Murakami Keisuke's long-awaited new single and a two-day solo live performance in Tokyo, "Got to be Love" has been released today!

Murakami Keisuke’s first single, “Got to be Love,” was released today, released for the first time in about a year and a half. This work features Renato Iwai, who has attracted attention for his global activities based in Tokyo, such as Coffee Music Originals and CITY BOSSA, as producers, and has created a unique nostalgic and authentic texture by combining analog sound that focuses on vintage equipment with modern, clean digital sounds. The catchy melody and simple arrangement highlight Murakami’s voice, giving it a sense of sincerity and emotion behind the message “Let’s cultivate solid love” in the title. The mastering was created by Grammy Award winner Brendan Duffy, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar and others.

An acoustic live performance in Tokyo has also been decided. The event will be held for the second consecutive day, with a performance at Minami Aoyama MANDALA on Sunday, August 10th and a performance at noon on Monday, November. Both performances will also be broadcast live (with archives). Pre-sale at Official FC will start on Saturday, May 24th. Please check it out along with the new song.

[Murakami Keisuke “Got to be love” Linkfire]　https://orcd.co/got-to-be-love

Murakami Keisuke’s comments

I’m sure everyone has different interpretations and ideals about love, but in this song, I’m singing about what love is from my life-size perspective. I want to fill in the gaps in the hearts of people I love… and honest and warm feelings that give each other. I hope they can create a love song that will give people a sense of warmth in this day and age when human relationships are becoming weaker. (Murakami Keisuke)

[Release Information]

Released May 21, 2025

Murakami Keisuke

Streaming single “Got to be love”

Linkfire:https://orcd.co/got-to-be-love

Available on streaming services and major download services such as iTunes Store, Recochoku, and mora

[Live information]

Performance name: Murakami Keisuke ~acoustic oneman live~

Venue: Minami Aoyama MANDALA

Date: August 10th (Sunday) and 11th (Monday, public holidays)

Sunday, 10th Doors open at 18:00 Show starts at 18:30

11th (Monday, public holidays) Doors open at 12:30 and show starts at 13:00

Price: Advance ¥5,000 / On-day ¥5,500 + 1 drink not included

Delivery ¥3,500 *All prices include tax

FC advance sales acceptance: Saturday, May 24th, 10:00am – Saturday, May 31st, 23:59am

General ticket sales: Reservations will begin on Sunday, June 1st at Minami Aoyama Mandala website from 10:00

Application URL for the evening performance on Sunday, August 10th https://tiget.net/events/402521

Application URL for the afternoon performance on Monday, August 11th https://tiget.net/events/402523

Inquiries: Minami Aoyama MANDALA TEL: 03-5474-0411 (Reception hours: 16:00-22:00 *Irregular holidays)

[Song information]

“Got to be love”

Words: Murakami Keisuke

Music: Murakami Keisuke, Renato Iwai

Sound Produce: Renato Iwai

Vocal: Murakami Keisuke

Bass:MIKIDEN

Trumpet:Yosuke Kobayashi

Electric Guitar: Max Viana

Acoustic Guitar: Elias Thiago

Programming/Rhodes: Renato Iwai

Recorded,mixed and produced by Renato Iwai

Mastered by Brendan Duffey

I can’t sleep I can’t sleep

Yes you say

Not alone I’m not alone

i am here

There are so many things in the world that can’t be helped

Sometimes tears flow

In those cases, I make you laugh

Because I’m not alone anymore

This got to be love

I’m glad I met you

There’s nothing, there’s nothing

But this is fine

There’s you and I’m there

That’s all it is

One day we both become old

Even if I can no longer walk

Have a little miraculous everyday life

I’m sure I won’t forget

This got to be love

I’m glad we met

You’re good, you’re good

Is it okay for me?

【profile】　Murakami Keisuke/Singer/Songwriter

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. He spent his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

The acapella group formed while attending university has become a hot topic.

In June 2017, he made his major debut with the mini-album “Mamoritai,” which includes NIVEA commercial songs.

He ranked 8th on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

After that, they released a total of three mini albums and two full albums. He has gained many fans with his sophisticated songwriting and outstanding singing ability, with roots in soul music.

The digital single “SUPERNOVA” released in 2023 will be number one in Apple Music’s R&B/Soul rankings.

In 2024, they teamed up with Pyramid Label to launch a new chapter of Murakami Keisuke with the aim of resonating with world-renowned pop sounds.