Karencici Lam

Karen Lam (, born January 12, 1998), better known by her stage name Karencici, is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her Mandopop, R&B and hip-hop influenced music which often blends Mandarin and English lyrics. She spent part of her childhood in Hainan, and took piano, dance, and singing lessons that her grandmother enrolled her in. At the age of 14, she signed up to audition for Super Idol in Los Angeles alongside her mother. Lam then moved to Taipei to pursue a career in the Mandopop music industry. She later adopted the stage name Karencici, basing it on a nickname her grandmother gave her as a child.

As of February 2022, she has written over 400 songs, including songs for Jolin Tsai, The self-produced EP consists of three English-language R&B tracks, including "Go On", which features Korean-American rapper Junoflo and marked her debut on Taiwanese radio. earning her a nomination for Best New Artist at the 30th Golden Melody Awards. Reflecting on the album in a 2023 interview, she admitted it was "not very Karencici at all" as she did not have much musical or creative input during its creation, and no longer felt it reflected herself "personally or stylistically".

In 2021, Karencici joined PanThePack, a Chinese hip-hop group formed and led by Jackson Wang, alongside J.Sheon and Ice. Their single "Buzz" was released on August 28, followed by their 10-track debut album, The Pack, in September.

Her second album, 99% Angel, was released in 2022. It was named one of the "Best Asian Hip Hop and R&B [albums] of 2022 (So Far)" in April 2022 by HipHopDX, and earned her a nomination for Best Female Mandarin Singer at the 33rd Golden Melody Awards. The following year, in May 2023, Karencici released her second EP, Everybody Loves Me. She described it as a "super pop album", that was "light, bright, and playful for the audience". Sung Han-bin, and Karina of Aespa, who performed the song at her 26th birthday celebration in 2026. In April 2026, "Hard to Say" debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Taiwan Songs chart, and peaked at number 6 in May 2026.

Karencici released her third album Made for You in late 2024. The album, which combines rock and R&B elements with English and Mandarin lyrics, was released on June 19, 2026, and followed by a supporting concert held in Taipei in July 2026.

Personal life Karencici is in a relationship with Kvn, who is also her frequent musical collaborator as a songwriter, producer and music video director. The pair met at a Starbucks restaurant in Taipei and bonded over their shared interest in music.

Discography

Studio albums Sha Yan (2018) 99% Angel (2021) Made for You (2024) Loser (2026)

Extended plays Blow Up (2018) Everybody Loves Me (2023)

Awards and nominations 30th Golden Melody Awards (2019): Nominated for Best New Artist for SHA YAN 10th Golden Indie Music Awards (2019): Won Best R&B Single for "Timeless" 33rd Golden Melody Awards (2022): Nominated for Best Female Mandarin Singer for 99% Angel

Filmography The Victims' Game (2024) - Yuan Chi-Ling