XTIE

Cristie Lam (born ), known professionally as XTIE, is a Hong Kong record producer, singer, and songwriter. Her musical style incorporates dance-pop, electronic music, House, Drum & Bass, and UK garage.

Life and career Early life and education XTIE was born and raised in Hong Kong. She learned to play the piano and synthesizers, and participated in musical theatre.

She debuted as a solo artist in 2020 with the single "Flower Town". She subsequently released several singles, including "Virgo". In 2023, XTIE released her debut EP, APOLLO-23, which included the singles "Spaceship", "Skin", and "Field of Gold". The track "Skin" was featured in the Recording Academy's Press Play series; she was the first artist from Hong Kong to appear in the series. She performed at the FOCUS Wales festival in 2023.

In 2024, XTIE released the single "Lost in Between" in collaboration with Finnish songwriter and musician Anniina Timonen. It was described as addressing themes such as imposter syndrome and the experiences of under-represented artists in the music industry. The collaboration began after the two artists first met at a K-pop songwriting camp in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially working together remotely before later meeting in person in Seoul to film the song's music video.

2025–present In August 2025, her single "Rocket Science" was included on the Spotify editorial playlist It's a Hit!. At the same year, XTIE released 852+, a single exploring the complex emotions of migration across Third culture kids and the wider diaspora.

Artistry Her work spans genres including dance-pop, House, Drum & Bass, and UK Garage. Her track "STAR POTENTIAL" combines UK Garage with elements of Cantonese folk melodies.

Personal life XTIE has eczema. She has stated that the condition influenced her perspective on body image and served as inspiration for her 2023 single "Skin."

Discography As lead artist Extended plays APOLLO-23 (2023)

Album Details APOLLO-23 (EP) Release Date: 2 June 2023 Label: XTIE Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Xmas Night Shift (2024)

Album Details Xmas Night Shift (EP) Release Date: 13 December 2024 Label: Solar Rye Records/The Cutest Label Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles "Flower Town" (2020) "Virgo" (2020) "Spaceship" (2023) "Skin" (2023) "Field of Gold (麥田看守員)" (2023) "New Classic" (2023) "Lost in Between" (2024) "Crying on the Plane" (2024) "+852" (2025) "Rocket Science" (2025) "Star Potential" (2025) "Anti Gravity" (2025)