Evan Fong

Early Life and Education

Evan Fong was born on May 31, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario. Raised in a household of mixed heritage, his father is of Chinese descent and his mother is Korean. Fong attended Richmond Hill High School in the Greater Toronto Area, where he balanced academic responsibilities with a rigorous athletic schedule.

His early years were defined by a dual focus on competitive sports and music, growing up playing the electric and acoustic guitar before shifting his primary attention to ice hockey.

Fong's athletic career was significant enough to delay his full entry into digital media. He competed as a forward in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), a high-level development league for players aiming for NCAA scholarships or major junior careers.

Between 2009 and 2012, Fong played for four distinct teams: the Villanova Knights, Vaughan Vipers, Dixie Beehives, and Aurora Tigers. During the 2011, 2012 season with the Aurora Tigers, he recorded 24 goals and 49 assists over the course of his junior career, totaling 73 points in 127 games.

His time on the ice placed him in competition against future National Hockey League (NHL) talents, including Tyler Seguin and Jeff Skinner, during their minor hockey years in the Greater Toronto Hockey League.

Following his graduation from Richmond Hill High School, Fong pursued higher education with a focus on finance. He enrolled in an economics program, which multiple major outlets, including Forbes, have identified as the University of Pennsylvania.

yet, his concurrent hockey schedule in Ontario during the 2011, 2012 season suggests a complex timeline or a chance enrollment in a Canadian institution frequently conflated in media reports. By his second year of university in 2012, Fong faced a serious decision.

even with parental concern regarding the stability of online entertainment, he dropped out of college to dedicate himself full-time to his YouTube channel, VanossGaming, which he had registered on September 15, 2011.

The handle itself was an homage to his father's PlayStation 3 username, "vanoss62," a reference to the VANOS variable valve timing system used in BMW engines.

Junior Hockey Career Statistics

YouTube Career and Digital Expansion (2015, 2025)

Between 2015 and 2025, Evan Fong solidified his status as a titan of digital media, transitioning from a gameplay commentator to a multi-hyphenate entertainment mogul.

While his channel, VanossGaming, remained the engine of his success, this decade marked a strategic pivot toward intellectual property ownership, music production, and animated series development. By March 2025, the channel had amassed over 16.

4 billion lifetime views and maintained a subscriber base of approximately 26 million, a figure that stabilized after a period of explosive growth in the late 2010s.

Channel Metrics and Content Evolution

Fong's viewership dominance peaked during the mid-2010s. In 2015 alone, he surpassed 11 million subscribers, frequently outperforming mainstream media outlets in daily engagement.

His content strategy relied on a consistent cast of collaborators known as the "Banana Bus Squad" or the "Vanoss Crew," including creators like H2O Delirious, Wildcat, and Terroriser.

This ensemble cast format allowed for a shift from skill-based gameplay to personality-driven comedy, particularly within sandbox environments like Garry's Mod (GMod) and Grand Theft Auto V.

The 2020 pandemic triggered a massive resurgence in viewership, driven largely by the social deduction game Among Us. Fong's videos from this period, frequently featuring proximity chat mods and high- social manipulation, generated tens of millions of views per upload, rivaling his peak numbers from 2014.

By 2024 and 2025, the channel settled into a "legacy" phase. While subscriber growth plateaued, inching from 25 million in 2020 to 26 million in 2025, retention remained high. Recent viral hits included Lethal Company gameplay and the retrospective compilation The Best of 2024, 2025 So Far!, released in September 2025, which garnered 1.

5 million views within days.

Music Career as Rynx

Fong launched his music career under the moniker Rynx in 2017, distinguishing his musical identity from his gaming persona. Unlike YouTuber music projects, Rynx focused on high-production EDM and pop-electronic tracks. His debut album, In Pieces, released on October 25, 2019, featured collaborations with mainland artists such as Kiesza and Jimi Ono.

