MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE release long-awaited first CD single! An aggressive trap sound, like invaders from another world. No one can stop them now they’ve started!

INVADERZ Jacket Cover

Boyband MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE have released their first ever CD single. Released Wednesday, September 13, the CD features two songs, including the freshly recorded new track ‘INVADERZ’, while the DVD includes MA55IVE’s first ever music video! It also features three live videos from the concert event THE SURVIVAL 2022 ~BALLISTIK BOYZ vs MA55IVE~ × PSYCHIC FEVER held in Japan in 2022, making it a must-see.

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE is a unit comprising five members who are also performers in THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE: LIKIYA, Kenta Kamiya, Shogo Yamamoto, Shohei Urakawa and Takahide Suzuki. They express their own original style based on hip-hop and R&B.

The group have kept busy active since their formation in 2019. They have released six digital singles and three Music Cards (collectible cards that include a music download code), and the members led by LIKIYA take turns to appear on the weekly block.fm program ‘RMPG DOPE STATION’, where they introduce the latest music chart.

Be sure to check out the single across all digital streaming link here!

SKY-HI And BE:FIRST Come Together In New Release

Japanese rapper, producer, and CEO of BMSG, SKY-HI has announced a compelling split release on 28 August 2023, Monday. The single features the opening and closing themes for the upcoming Baki Hanma Season 2 - "The Father vs. Son Saga”. “Sarracenia” is the title for the opening theme and “Salvia” is the title for the closing theme, both songs were written by SKY-HI himself who is a big fan of the manga for the anime.

In ‘Sarracenia’, SKY-HI delves into the psyche of Yujiro Hanma, Baki Hanma's formidable father, exploring his profound musings on strength and masculinity. “Salvia” is performed by the seven-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST which SKY-HI himself is the executive producer of. The digital single is pre-released on major streaming platforms today, while both “Sarracenia” and “Salvia” are up on YouTube in their full anime format. Lastly, the full music video for “Sarracenia” is posted below.

Shiki Miyoshino Is Set To Make Her Debut

Shiki Miyoshino, who is an American-born singer, is a member of the PRISM Project and has announced she will be making her major debut with Sony Music Labels Inc. Miyoshino is a virtual YouTuber who is also an occultic inugami born from the wandering souls of dog owners who have lost their passion. She is lively and cheerful and deeply loves music, horror, and, of course, dogs. Within the virtual talent industry, she is known as a songstress who captivates audiences worldwide with her beautiful singing voice “hanahaki” will be released on July 12..

Her first single, titled “hanahaki”, delves into the theme of “Hanahaki Syndrome,” a fictional disease in which an individual suffering from unrequited love coughs up flower petals. This marks the beginning of her journey as a messenger of the occult. The music is composed by the enigmatic US-based composer known as “GHOST,” who boasts a subscriber count of over 400,000.

BE:FIRST Wants Fans Around The World To Smile

Dance and vocal group, BE:FIRST continues to share their love to their fans. With the recent release of 'Smile Again', the group has recently posted a video reel of each member saying 'You are Beautiful' in different languages. This includes English, Malay, Thai, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese and Vietnamese to name a few.

BE:FIRST dedicates 'Smile Again' and for the first time, this new social video reel to all overseas fans. Seven distinct vocals stand out in 'Smile Again', encapsulating fragility, determination, hope and acceptance that accompany a simple message in the song’s lyrics ‘You are so beautiful’. As part of Shiseido ANESSA’s Spring Summer 2023 in Japan and 8 other countries/regions in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, this is BE:FIRST's first love song to be released and shared to the world.

The music video for 'Smile Again' has surpassed over 9 million views on YouTube, as well as 16.3 million on TikTok with #saシャッター (smile again shutter) to date.

Wez Atlas Drops Second Mini Album

Wez Atlas has released their 2nd mini album called, “This Too Shall Pass”.
The title, “This Too Shall Pass” literally means that current situations and things won’t last forever and will pass with time, and it shows how Wez has grown recently as a person. The theme of his last album, “Chicken Soup For One”, was all about “the troubled matters in daily life” and “healing through music”. This same theme has gotten much deeper and more developed.
There are many unique, highly talented creators involved in making this new album.
These creators include VivaOla, Kota Matsukawa, starRo, nonomi and uin. VivaOla is his best friend and producer. Kota Matsukawa runs the creative label w.o.u and also produces Salasa. starRo is a Grammy award nominee. nonomi is a backing DJ at Wez’s life performance. uin produced Skaai.
Please check their skilful rap music on the various tracks which are written in Japanese and English accordingly.
Wez has been very active in 2022 as he released 5 singles and joined 6 works from other artists who are from inside and outside of Japan as a featuring artist. He has gained many playlist covers on Spotify. He is going to has just joined the event SXSW 2023 and his preceding single “Damn!” was selected for the Spotify official playlist “New Music Friday” in Asian countries.
Wez is the one of a new generation of rappers who are expanding their stage worldwide.
His MV for “Life’s A Game”, which was produced by VivaOla and Kota Matsukawa, has been released so please check it out!

[ Wez Comments from Wez Atlas ]
My 2nd mini-album “This Too Shall Pass” is finally out!! This was another very personal project for me following Chicken Soup For One, and it feels like a good ending to that chapter of my life. I struggled, lamented, and overcame. I feel ready now to take on the next chapter. Life’s a game, Ima get up and play it!!!
Huge thanks to VivaOla, Kota Matsukawa, starRo, nonomi, uin, Shiota Hiroshi (Salt Field Mastering), Kazumi Watanabe, Misato Iwamoto, Daisuke Taira, Kyoko Utsue, Shogo Kikuta, and everyone else that brought this project together with me!

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“This too Shall Pass” Jacket Cover

“This Too Shall Pass” by Wez Atlas

Tracklisting

1. Life’s A Game(Prod byVivaOla/ Kota Matsukawa)

2. Damn!(Prod bystarRo)

3. Dandelion(Prod bystarRo)

4. Go Round(Prod bynonomi)

5. Cul-de-sac(Prod bynonomi)

6. It Is What It Is(Prod byVivaOla/ Kota Matsukawa)

7. Me Today(Prod byuin)