Real name Michelangelo Apanay, MJ Apanay is a New York-based songwriter, composer, performer and topliner, active in the pop, indie pop, R&B-soul, acoustic folk and soft pop genres. He has made a name for himself with his melodic, introspective songs, blending emotional sensitivity and polished aesthetics, and is developing a parallel writing activity for other artists. By 2023, his track "Time Machine" had become a viral success, with over 20 million listens and a strong presence on social networks. The track is particularly popular in China, where it ranks three years in a row (twice in Top Music 163). His discography includes several acclaimed EPs and singles, including Seen 11:23 Pm (2019), Forever. (2020), You (2021), POV: Ur In Love with Someone U Can't Have (2023) and the Baby, You're My Type EP (2025). An independent artist, MJ Apanay has established herself as an emerging voice on the contemporary alternative pop and R&B scene, combining an intimate sound universe with a songwriting and production ability that appeals to an ever-growing audience.
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