Kaina (singer)
Kaina Castillo (born January 22, 1996), known simply as, KAINA (stylized in all caps), is an American singer-songwriter. On July 12, 2019, she released her debut album, Next to the Sun. In 2022, she released her second studio album, It Was a Home. Early life Castillo was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to a Venezuelan mother and Guatemalan father. She started discovering music at the age of nine, such as Stevie Wonder, Celia Cruz, and Oscar D'León. She also performed with The Happiness Club, a nonprofit that offers diverse youth a space to explore music, dance, and visual arts. She studied public relations and advertising at DePaul University for two years. Career 2019–2020: Next to the Sun In early 2019, she released the single "Green". The music video gives a glimpse into her life in Chicago, with a visual of a family dinner. On July 12, 2019, Castillo released her debut album, Next to The Sun, through Sooper Records. 2021–present: It Was a Home On August 9, 2021, Castillo did a cover of "Come Back as a Flower" by Stevie Wonder, along with a music video. This cover served as the first single of Castillo's second studio album. A