Growing up, Casper Da Loc never felt like he truly fit into any one crowd. Born in Manteca, California, and raised in Modesto, his story is rooted in a diverse family background that helped shape both his identity and his music.
Casper comes from a mixed household. His father immigrated to the United States from El Salvador during the 1980s, while his mother is a first-generation Korean American. Although he spent most of his school years in Modesto, much of his childhood was also spent with family in Stockton and San Francisco’s Chinatown, exposing him to different cultures and experiences from an early age.
Despite those influences, finding a sense of belonging wasn’t always easy. At school, Casper often felt caught between worlds. He wasn’t considered Asian enough by some Asian classmates, didn’t know other Islanders at school, and didn’t feel Latino enough for many of the Latino students around him. For years, he struggled with where he fit in.
Eventually, he came to an important realization: he didn’t have to fit into anyone else’s expectations. Instead of chasing acceptance, he chose to embrace who he was and create his own path.
Music had always been part of his life. Coming from a family that regularly gathered for karaoke, Casper grew up surrounded by music and performance. One of his earliest musical influences came from his grandfather from Guam, who taught him how to play the ukulele when he was just four years old.
As he got older, music became more than just a family activity. During middle school, Casper and his friends would spend time freestyling together, turning everyday hangouts into creative sessions. By his freshman year of high school, he had already started recording music and taking his craft more seriously.
That same year, he discovered artists like MBNel and $tupid Young. Watching fellow Asian artists from California rise through the music industry had a major impact on him. Their success showed him that someone from a similar background could break through and build a career in music. For Casper, it was proof that there was nothing standing in his way except himself.
His musical influences stretch across several genres, including R&B, reggae, rap, and pop punk. Those influences blend together to create a sound he describes as either melodic pain music or high-energy party music, depending on the mood and message of the record.
Outside of music, life in Modesto was fairly simple. During his middle school years, local spots like Boomers between Modesto and Salida became regular hangouts. The mall was another favorite destination, where he and his friends would spend hours walking around and window shopping.
As his music developed, one of the most important people in his journey became fellow artist and producer OscarILoveThis. The two have worked together extensively, with Oscar producing and engineering many of Casper’s records while also creating beats for songs such as “Turnt Up” featuring Dane Amar, “Lost You,” “Bad,” and “Nascar.”
Casper credits Oscar for being a major part of his growth as an artist, helping him navigate the music journey since he was 18 years old, beginning with his song “It Gets Better.”
His latest release, “Lost You,” was written by Casper and produced and engineered by OscarILoveThis. The record continues to showcase the chemistry they’ve built through years of collaboration and creative trust.
Looking ahead, Casper is focused on his next project, which may be titled “Welcome To Zleep.” The upcoming release is expected to feature appearances from Ka’Ron, MBPoohdi, and Joemari, giving listeners another look into the evolving world he’s creating through his music.
