Chinatown Runner: 3.8M Views, “Pressure”, Racism & From Refugee Camp to Denver
Chinatown Runner joins Mile High Minute for a raw conversation on his journey from a refugee camp on the Thailand–Burma border to building a music career in Denver with millions of views.
After moving to the U.S. at just 9 years old, he opens up about adapting to a new life, dealing with racism growing up, and navigating a low-income environment while finding his path.
He breaks down how he started making music in a garage, stayed consistent, and eventually turned his breakout track “Pressure” into a 3.8M+ viewed record—without paying for promotion.
The conversation dives into building an…
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