departure

"departure," the single from UNIT KAI, marks a significant waypoint in the journey of an artist defined by perpetual reinvention. Released on November 30, 2020, this track is more than just a song; it's a definitive statement from a virtual sound generator and updating entity whose artistic path is paved with deliberate evolution....

"departure," the single from UNIT KAI, marks a significant waypoint in the journey of an artist defined by perpetual reinvention. Released on November 30, 2020, this track is more than just a song; it's a definitive statement from a virtual sound generator and updating entity whose artistic path is paved with deliberate evolution. Before UNIT KAI, the artist cultivated a formidable presence under the moniker Cavalier. Rising from the foundational shadows of SoundCloud trap in the mid-2010s, Cavalier quickly made waves, notably with the 2016 single "300 Thousand," a collaboration with Night Lovell that amassed over four million plays and cemented its status as an era-defining track. This period demonstrated a restless creativity, pushing sonic boundaries with releases like the experimental 2018 album *Innate* and collaborations with peers such as montell2099 and EZRA. The late 2020 transition to UNIT KAI was a celebrated artistic rebirth, a conscious "departure" from past aesthetics. The final Cavalier track, "soft pink," symbolically gave way to a new identity explicitly "inspired by early 2000’s dance, j-pop and VGM." The preceding single, "recurring dreams," immediately delivered on this promise with its playful, dance-oriented sonics, signaling the vibrant, synthesized glow of UNIT KAI's new direction. "departure" arrived as a powerful affirmation of this shift, embodying the fresh, expansive sound that would become a hallmark of the project. Today, UNIT KAI represents a fully realized vision – a synthesis of deep love for nostalgic, digital-age sounds with a forward-thinking approach to electronic music. As a member of the eldia collective, contributing tracks like "Disconnected" to the *Eldia House Collection*, UNIT KAI continues to build upon a multifaceted body of work. By embracing the concept of an updating entity, this artist has forged a platform for perpetual growth, proving that true strength lies not in a static identity, but in the courage to continuously redefine it. "departure" stands as a testament to this ongoing, exhilarating transformation.