too foreign for here, too foreign for home

Born in China and raised in the US from age 11, Bohan Phoenix crafts a dynamic sound, blending East and West with bilingual English-Mandarin rap that mirrors his dual identity. Drawing from the raw storytelling of Lauryn Hill and Tupac, his music mixes personal experiences with keen observations of the world. Since 2017, he’s divided his time between Brooklyn’s creative core and Asia’s dynamic hubs—Shanghai, Tokyo, Taipei—channeling their cultural currents into his music.

Bohan’s artistry drives a global dialogue, with high-profile collaborations including Higher Brothers, VaVa, 9m88, Powers Pleasant, Ryan Hemsworth, Dumbfoundead, and Benji B. His work has garnered praise from Complex, The Fader, NPR, and Billboard, and in 2022, he modeled for the prestigious Pirelli Calendar alongside icons like Iggy Pop and Cher. His tracks have amplified platforms like Netflix, Disney, Comedy Central, and NBA2K, with electrifying performances at NBA halftime shows for the Clippers and Nets.

In 2024, Bohan’s debut Chinese album cemented his influence as a cultural innovator. He became a Marshall Headphones ambassador and led Red Bull’s Lunar New Year Culture Clash in New York. His music powered campaigns for Vita Tea, a Lululemon project with F1, and partnerships with Hennessy, Beats by Dre, Vans, Pirelli, and Audemars Piguet. In 2025, Bohan launched his single Great Wall of America, continuing to shape culture with bold releases.