潮 by Billionhappy, SEBii

潮 (Chao) is a collaborative EP from SEBii and BillionHappy that reimagines the spirit of the 2010s “Chao” culture—known internationally as the hypebeast era. More than just a nod to nostalgia, the project captures the restless energy of a generation obsessed with style, status, and sound, then filters it through a modern lens.

Sonically, 潮 fuses the sleek polish of EDM with the grit of hip-hop, creating a soundscape that feels both retro and futuristic. BillionHappy’s raw, aggressive cool cuts sharply against SEBii’s smooth, melodic delivery, producing a dynamic tension that feels fresh yet familiar.
While its roots are in the Chinese experience of Chao culture, the EP speaks universally—connecting to a generation that lived through the rise of streetwear, digital communities, and genre-blurring music. 潮 is not just a reflection on the past, but a statement on how those cultural codes continue to shape sound and style today.