The track "Want You" became a standout success, accumulating millions of streams across platforms.

Fong supported the album with a legitimate tour, moving beyond digital distribution to live performance. The Rynx Live tour included dates in major North American markets during late 2019 and early 2020. Notable performances included the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles (November 17, 2019) and the Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York (February 8, 2020).

The tour demonstrated his ability to convert digital engagement into physical ticket sales, a rarity for creators in his sector.

Business Ventures and Animation

Fong co-founded the creative studio 3BlackDot, which served as the production hub for his non-YouTube ventures. This partnership yielded the horror game Dead , released on Steam Early Access on July 30, 2015. The game capitalized on the "Let's Play" format, designed specifically to be entertaining for streamers to broadcast.

Although initially successful, the game's player base dwindled over time, leading to the official server shutdown in August 2020.

In the animation sector, Fong leveraged his voice acting experience to produce original series. He starred in Paranormal Action Squad, an original animated comedy that premiered on YouTube Red in November 2016. Later, he executive produced and voiced a lead character in Alpha Betas.

The pilot aired in March 2021, followed by a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1. 3 million to fund a full season, which premiered in October 2022. These projects underscored his strategy to own IP rather than solely relying on third-party gaming content.

Financial Standing and Brand

By 2025, industry analysts estimated Fong's net worth between $25 million and $30 million. His revenue streams diversified significantly beyond AdSense, encompassing merchandise lines under the "Vanoss Limited" brand, known for "drops" like the Hoodini figure and limited-run apparel, and music royalties.

even with the volatility of the creator economy, Fong remained one of the few figures from the "Golden Age" of YouTube gaming to maintain relevance and profitability for over a decade without significant scandals or rebranding efforts.

Content Style and Editing Techniques

Evan Fong's content strategy as VanossGaming is defined by a distinct "funny moments" format that prioritizes high-energy camaraderie over linear gameplay walkthroughs.

Unlike traditional Let's Play creators who focus on narrative progression or technical skill, Fong constructs episodic narratives from hours of recording sessions, distilling them into 10-to-15-minute highlights.

This style relies heavily on fast-paced editing, jump cuts, and the use of kinetic typography, animated text overlays that emphasize jokes and chaotic voice chat interactions. This editing technique, frequently imitated across the gaming sector, serves to retain viewer retention by minimizing downtime and maximizing comedic density.

A signature element of his production is the "camaraderie- " method. The gameplay frequently serves as a backdrop for social interactions, trolling, and improvisational comedy among his group of friends.

Recurring gags, such as the "Hoodini" skit, which originated in an October 2015 Grand Theft Auto V video where Fong's character disappears during a magic trick, became cultural touchstones for his audience. The "Banana Bus" brand, stemming from a 2014 musical skit, also evolved into a persistent motif, appearing in merchandise and in-game.

Music Career as Rynx

While best known for his dominance in digital media, Evan Fong established a parallel career in the electronic music industry under the moniker Rynx. Distinct from his gaming persona, the project focused on high-production electronic dance music (EDM), pop, and bass-heavy tracks.

Between 2017 and 2020, Fong released a full-length studio album, executed a North American tour, and secured official remix credits for major industry artists including Sean Paul and J Balvin. In 2025, he retired the alias to release music under his real name, signaling a shift toward alternative pop-punk.

Launch and Early Success (2017, 2018)

Fong officially launched the Rynx project in August 2017, debuting with a remix of "U-Rite" by the R&B duo THEY. The track gained immediate traction, eventually surpassing 100 million streams across platforms.

Unlike influencer-turned-musicians who rely heavily on ghost producers, Fong emphasized his role in the production process, particularly his background as a guitarist. He followed this remix with his debut original single, "Want You" featuring Miranda Glory, released in December 2017.

Throughout 2018, Fong expanded his discography with a series of singles and high-profile remixes. His remix of Alison Wonderland's "Cry" notably featured his own guitar work, blending organic instrumentation with electronic drops.

