Vancouver-based producer SABAI unveils his latest single “Same High (feat. Trella)”, out August 15, 2025 via his imprint Ikigai Music. Blending emotional depth with cinematic electronic production, the track explores the relentless cycle of chasing validation and the quiet unraveling that happens when the high fades.
Written during a period of burnout and emotional exhaustion, “Same High” captures the internal spiral of never feeling satisfied. With lines like “Feel the rush then it turns to dust / Falling out of my reach,” the lyrics depict the rush of achievement dissolving just as quickly as it arrives. It’s a portrait of someone stuck in a loop; pushing harder, running faster, only to end up right back where they started.
“I thought I outgrew needing validation from others… but here I am again, chasing the same high,” SABAI shares. “It just shows up differently now. Whether it’s hitting new milestones or proving something to myself, it never seems to be enough. That’s what this song is about.”
The track features Nashville-based vocalist and songwriter Trella, whose vulnerable performance brings heartbreaking weight to the story. Known for her work with artists like Dabin, William Black, and Kai Wachi, Trella voices the emotional toll of perfectionism and pressure with unflinching honesty: “What’s the point of this / Sitting alone in a hotel room in Vegas / And I hate it.”
“Same High” is the latest in SABAI’s growing catalog of emotionally resonant electronic music, following his recent release “Fuck It, I’m Alright” with Miles Away and Olivia Ridgely. His music fuses melodic bass, cinematic builds, and unfiltered lyricism to explore themes of identity, burnout, and healing.
Fresh off major performances at Lost In Dreams (LA), Beyond Wonderland (Chicago), and FVDED In The Park (Vancouver), SABAI now enters the next phase of his “Fuck It, I’m Alright” Tour. Upcoming dates include cities across North America, with a milestone debut at Terminal 5 in New York City this fall.
SABAI is a Thailand-born, Vancouver-based producer known for his emotionally driven fusion of future bass, house, and R&B. Since emerging on Monstercat, SABAI has amassed over 145 million Spotify streams and earned widespread acclaim for his emotionally charged blend of future bass, house, and R&B. His breakout tracks like “Million Days” and “Daydream” have struck a chord with fans around the world, leading to sold-out headline shows at iconic venues including Academy LA, Webster Hall in New York, and The Midway in San Francisco, as well as performances at major festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, VAC Festival China, and FVDED in the Park. In 2024, he launched his debut album North Star on his independent label Ikigai Music, cementing his reputation as one of the most compelling voices in melodic electronic music. His live performances, often featuring live guitar and cinematic visuals, have graced stages from EDC Las Vegas to the Hollywood Palladium.
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