mikah Releases New Single “Escape,” the First Chapter of His Emotional Journey

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By iamraeiam | October 21, 2025

mikah takes listeners on a heartfelt journey of longing and self-discovery with his new single ‘Escape,’ the first chapter of his Homesick project.

Singer-songwriter mikah has unveiled his latest single, “Escape,” following his standout collaboration with American label 88rising on “Butterflies” in September. This release marks the first installment of mikah’s three-part single project, Homesick, exploring the tension between chasing one’s dreams and the pull of home.

“This song is based on my experiences in Hawaii. Joy, unhappiness, confusion — so many emotions were tangled together back then. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but I knew there had to be ‘something more.’ The title ‘Escape’ came from the feeling of longing to get out of a place that’s comfortable, but also ties you down. It’s not easy to leave the place where you grew up, but that’s the start of the journey to find your ‘true self,’” mikah explains.

“Escape” captures this delicate inner conflict with sparse, emotionally charged instrumentation and introspective lyrics. The track fuses R&B rhythms, indie pop clarity, and textured alternative rock guitar, building on the emotional depth of his previous hit, “so I don’t forget.” With this release, mikah presents a more multidimensional and globally resonant sound, solidifying his position as a rising international artist.

About mikah

Born and raised in Hawaii, mikah debuted as a member of the boy group INTERSECTION after moving to Tokyo in 2016. He gained further recognition in China through the major audition program CHUANG 2021, where he released covers of Ne-Yo’s “So Sick”, Eric Chou’s “永不失連的愛 (A Forever Connected Love),” and “輸入法打可愛按第五 (Push No. 5 for Cute in Input Method),” the latter amassing over 880 million views and topping multiple Chinese charts. Selected as a top member of the boy group INTO1, mikah released four albums in both English and Chinese during his two-year tenure.

Transitioning to a solo career, mikah released his debut EP bleached in December 2023, followed by Pretty Lies in 2024 — his first all-English EP. That year, he performed at SUMMER SONIC in Tokyo and the Meta Moon Festival in Dubai. The live video of “so I don’t forget” garnered eight million views on YouTube, cementing the song as a long-term fan favorite.

In 2025, mikah continues to expand his global reach, beginning with his collaboration with 88rising and now stepping into the next phase of his international music journey with “Escape.”

Image Credits: Avex Music Creative Inc., Pierre Boissel & Mathias Ponard, Lara Damiens

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