During this period, he also released official remixes for Sasha Sloan ("Normal") and Gallant ("Doesn't Matter"), positioning the Rynx brand within the established electronic music ecosystem rather than the YouTube creator space.

In Pieces and Touring (2019, 2020)

On October 24, 2019, Fong released his debut studio album, In Pieces, via the Avant Garden label. The album featured collaborations with established vocalists and songwriters, including Kiesza, Mainland, and Jimi Ono. A standout track, "Club Poor," featured the Tiny Meat Gang (Cody Ko and Noel Miller), bridging his musical and digital creator networks.

The album was supported by "The Rynx Tour," a headline run that targeted major North American markets. Fong performed his live concert at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on November 17, 2019. Subsequent dates included performances at Slim's in San Francisco and venues in Brooklyn, New York.

These shows featured live guitar performance and DJ sets, validating his technical competency to skeptics in the music industry.

Major Label Remixes

Fong's production credits extend to major label releases. In May 2019, he was commissioned to remix "Contra La Pared," a collaboration between dancehall legend Sean Paul and reggaeton star J Balvin. Released under Island Records, this project marked a significant milestone, granting Fong a verified credit on a track involving two global superstars.

His ability to secure such opportunities demonstrated the effectiveness of his management team at Avant Garden and his growing reputation among industry A&Rs.

Rebranding to Evan Fong (2025)

After a period of dormancy following the In Pieces remix album in 2020, Fong returned to music in January 2025 with a complete rebrand. Dropping the Rynx alias, he began releasing music under his birth name, Evan Fong. This new era marked a sonic pivot from polished EDM to alternative pop-punk and electro-pop, genres that align more closely with his personal influences.

On January 17, 2025, he released "Spawn!", a self-produced single that served as the lead track for a new EP. The track was followed by "Miss Melancholy" in March 2025 and "This One's For Me" in May 2025.

These releases were accompanied by music videos directed and edited by Fong himself, utilizing the visual editing skills honed over a decade of content creation. The 2025 material is characterized by faster tempos, distorted guitars, and satirical lyrics, distinguishing it sharply from the radio-friendly electronic pop of his Rynx era.

3BlackDot and Industry Disruption

In 2013, Evan Fong co-founded 3BlackDot, a multimedia production studio and influencer management agency, alongside fellow YouTubers Adam Montoya (SeaNanners) and Tom Cassell (TheSyndicateProject), as well as former Machinima executives Angelo Pullen and Luke Stepleton. The company was established to disrupt the traditional publisher-developer model by leveraging the massive shared audience of its founders, totaling over 60 million subscribers, to market intellectual property directly to consumers without reliance on third-party advertising budgets.

Fong's role extended beyond passive investment; he served as a key creative force in the company's early development projects. In 2016, 3BlackDot secured a strategic partnership with Legendary Entertainment, which acquired an equity stake in the company to co-develop feature films and digital series.

This deal valued the startup significantly higher than typical multi-channel networks (MCNs) of the era, validating Fong's pivot from content creation to media ownership. By 2017, the French media group Webedia acquired a majority stake in 3BlackDot, further integrating Fong's operations into a global entertainment infrastructure.

Dead (2015, 2020)

Fong's debut as a lead developer came with the release of Dead , a multiplayer horror game designed specifically for the "Let's Play" generation. Serving as Creative Director, Fong influenced the game's mechanics to prioritize high-energy, stream-friendly moments, such as jump scares and proximity voice chat. The title was developed by Section Studios and published by 3BlackDot.

Dead launched on Steam Early Access on July 30, 2015. The game achieved immediate commercial success due to a coordinated marketing blitz by its founders.

even with its initial viral success, the game faced scrutiny regarding transparency. In late 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its guidelines on digital disclosures, partly in response to the marketing practices of 3BlackDot's founders.

