Shigga Shay brings Singapore’s voice to a cross-cultural stage with OK CAN

SHIGGA SHAY continues to propel the “Singapore Sound” onto the international stage with his latest release, OK CAN. This high-energy, cross-cultural anthem features Asian hip-hop heavyweights pH-1 and JP THE WAVY, marking a significant milestone for regional connectivity.

Produced by longtime collaborator superjdoug, the track is anchored by a hypnotic saxophone motif. However, its true heart lies in its title — a phrase synonymous with the Singaporean spirit.

SHIGGA SHAY exhibits clever mastery of his lyrics with the power of colloquialism, where everyday speech translates into lyrics, transforming into an identity which then becomes the soul of the song. OK CAN is more than a title, it is a staple of the Singaporean vernacular. It captures the rhythm, humour and natural cadence of our style of communication.

By centering the track around Singlish, SHIGGA SHAY transforms daily colloquialism into a celebration of shared identity that resonates far beyond our borders, truly creating life in his art. The track is also a seamless tapestry of languages featuring English, Singlish, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Korean, Japanese, Thai and French.

Speaking about the collaboration, SHIGGA SHAY shares:

“OK CAN is a phrase we hear every day. It is something we say so naturally, without even thinking because it is part of how we speak, agree and move through life in Singapore & Malaysia. I wanted this track to carry that same effortless energy. Having pH-1 and JP THE WAVY on it showed me how a simple phrase from back home can resonate far beyond where it started.”