Charley Yang, aka BoyWithUke (born August 25, 2002) is a pseudonymous Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Charley Yang, aka BoyWithUke (born August 25, 2002) is a pseudonymous American alt-pop singer, musician, and internet personality. He rose to popularity on the online platform TikTok with his most viral single "Toxic" (2021) and his second most viral single "Understand" (2022). He has become one of the most popular faceless artists on the platform. He is currently signed to Republic Records.
Career
2020–2021: Beginnings on TikTok and "Toxic"
BoyWithUke began uploading to TikTok in 2020 after being introduced to the platform by his brother. At first, his content did not attract much attention on the platform, until 2021, when several of his videos (including Minute-Long Songs) started to perform well.
In September 2021, BoyWithUke released his extended play Faded, which features the single "Toxic". "Toxic" went viral on TikTok and was featured in over sixty-nine thousand videos on the platform. It was streamed around half a billion times. The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay charts after being on the charts for thirty-one consecutive weeks, which was the sixth-longest rise to No. 1 in Alternative Airplay's history. "Toxic" was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
2021–2022: Republic Records and Serotonin Dreams
In late 2021, BoyWithUke signed a deal with record label Republic Records. In 2022, he released the single "IDGAF", featuring Blackbear, from his album Serotonin Dreams. He released his debut major-label album, Serotonin Dreams, under Republic Records. It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay and Billboard 200 charts and features "Toxic" as its lead single. After the album's release, BoyWithUke was listed as one of the top ten Billboard Emerging Artists. On September 30, 2022, he released the single "Sick of U" featuring Oliver Tree.
Throughout 2022, BoyWithUke opened for the indie-pop trio AJR on their OK Orchestra Tour.
As of March 2023, he has seven million followers on TikTok and almost two hundred thousand streams in the United States, according to Luminate Data.
2023–present: Antisocial and "Out of Reach"
BoyWithUke released the extended play Antisocial on February 24, 2023. It contains three songs, including the already debuted single, "Rockstar", which was released on February 10, as well as two songs that had previously been teased on his TikTok, "IDTWCBF (Friends)" and "Nosedive". On April 7, 2023, BoyWithUke released another single, "Out of Reach". It is the full version of one of his minute-long songs on TikTok. He also debuted the single with a Roblox concert featuring "Out of Reach", "Toxic", and "IDGAF".
Artistry
BoyWithUke wears an opaque face shield with two large LED lights in order to ensure his anonymity. His music is centered around the ukulele but also incorporates other instruments such as the piano. He self-composes his music on GarageBand from his iPad, a free digital audio workstation for Apple devices.
BoyWithUke's music has been described as "alternative" and "alt-pop". His famous songs besides these include "Two Moons", "Long Drives", "Loafers" and "Sick of U" (featuring Oliver Tree).
BoyWithUke's albums are said to follow a "Dreams Saga", with Melatonin Dreams talking heavily about depression and suicidal thoughts. Fever Dreams is said to be based upon one being less depressed and suicidal than its predecessor, but ultimately still focuses its core values on low self-esteem and generally melancholic and depressed themes. Serotonin Dreams is supposedly him "waking up" and the "Magnum Opus" of the saga as overall unlike its antecedent, Serotonin Dreams is focusing on realization and generally more positive values, whilst still having occasional references to the values of its predecessors.
Personal life
BoyWithUke keeps most of his personal life private. He has revealed that he lives in Boston, Massachusetts. BoyWithUke stated that he was forced into classical music from the age of four, but later dropped it. This was followed by him resuming music through writing music in high school. BoyWithUke revealed that he kept his identity hidden because he wants people to pay attention to his music and talent and not his looks. In October of 2023, he officially revealed his face and name, Charley Yang.
Career
2020–2021: Beginnings on TikTok and "Toxic"
BoyWithUke began uploading to TikTok in 2020 after being introduced to the platform by his brother. At first, his content did not attract much attention on the platform, until 2021, when several of his videos (including Minute-Long Songs) started to perform well.
In September 2021, BoyWithUke released his extended play Faded, which features the single "Toxic". "Toxic" went viral on TikTok and was featured in over sixty-nine thousand videos on the platform. It was streamed around half a billion times. The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay charts after being on the charts for thirty-one consecutive weeks, which was the sixth-longest rise to No. 1 in Alternative Airplay's history. "Toxic" was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
2021–2022: Republic Records and Serotonin Dreams
In late 2021, BoyWithUke signed a deal with record label Republic Records. In 2022, he released the single "IDGAF", featuring Blackbear, from his album Serotonin Dreams. He released his debut major-label album, Serotonin Dreams, under Republic Records. It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay and Billboard 200 charts and features "Toxic" as its lead single. After the album's release, BoyWithUke was listed as one of the top ten Billboard Emerging Artists. On September 30, 2022, he released the single "Sick of U" featuring Oliver Tree.
Throughout 2022, BoyWithUke opened for the indie-pop trio AJR on their OK Orchestra Tour.
As of March 2023, he has seven million followers on TikTok and almost two hundred thousand streams in the United States, according to Luminate Data.
2023–present: Antisocial and "Out of Reach"
BoyWithUke released the extended play Antisocial on February 24, 2023. It contains three songs, including the already debuted single, "Rockstar", which was released on February 10, as well as two songs that had previously been teased on his TikTok, "IDTWCBF (Friends)" and "Nosedive". On April 7, 2023, BoyWithUke released another single, "Out of Reach". It is the full version of one of his minute-long songs on TikTok. He also debuted the single with a Roblox concert featuring "Out of Reach", "Toxic", and "IDGAF".
Artistry
BoyWithUke wears an opaque face shield with two large LED lights in order to ensure his anonymity. His music is centered around the ukulele but also incorporates other instruments such as the piano. He self-composes his music on GarageBand from his iPad, a free digital audio workstation for Apple devices.
