Oresama Gives Excitement In New Single

Music duo Oresama has revealed that they will be dropping a brand-new single titled “GIMMME!” and is set to be released on October 14th. The new single will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming fantasy anime Maohjo de Oyasumi which is set to premiere in October. 

“GIMMME!” is being released in a single CD-only edition, which will feature the title song and another new track titled “Yakō no ame” plus the karaoke version of both tracks. Pre-orders are up and posted below along with their latest video for everyone to check out. Lastly, the full track-listing is posted at the bottom of the page.

GIMMME!

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ORESAMA「Gimmme!」

01. Gimmme!

02. Yako no ame

03. Gimmme!［Instrumental］

04. Yako no ame［Instrumental］

PIKOTARO Teams Up with Pokémon to Premiere Electrifying New Music Video!

Singer-songwriter PIKOTARO’s collaboration song with iconic Pokémon, Pikachu –"PIKA to PIKO"  is now available on digital platforms worldwide, along with a newly-released music video which premiered at the August 31 finale of the "Pokémon Virtual Fest" virtual amusement park event in Japan.

PIKOTARO and Pokémon came together to create something to help people smile and have fun at home this summer. "I’ve always felt a connection with Pikachu," said PIKOTARO. "I was dreaming of a way to collaborate with Pikachu, so I feel very lucky to have this opportunity to create a fun song together."

In "PIKA to PIKO", the internationally famous pair of pop culture icons dance and sing to each other with creative communication and sometimes surprising choreography.PIKOTARO explained, "I interpreted Pikachu's words by myself for this song. Nobody knows Pikachu’s language, but I think I understood it in PIKOTARO’s way. In the music video, I call Pikachu 'Pikataro' when he puts sunglasses on. Pikachu looks cuter with them on so I think his popularity might increase even more!"

Earlier in 2020, PIKOTARO released "PPAP 2020", an updated version of his 2016 hit "PPAP" (“Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen”), adding a new chorus of “Wash! Wash! Wash!” with the mission of helping children and adults wash their hands thoroughly. The video – with the message of “Pray for People and Peace” – made international headlines and has been viewed over 10 million times in more than 150 countries.

To create "PIKA to PIKO", PIKOTARO teamed up once again with arranger KOSAKA DAIMAOU, who produced PIKOTARO's "Stay-At-Home" trilogy ("PPAP 2020, "Hoppin' Flappin'", and "Sukiyaki"). The 2016 viral sensation "PPAP" achieved over 135 million views on YouTube, and the song’s multiple versions have amassed over 500 million views combined. "I would like all the children around the world to enjoy the collaboration between PIKOTARO and Pikachu," added PIKOTARO. "The whole world is in a difficult situation now, but I want to warm it up and entertain many people! KOSAKA-san's sound is really popping, too."

Be sure to check out the music video below!

ST. VINCENT Teams with YOSHIKi to Reimagine New York with Latest Release!

(ST. VINCENT photo credit: Pamela Neale)

Multiple Grammy-winning artist ST. VINCENT has partnered with international rock star/composer YOSHIKI to craft a fresh version of her song “New York”, released August 28 through Loma Vista and Concord in association with Universal Music.

The new version of ST. VINCENT’s bittersweet signature tune originally released on her international Top 10 album MASSEDUCTION features YOSHIKI’s classical-inspired arrangements that infuse the song’s timeless melodies with unpredictable new textures.

ST. VINCENT said, “It was an honor to work with the amazing YOSHIKI on this new version of ‘New York’. YOSHIKI’s arrangement added to the song in the way time or distance transform longtime friends or relationships: the original is still recognizable, but subtly and significantly altered.” YOSHIKI said, “As an artist, I admire how ST. VINCENT approaches music in an innovative and courageous way. Her music breaks the boundaries of genres, which is a mindset I can completely relate to. My band X JAPAN played the Coachella Festival in 2018 at the same time that ST. VINCENT performed, but at that time we didn’t meet. But this year, through mutual friends, we were introduced. In terms of ‘New York’, it’s a great song to start with, and I’m grateful that she trusted me to fully rearrange the song with my classical approach. I hope ST. VINCENT’s fans enjoy it, and that my fans will too.”