Fong and his partners produced gameplay videos promoting Dead without explicitly stating their ownership stake in the publishing company, leading to widespread industry debate over the ethics of influencer-owned products. The game officially left Early Access on May 23, 2017, struggled to maintain a long-term player base.

3BlackDot officially shut down the Dead servers on August 27, 2020, citing technical challenges and a decline in active users.

Expansion into VR and Publishing (2018, 2025)

Following the release of Dead , Fong continued to oversee development projects that bridged the gap between gaming and linear entertainment. In October 2018, 3BlackDot released No Way Out , A Dead Tale, a virtual reality experience that expanded the lore of the original game.

Unlike its predecessor, this title focused on a single-player narrative experience, utilizing the immersive capabilities of VR hardware to deliver horror elements.

In 2020, Fong's company published Misbits, a physics-based multiplayer action game. While Fong did not serve as the primary director for this title, he utilized his "VanossGaming" platform to drive user acquisition, demonstrating the continued viability of the influencer-publisher model.

The game featured a sandbox-style environment that encouraged user-generated content, aligning with the creative strengths of Fong's fanbase.

Fong also executive produced Alpha Betas, an animated series launched in 2021 that satirized the video game industry. Produced under the 3BlackDot banner, the show was funded and distributed independently before entering a partnership with Starburns Industries.

While not a playable game, the project was developed using game engine assets and heavily referenced the culture of competitive esports, further cementing Fong's status as a cross-media developer.

Animation and voice acting

Evan Fong expanded his digital footprint beyond gameplay commentary by venturing into animated series and professional voice acting. Leveraging his massive following and the creative resources of 3BlackDot, the production studio he co-founded, Fong developed original intellectual properties that transitioned his online persona into scripted narratives.

These projects frequently involved collaborations with fellow content creators and established industry professionals, bridging the gap between YouTube culture and traditional animation production.

Paranormal Action Squad

In late 2016, Fong made his debut in premium long-form animation with Paranormal Action Squad, an eight-episode comedy series released exclusively on YouTube Red ( YouTube Premium). The show premiered on November 16, 2016, and was produced by 3BlackDot in association with Pickaxe Productions and Octopie Studios.

The series was helmed by Michael Rowe, an Emmy Award-winning writer known for his work on Futurama and Family Guy, signaling a serious investment in production value and writing quality.

The series is set in a universe where ghosts and supernatural entities are commonplace. It follows the misadventures of a bumbling team of paranormal investigators who offer extraction services at bargain prices. Fong voiced the character "Vanoss," a fictionalized and enthusiastic version of his online persona, who serves as the team's rookie.

He starred alongside fellow gaming creators Adam Montoya (SeaNanners), who voiced Paul, and Scott Robison (Mr. Sark), who voiced Eddie. The show also featured guest appearances from other digital influencers, including H2O Delirious and Tom Cassell (TheSyndicateProject).

Paranormal Action Squad represented one of the early attempts by YouTube to fund original programming centered on its native top-tier talent. Critics noted that while the humor catered heavily to the creators' existing fanbases, the animation quality and voice work demonstrated a professional polish distinct from the typical user-generated content of the time.

Vanoss Superhero School

Following the conclusion of Paranormal Action Squad, Fong continued to examine animated storytelling with Vanoss Superhero School. Released in November 2017 on his main YouTube channel, this series was a shorter-form project that Fong created and executive produced.

The narrative centered on a low-budget, non-accredited institution for aspiring superheroes, where Vanoss served as a somewhat incompetent mentor to a class of misfits.

Produced by 3BlackDot and Anthem Films, the series blended Fong's signature comedic style with scripted animation. Unlike his gameplay videos, which relied on improvisational banter, Vanoss Superhero School required structured scriptwriting and directed voice acting.

The series further solidified Fong's interest in developing IP that could exist independently of video game footage, utilizing his "owl" avatar as a central character in a fictional world.

