FIG - Topic

An artist seeking self-expression with a DIY attitude, FIG turns everyday activities and emotions into creative output. A Malaysian indie pop/R&B artist living in NYC, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter had a breakout year in 2022. She released her debut project, BUD, in November 2022 and embarked on U.S. tours in support of dhruv and Tiffany Day.

FIG began making music in high school, writing and recording snippets to share on social media when she was feeling alone. It wasn’t long before she started writing full songs, which she would design cover artwork for, while directing and editing music videos to accompany them. Prior to the release of BUD, she introduced herself with a pair of EPs, Su Su and The Fluke, in 2020.

Before settling in NYC in 2019, change had been a constant in FIG’s life. She moved between 10 different schools through childhood and adolescence. Her parents’ jobs demanded it, spending time living in the Philippines, Shanghai, Singapore, Beijing, and Frankfurt. Finding it difficult to forge strong friendships and having a hard time expressing and channeling her emotions, she grew comfortable with being by herself. Music kept her company - and eventually became an outlet for her own self-expression.

Having found a community of collaborators in NYC including producers such as MICHELLE’s Julian Kaufman and Charlie Kilgore and Huck, FIG is making the music she wants to make.