Be sure to check out the track across all digital music streaming platform here along with the official audio video below!

BAD HOP Shows Fans their WORLD with Upcoming Album!

Eight-member rap group BAD HOP announced that they will be releasing a brand new album titled BAD HOP WORLD  on August 7th across all digital music streaming platforms. This will the latest release done by the group since Mobb Life back in September of 2017 and will be their third album overall. The album will release with sixteen tracks total and will be produced by several big names in the Japanese rap industry such as JIGG, MURVSAKI, and DJKronicBeats. To hype up the release, they dropped the songs “High Land feat. Tiji Jojo, Vingo & YZERR”, “Choice feat. Vingo, Yellow Pato & Bark”, “Wanted List feat. Bark, Benjazzy & T-Pablow”, “Hood Gospel feat. T-Pablow, Bark & YZERR” on Apple Music along with the music video for “Choice feat. Vingo, Yellow Pato & Bark” on their YouTube channel. 

Be sure to check out the upcoming release on Apple Music along with the music video for “Choice feat. Vingo, Yellow Pato & Bark” below!

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BAD HOP「BAD HOP WORLD」

01. Intro

02. The Lead feat. G-k.i.d, Benjazzy & Bark［Prod. TnTXD］

03. Round One feat. YZERR, G-k.i.d, Vingo & Bark［Prod. DJKronicBeats］

04. BAT MAN feat. Benjazzy, Tiji Jojo, Bark & Vingo［Prod. KM］

05. Project Boy feat. YZERR & T-Pablow［Prod. JTK & Seven］

06. May Day feat. Yellow Pato, G-k.i.d & Tiji Jojo［Prod. ZOT on the WAVE］

07. Suicide feat. Tiji Jojo & T-Pablow［Prod. KM］

08. Chop Stick feat. Vingo & Benjazzy［Prod. ZOT on the WAVE］

09. 18 feat. Yellow Pato & YZERR［Prod. Ydd Matt × Righter］

10. High Land feat. Tiji Jojo, Vingo & YZERR［Prod. JIGG］

11. Choice feat. Vingo, Yellow Pato & Bark［Prod. JIGG］

12. Wanted List feat. Bark, Benjazzy & T-Pablow［Prod. MURVSAKI］

13. My Turn feat. Benjazzy, Tiji Jojo, Yellow Pato & G-k.i.d［Prod. Gibbo × Ferno］

14. Bayside Dream feat. T-Pablow, Tiji Jojo & Benjazzy［Prod. JIGG］

15. Super Wave feat. Tiji Jojo, G-k.i.d & Yellow Pato［Prod. ZOT on the WAVE］

16. Hood Gospel feat. T-Pablow, Bark & YZERR［Prod. JIGG］

VELLE.J Brings Their TUNES Again with Upcoming Album!

Four-member vocal boy group VELLE.J announced that they will be releasing brand new album, 4TUNES, on October 27th. This will be the latest release done by the group since their digital single “Louder” last month and will be the group’s first album with label rock field. The naming of the album holds double meanings as it’s not only their fourth anniversary in the industry but also honors the fact that all four members will be writing, composing, and producing every track on the album. 4TUNES will release with seven tracks total and will drop under four editions, three CD-only editions called Type A-C and a CD+DVD limited edition titled Type S. Each edition will also drop with a different bonus eighth track with only Type A and S having the same song on both editions. 

Be sure to check out their latest music video “Louder” along with the pre-order links for 4TUNES  below!

Standard edition Type A

Standard edition Type B

Standard edition Type C

Limited  edition Type S

VELLE.J「4TUNES」

TypeS、TypeA

01. Louder

02. The Flower

03. FIRE

04. 5DAYS

05. 音疑花詩 -Otogi banashi-

06. 楽園

07. 響け

08. The One

Type B

01. Louder

02. The Flower

03. FIRE

04. 5DAYS

05. 音疑花詩 -Otogi banashi-

06. 楽園

07. 響け

08. 未来

Type C

01. Louder

02. The Flower

03. FIRE

04. 5DAYS

05. 音疑花詩 -Otogi banashi-

06. 楽園

07. 響け

08. Myself