Alpha Betas

Fong's most significant animation project to date is Alpha Betas, an adult animated comedy that examine the intersection of government operations and video game culture. The series was developed by 3BlackDot and Starburns Industries, the animation studio behind Rick and Morty and Anomalisa. Showrunners Chris Bruno and David Lee, known for Human Discoveries, led the creative direction.

The premise of Alpha Betas revolves around an elite CIA strike force known as Alpha Team. This squad, composed of four top-tier gamers, is tasked with entering the virtual of video games to resolve chance world-ending crises. The energy grid of the world in the show's universe is powered by video games, making the team's missions serious to national security.

The pilot episode premiered on the VanossGaming channel on March 13, 2021, garnering millions of views within days. Following the pilot's success, the production team launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a full season, aiming to demonstrate audience demand to chance distributors.

The campaign was a massive success, raising $1, 304, 067 from 8, 174 backers, far exceeding its initial goals. This funding model allowed the creators to maintain creative control and produce high-quality animation without immediate network interference.

The full series premiered on October 31, 2022, with episodes released on the official Alpha Betas YouTube channel. to the core cast of YouTubers, the series featured a roster of veteran Hollywood voice actors, lending further credibility to the production. Supporting cast members included Chris Parnell, Paget Brewster, Stephanie Beatriz, and John DiMaggio.

Fong served as an Executive Producer on the series, heavily involved in the creative development and marketing. His character, Eddie, was a departure from the "Vanoss" persona used in previous projects; while still comedic, Eddie was a distinct character within the show's lore rather than a direct avatar of Fong.

The series was praised for its high-octane animation, which faithfully recreated the visual styles of various video game genres, from -person shooters to westerns.

Production and Creative Direction

Beyond his vocal performances, Fong's role as a producer has been central to his animation career. Through 3BlackDot, he has been instrumental in greenlighting projects that use the "creator economy" model, where digital influencers retain ownership and creative input over their intellectual property.

His work on Alpha Betas specifically highlighted the viability of crowdfunding for high-budget animation, proving that creator-led projects could rival traditional television production value and talent acquisition.

Fong's method to voice acting is characterized by a naturalistic, frequently deadpan delivery that contrasts with the high-energy chaos of the animated worlds he inhabits.

Unlike traditional voice actors who may alter their voices significantly for different roles, Fong use his natural speaking voice, relying on timing and chemistry with his co-stars, frequently his real-life friends and collaborators, to generate humor.

This strategy preserves the authenticity that his audience expects while allowing him to step into scripted scenarios.

Business Ventures

Beyond his digital media career, Evan Fong has established a diverse portfolio of business interests spanning game publishing, music production, and venture capital.

His primary vehicle for these endeavors was 3BlackDot, a production studio and influencer management agency he co-founded in 2013 alongside fellow YouTubers Adam Montoya (SeaNanners) and Tom Cassell (Syndicate), as well as former Machinima executives Angelo Pullen and Luke Stepleton.

The company was designed to allow content creators to retain ownership of their intellectual property, a model that attracted significant institutional interest.

3BlackDot and Game Publishing

In January 2016, 3BlackDot secured a strategic investment from Legendary Entertainment, the production company behind films such as Jurassic World and The Dark Knight.

While the exact financial terms remained undisclosed, industry reports characterized the deal as a "multimillion-dollar equity stake," valuing the startup significantly just years after its inception. This partnership aimed to use Fong's massive audience to launch original intellectual properties across gaming and linear media.

Fong served as the Creative Director for 3BlackDot's flagship video game title, Dead . Released on Steam Early Access on July 30, 2015, the multiplayer horror game was marketed heavily through Fong's and his co-founders' YouTube channels. The game officially left Early Access on May 23, 2017.

Data from SteamSpy and Sensor Tower estimated the game sold between 220, 000 and 380, 000 copies during its lifecycle. even with its initial success, official support for the game ceased, and servers were shut down on August 27, 2020.

