Representing Washington DC is Vatsana “Paradise” Luangrath, a singer hailing from Reston, Virginia. Paradise wowed the crowds at Kollaboration DC 5 with his emotional interpretation of Tupac Shakur’s “Pain,” using a combination of his smooth vocals and touching lyrics to bring home the title and the opportunity to represent the DMV at Kollaboration Star.
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Born in Laos, Paradise came to the United States when he was two years old. Part of a musical family, one can say that music is in Paradise’s blood. Both of Paradise’s parents were singer-songwriters (his father in particular was also a talented comedian, juggler, and fire eater) and he learned how to play the drums, guitar, keyboard, and sing in spite of being diagnosed with a hearing condition at a young age. Singing from his heart and soul, he wishes to make his blessing a blessing to all as he continuously strives to evolve as an artist and reach for new heights.