BoyWithUke's music has been described as "alternative" and "alt-pop". His famous songs besides these include "Two Moons", "Long Drives", "Loafers" and "Sick of U" (featuring Oliver Tree).
BoyWithUke's albums are said to follow a "Dreams Saga", with Melatonin Dreams talking heavily about depression and suicidal thoughts. Fever Dreams is said to be based upon one being less depressed and suicidal than its predecessor, but ultimately still focuses its core values on low self-esteem and generally melancholic and depressed themes. Serotonin Dreams is supposedly him "waking up" and the "Magnum Opus" of the saga as overall unlike its antecedent, Serotonin Dreams is focusing on realization and generally more positive values, whilst still having occasional references to the values of its predecessors.
Personal life
BoyWithUke keeps most of his personal life private. He has revealed that he lives in Boston, Massachusetts. BoyWithUke stated that he was forced into classical music from the age of four, but later dropped it. This was followed by him resuming music through writing music in high school. BoyWithUke revealed that he kept his identity hidden because he wants people to pay attention to his music and talent and not his looks. In October of 2023, he officially revealed his face and name, Charley Yang.
Homesick
BoyWithUke Lyrics
It feels like a year ago
The last time I saw you
I think that you weren't home
The last time I called you
I hope that you think of me
Baby, I'm homesick
And I'd call you again
But I swear I've been busy
I'm losing my friends
They won't say that they miss me
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Until then I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
I'm trying my hardest
Even then you know that I might not be free
(Baby, I'm homesick)
I've got responsibilities
But, baby, I'm homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I'd call you again
But I swear I've been busy
I'm losing my friends
They won't say that they miss me
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Until then I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I saw your last text
I hope that you weren't wasted
I like to pretend that we're back in your basement
We'll lie on your twin-size bed
I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
So take me home
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I'll see you again
Even if it is the last thing that I do
I know we'll make it through
But I'm homesick
The last time I saw you
I think that you weren't home
The last time I called you
I hope that you think of me
Baby, I'm homesick
And I'd call you again
But I swear I've been busy
I'm losing my friends
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Until then I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
I'm trying my hardest
Even then you know that I might not be free
(Baby, I'm homesick)
I've got responsibilities
But, baby, I'm homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I'd call you again
But I swear I've been busy
I'm losing my friends
They won't say that they miss me
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Until then I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I saw your last text
I hope that you weren't wasted
I like to pretend that we're back in your basement
We'll lie on your twin-size bed
I'm just homesick
(Baby, I'm homesick)
So take me home
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
(Baby, I'm homesick)
And I'll see you again
Even if it is the last thing that I do
I know we'll make it through
But I'm homesick
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charley Yang
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@kittlefamily2024
🌲🏡🔥 - Lyrics - 🔥🏡🌲
It feels like a year ago
The last time i saw you,
I think that you weren't home the last time i called you,
I hope that you think of me,
Baby I'm homesick
And I'd call you again but i swear I've been busy,
I'm losing my friends,
They won't say that they miss me,
I'll sleep when im dead,
Until then,
I'm just homesick
(baby I'm homesick)
I'm trying my hardest,
Even then you know that
I might not be free, (baby I'm homesick)
I've got responsibilities,
But baby I'm homesick
(baby I'm homesick)
And I'd call you again, but i swear I've been busy,
Im losing ny friends,
They wont say that they miss me,
I'll sleep when im dead,
Until then,
I'm just homesick
(baby I'm homesick)
And i saw your last text,
I hope that you weren't wasted,
I like to pretend that we're back in your basement,
We'll lie on your twin sized bed,
I'm just homesick
(baby I'm homesick)
So take me home
[I can't imagine that when you were creating this music especially, you know, I've seen all your stuff through the years on SoundCloud, like teaching everything. You would get to the stage where people all over the world would sing your new back to-]
(baby I'm homesick)
And ill see you again,
Even if it is the last thing that i do,
I know we'll make it through,
But I'm homesick
[Thank you Seoul!]
@pugster_101
Wow bruh. The ending was a shocker for sure. This man really means everything in his songs, good job man.
@BWU_MEOW
I saw him at a concert on May 28, 2023. I thought there was no reason to be alive after this concert. After suffering from depression for five years, I thought about killing myself every day. On February 10, 2023, I learned that he was coming to Korea and decided to die after just watching the concert before I died. But after watching the concert, I thought I wanted to enjoy his concert again someday, and today, about five months later, I saw that I was filmed in this music video. If I had died in five months, I wouldn't have seen it. It's a shame just imagining it. He made me realize that there is every reason to stay alive after the important work. Thank you. BoyWithUke. You are my favorite artist forever. Even if can't come back to Korea to perform, I found a reason for my life :)
@razaabbas1999
AGREED 👍
@UselessRBLX
"Before i die" 😂 (context: before i die is the name of a boywithuke song)
@Illuminated_Productions
womp womp
@Kenneth18.
@@UselessRBLX not funny in this context buddy...
@Kenneth18.
@@Illuminated_Productions have some respect
@toast_412
Hey Boywithuke, you probably won't see this, but you've really helped me and many other people out. After going through many years of constant depression and suicidal thoughts, I found your music, and it was probably one of the only things that got me through those times. so thank you for that. I'm so glad you've been able to accomplish everything you have, because you definitely deserve it. We love you bwu! 💙
@fangTheUnkn0wn
Same bit I'm still trying to make it through it
@OzzieRodiguez-ty2ts
This is really holsome I hope he know he has so many great fans all over the world and he is my motivation to start my own music name for myself and I hope he knows we all love him ❤️❤️❤️❤️