In July 2022, 3BlackDot was acquired by its CEO, Reginald Cash, in a management buyout valued at approximately $87 million. This transaction marked a significant exit for the original founders, including Fong, although he continued to collaborate with the studio on specific projects like the animated series Alpha Betas.

Music Industry and Avant Garden Records

Fong expanded his business footprint into the music industry by co-founding Avant Garden Records, a Los Angeles-based independent label and management company. Established to support artists with a distinct creative vision, the label's roster has included acts such as Emotional Oranges, Chiiild, and Slenderbodies.

Under the alias Rynx, Fong utilized the label's infrastructure to launch his own music career, focusing on electronic dance music (EDM). His debut single, "Want You," was released in December 2017, followed by tracks such as "I'm Alright" (June 2018) and "Hold On" (January 2019).

Unlike influencer-led music projects, Fong pursued traditional touring to legitimize the brand. In late 2019 and early 2020, he embarked on the "Rynx In Pieces" tour, performing at established venues across North America.

Production and Media Investments

Fong has increasingly taken on executive roles in traditional media production. He served as an Executive Producer for Alpha Betas, an adult animated series produced by 3BlackDot and Starburns Industries (the studio behind Rick and Morty). The series, which features voice work from Fong and his long-time collaborators, was developed to the gap between digital gaming culture and premium animated storytelling.

In the venture capital space, Fong has made targeted investments in technology startups. In October 2021, he participated in a funding round for Able, a fintech company designed to serve the "gig economy" and independent creators. This investment aligned with his broader professional history of advocating for creator independence and financial autonomy.

By 2025, financial analysts estimated Fong's net worth to be between $25 million and $30 million, driven by these diversified revenue streams alongside his enduring merchandise sales.

Residence and Relocation

While Evan Fong has maintained a notoriously private personal life, his residential history reflects the dual demands of his Canadian roots and his expanding business empire in the United States. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Fong spent his formative years in the Greater Toronto Area, a region he frequently

Awards and nominations

Evan Fong's tenure as a digital media pioneer has garnered significant industry recognition, primarily through his flagship brand VanossGaming. Between 2015 and 2025, his work was frequently by legacy publications and new media organizations for its influence on gaming culture and video production.

While content creators focus solely on metrics, Fong's accolades reflect his dual role as an entertainer and a creative director. His recognition spans from direct award nominations to inclusion in high-profile financial and influence rankings, validating his transition from a casual gamer to a media mogul.

Shorty Awards

The Shorty Awards, which honor the best of social media, have twice recognized Fong for his contributions to the gaming vertical. In 2016, during the 8th Annual Shorty Awards, he received a nomination in the Tech and Innovation: Gaming category.

This nomination placed him alongside other industry heavyweights, acknowledging his early adoption of collaborative "funny moments" formats that diverged from traditional "Let's Play" walkthroughs.

Fong returned to the Shorty Awards circuit four years later. At the 12th Annual Shorty Awards in 2020, he was named a finalist in the Best in Gaming category. This nomination highlighted his longevity on the platform, noting that even as the shifted toward live streaming, his edited video-on-demand content remained a dominant force.

The 2020 distinction was particularly notable as it recognized creators who had maintained relevance over a decade-long career.

Forbes Recognition

Fong's business acumen led to repeated acknowledgments by Forbes, which tracked his rise from a content creator to a high-earning entrepreneur. In 2017, the publication named him one of the Top Influencers: Gaming. This list identified creators who had successfully monetized their digital footprint through merchandise, partnerships, and cross-platform ventures.

That same year, Forbes ranked Fong as the world's second-highest-paid YouTuber, estimating his annual earnings at $15. 5 million. This valuation placed him ahead of mainstream celebrities and underscored the financial viability of gaming content.

