AAPI DJ and Japanese hyperpop artist Freya Fox partners with Suno 4.5 to create “Sparkle + Suki (すき)”, a hyperpop drum and bass anthem

Freya Fox carries the weight of her past in every beat she crafts, her music a testament to a life forged in adversity. Once homeless, sleeping on the streets of San Diego (her hometown), the Japanese-Filipino-Vietnamese-American DJ, singer, and producer has risen to tour the world’s stages, her heart now racing as she melds human emotion with the precision of artificial intelligence. 

In Tokyo’s neon glow, Fox has partnered with Suno, the AI music generation company, harnessing its groundbreaking 4.5 model to create “Sparkle + すき,” a hyperpop-drum-and-bass anthem that pulses with raw, almost tangible humanity, shaped by her deft production touch. 

Her journey—from survival to artistry, from instinct to innovation—reflects a relentless drive to redefine music’s boundaries, a vision she foresaw in early 2023 on Ken Okazaki’s The Content Capitalists podcast, Episode 29, when she successfully predicted AI’s transformative power long before its global surge.

For Fox, this is more than a song—it’s a leap into the unknown, a gamble that her voice can harmonize with algorithms to create something timeless.

From the electric pulse of Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre to Tokyo’s neon-lit studios, Fox’s journey is a testament to courage, reinvention, and the power of art in an AI-driven world.

That summer night in 2023 at the Fonda Theatre, a Goldenvoice production, Fox, then 27, took the stage after winning HALIENE’s Open AUX DJ Competition. She wasn’t just opening for EDM heavyweights LIONE and Kaidro—she was proving she belonged. “I was nervous, but the crowd’s energy felt like a heartbeat syncing with mine,” she said on a Twitch stream weeks later, reflecting on how the set pushed her to trust her instincts, a skill she now applies to AI production. 

Her Bling Empire TV turn in 2021 had thrust her into pop culture’s spotlight, but it was her grit—honed through years of navigating fame’s chaos—that defined her. 

At LA3C, she performed alongside SEVENTEEN and Snoop Dogg, and at Life is Beautiful 2022, she joined comedian Atsuko Okatsuka & Joel Kim Booster for a set that fused beats with raw, unscripted joy. 

But before she was a hyperpop Japanese EDM Star / DJ, Freya Fox was a professional fighting gamer and Video Game Correspondent / Host. 

She even modeled and partnered with renowned audiophile company EDIFIER at CES 2020, teasing her crossover between gaming and music. Later that week, Fox was pictured gaming with Mandopop Star JJ Lin and Cody B. Walker (the late Paul Walker’s brother). Further confirming her transition into her now budding music career.

Fox’s gaming roots trace back to PAX West 2018, where she streamed for Bandai Namco and Square Enix, promoting Soul Calibur VI and Kingdom Hearts III.

Bandai Namco’s Facebook and Kingdom Hearts’ X posts on September 1, 2018, tagged her as @freyafoxtv, highlighting her demo (KINGDOM HEARTS).

That same day at PAX West, she clinched the Facebook Gaming Fighting Game Championship for Soul Calibur VI, defeating Captain Xbit, amplifying Bandai Namco Japan’s reach to her English-speaking fans.

On stage with Kingdom Hearts III developers, she spoke of Hikaru Utada’s “Simple and Clean,” saying, “This song is my soul’s blueprint—it taught me music could be a story, not just a game.” She later credited that melody, alongside Porter Robinson’s 2022 Las Vegas DJ set at the MGM beach club, with inspiring her pivot to DJing and producing, a path now culminating in her AI-driven work.

In April 2025, Fox grabbed global attention for breaking the news of Seringai’s (Indonesian Heavy Metal Band) guitarist Ricky Siahaan’s death on April 19, after a heart attack felled him backstage at Seringai’s Tokyo concert. 

Her X posts, initially misidentifying Siahaan as the drummer, were corrected swiftly and viewed millions of times, earning coverage from The Japan Times and CNA Lifestyle.

Her Janelle Fox Facebook account, a hub for AI-driven music promos and viral memes, amplified her influence; an April 30, 2025, post teasing “a huge revolution in AI music” garnered 50 million organic views as a Facebook partner.

As Freya Fox navigates Tokyo’s and Bangkok’s tech frontier, she draws inspiration from a cadre of AI visionaries whose work echoes her own ambitions. 

