R&B singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue has become a fixture of Korea’s music scene in recent years through his poetic lyrics and warm, dulcet voice. Indeed, his songs have become essential picks for any mellow-minded playlist. In preparing his own Lunar New Year 2023 playlist for Apple Music, oceanfromtheblue lets us in on the songs that have always been with him, transcending space and time. “Looking back on everything I’ve had and enjoyed since I was a child, I collected some songs that encompass my life,” he says. “As you listen to these songs that have always been with me since the very beginning, you might also find it interesting to check out the music I’ve created as oceanfromtheblue.” With a studio debut album set for release in 2023, oceanfromtheblue invites you deeper into his musical world with this selection.