His high ranking was attributed not only to AdSense revenue also to his "3BLACKDOT" production studio and the successful launch of the horror game Dead , for which he served as creative director.

YouTube Creator Awards

Fong is a recipient of YouTube's most prestigious milestone markers, known as Creator Awards. In 2015, he was awarded the Diamond Play Button, a plaque recognizing channels that surpass 10 million subscribers. Receiving this award in 2015 placed VanossGaming among an elite cadre of channels to reach the eight-figure subscriber mark during the platform's formative growth period.

Industry Leadership

Beyond formal awards, Fong has been invited to serve as an industry authority at major gaming conventions. In March 2015, he was a featured panelist at PAX East in Boston for the "YouTube Gaming Evolution" session. Alongside fellow creators, he addressed the shifting model of digital entertainment, validating his status as a thought leader in the space.

His involvement in the creative direction of Dead also garnered industry attention, as the game quickly amassed millions of views and sales, serving as a case study for influencer-led game development.

Discography and Musical Career

Evan Fong officially launched his music career under the moniker Rynx in 2017, distinguishing his musical output from his comedic gaming content. While he had previously released comedic songs as VanossGaming, the Rynx project marked a serious entry into the electronic dance music (EDM) and pop sectors.

His production style blends melodic bass, trap, and pop elements, frequently featuring guest vocalists to complement his instrumentals. Fong has a desire to incorporate his guitar background into his electronic productions, creating a hybrid sound that organic instrumentation with digital synthesis.

The project gained immediate traction with the release of the debut single "Want You" featuring Miranda Glory on December 12, 2017. The track established his sonic identity, characterized by atmospheric verses and heavy, melodic drops.

"Want You" performed well on streaming platforms, accumulating millions of plays and validating Fong's chance as a producer beyond his YouTube fame. Following this success, he released "Hold On" featuring Drew Love of the R&B duo THEY. in January 2018. This collaboration signaled his ability to attract established industry talent early in his musical career.

Throughout 2018 and 2019, Fong expanded his discography with a series of singles that would eventually culminate in his debut album. He released "I'm Alright" featuring Jimi Ono in June 2018, followed by "Read My Mind" with Mainland in May 2019.

His most high-profile collaboration of this period was "All For You" featuring Canadian pop star Kiesza, released in July 2019. The track received commercial attention for its radio-friendly structure and Kiesza's vocal performance. During this time, Fong also signed with the label Avant Garden, which facilitated distribution and industry connections.

On October 25, 2019, Fong released his debut studio album, In Pieces. The album consisted of 10 tracks, including the previously released singles and new cuts such as "Burn It Up" and "Club Poor," the latter featuring the comedy rap duo Tiny Meat Gang (Cody Ko and Noel Miller).

In Pieces served as a detailed statement of his artistic vision, merging emotional lyricism with high-energy electronic production. To support the album, Fong announced a tour in late 2019, with scheduled stops in major cities including Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York, marking his transition from digital creator to live performer.

Beyond original material, Fong built a reputation for official remixes. His remix of "U-RITE" by THEY. was released in August 2017 and remains one of his most popular tracks, garnering over 29 million views on YouTube alone.

In May 2019, he was commissioned to remix the global hit "Contra La Pared" by Sean Paul and J Balvin, a significant milestone that placed his name alongside international superstars. He also produced remixes for artists such as Gallant ("Doesn't Matter") and Olivia O'Brien ("Love Myself").

In July 2020, Fong released In Pieces (The Remixes), a companion project featuring reinterpretations of his album tracks by other producers, including QUIX, Blanke, and Eliminate. Following this release, the Rynx project entered a period of dormancy.

Between 2021 and 2025, Fong released no new material under the Rynx name, leading to speculation about the project's future. Industry reports and social media updates from late 2025 suggested a chance pivot, with Fong teasing new music under his own name, "Evan Fong," indicating a possible departure from the Rynx alias to a more personal artistic direction.

Discography