at the bridge.[6]
On November 24, 2022, Tsai released "Stacy's Brother", which surpassed 29 million streams on Spotify and 12 million streams on YouTube.[6][7]
His latest EP, "teenage nightmare", was released on October 10, 2024, in which he outlines about his traumatic childhood and difficulty growing-up.[8][9]
Early life and education
editMad 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]
Tsai started his musical career as a bedroom pop artist posting music online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though he had a significant fanbase before the pandemic, Tsai’s audience dramatically increased during lockdown when TikTok surged in popularity.[6]
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]
Personal life
editTsai is openly bisexual,[4] and many of his songs are based on experiences of his own sexuality. He came out to his mother on December 15, when he posted a video on his TikTok where he shared his breakthrough hit, “Boy Bi” with her as they sat in the car.[10]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- teenage nightmare (2024)
EPs
edit- homecoming! (2022)
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Bi | 2020 | homecoming! |
| Boy Bi (Acoustic) | 2020 | Non-album single |
| that friend | 2021 | homecoming! |
| heartbreak honeymoon | 2021 | homecoming! |
| killer queen | 2021 | homecoming |
| stacy's brother | 2022 | teenage nightmare |
| in my head | 2023 | teenage nightmare |
| mad's world | 2023 | teenage nightmare |
| boys beware | 2023 | teenage nightmare |
| all-american bitch! | 2024 | teenage nightmare |
See also
editReferences
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 c "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.
- ^ a b c Collier, Jennifer (2023-01-30). "Mad Tsai Presents "Stacy's Brother": An Interview With The Artist". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ mad tsai (2022-11-23). Mad Tsai - stacy's brother (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-10-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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.
- ^ birth; writer, Devin is a freelance; blogger; geekdom, playwright in the Philadelphia area His teenage love of gay entertainment resulted in a young adulthood writing about (2021-01-12). "Bi TikToker Mad Tsai Came Out To His Mom By Playing His Music - Instinct Magazine". Retrieved 2024-10-22.