In a TikTok live stream this spring, she highlighted voices from platforms like Facebook, saying, “I want to give a shoutout to Austin Armstrong, a friend and colleague of mine who is creating incredible informative content about generative AI. With honorable mentions like my fellow gaming buddy Jeff J Hunter, who’s also an AI expert!”

Armstrong, the CEO and founder of Syllaby, produces infotainment videos that demystify tools like Suno, illuminating their potential to reshape music creation. Armstrong’s influence, viewed by millions online, underscores the collaborative spirit driving Fox’s “Sparkle + Suki すき,” a testament to how human ingenuity can steer AI toward art.

“Sparkle + Suki すき,” set for imminent release on all major streaming platforms under its title or possibly Freya Fox AI, is Fox’s boldest venture. 

Built with Suno’s 4.5 model, launched in May 2025, it leverages “more expressive music, greater variety and accuracy in genres, and richer vocals” (suno.com, May 1, 2025). 

The track’s hyperpop shimmer and drum-and-bass drive, layered with Fox’s voice and AI harmonies, evoke Porter Robinson, Hatsune Miku, and Yoasobi vibes. 

In a TikTok live-stream, Fox declared, “I love AI, and AI music is here to stay as a powerful tool. You will see soon.” Her collaboration with Suno, is a high-stakes play in a polarized industry.

Billboard reported in April 2025 that 15% of Spotify uploads are AI-generated, alarming traditionalists. Universal Music Group and Sony Music are suing Suno and Udio, alleging copyrighted material trained their AI, seeking up to $150,000 per work (Billboard, October 22, 2024). Timbaland, Suno’s strategic advisor, has generated 50,000 song variations with its “Covers” feature, keeping 1,000 (Rolling Stone, March 19, 2025). 

His “Love Again” remix contest, with $100,000 in prizes, invited creators to reimagine the track for Spotify and Apple Music (PR Newswire, October 23, 2024). “Suno is the best tool of the future,” Timbaland told Rolling Stone, dismissing copyright concerns. Critics like Benn Jordan warn AI could “homogenize” music (Mixmag, April 20, 2025), while Imogen Heap’s AI project sees it as empowering (The Guardian, April 25, 2025).

Fox’s Tokyo setting fuels her vision. In April 2025, she was spotted at Ginza Six’s Nakamura Tokichi, a Uji, Kyoto, matcha haven, with Mari Takahashi, Smosh co-founder and Spacestation Gaming co-owner. Takahashi’s Instagram story, reposted with “Such kind words @freyafoxmusic And  grateful to root each other on as we continue onwards on our paths it” and a heart, celebrated their Las Vegas-rooted friendship (Smosh Wiki). 

Earlier, paparazzi caught Fox leaving a Tokyo Metro startup visa building, sparking speculation about an AI-driven venture, possibly her teased VTuber startup (Tokyo Weekender, TechCrunch Japan). Her acclaim, from Fonda to her viral Facebook presence, to her Pokemon Card fashion statements, may have  impressed Japanese officials easing visa paths for innovators.

“Sparkle + すき” tests AI’s soul. Its polish, driven by Suno’s stems, may feel clinical, but its ambition resonates. Fox’s career—from LA3C’s Live EDM Singing Set, HALIENE, PAX West, the Siahaan story, and Okatsuka’s collaboration (with a Hulu special set for June 2025, per Variety)—thrives on risk. As Spotify and Google roll out AI tools (Forbes, April 10, 2025), and Tokyo cements its AI hub with ventures like Dreamtonics’ Vocoflex, Fox’s wager, like Timbaland’s, is that AI can amplify humanity. Soon to hit Spotify, Apple Music, and beyond, “Sparkle + すき” is Tokyo’s heartbeat—a sound that’s hers, and the machine’s.

Fox’s signature sound from her song “I’m Too Free” reminds us of Porter Robinson’s “Nurture” meets Japanese pop, and it makes perfect sense as to why she would use Suno to recreate an even more dynamic drum and bass rhythm game anthem like “Sparkle + すき”. 

We could definitely see this track on Dance Rush Stardom with its glitzy, high energy vibe. 

It’s safe to say that after her captivating Suno tutorial and partnership, Freya Fox can add Generative AI Influencer to her already impressive resume.To learn more about Janelle “Freya Fox” Kao visit her at www.freyafoxtv.com and find her music on all major streaming services.