[ONE OR EIGHT]“KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)” ranks 5th on the US chart! The first Japanese to achieve this feat

ONE OR EIGHT, a boy group that is rapidly gaining attention, will release a collaboration song with global hip-hop star Big Sean called “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)” on November 22nd (Friday). Released. The song has already received a lot of attention due to the participation of Big Sean, who has collaborated with famous artists such as Justin Bieber and Katy Perry and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards.

One of the most popular official playlists on Spotify, “New Music Friday” (updated on 12/6), has surpassed the previous work “Don’t Tell Nobody” and is now available in 24 countries and regions including the American version*1 was selected. The American version of “New Music Friday” is a mega playlist with over 4.2 million users, and he is the first Japanese to have his debut song appear on the same playlist twice in a row. In addition, in the same week, he was also selected as the artist cover for Spotify’s official playlist “Weekly Buzz Tokyo”.

In addition, it ranked 5th on the US “iTunes Top Rap and Hip-Hop Songs” (as of December 9th), following Kendrick Lamar, and ranked 5th on the US comprehensive chart “iTunes Top 100 Songs.” It has also been ranked in the Chart.

“KAWASAKI” is a popular song that was released by ONE OR EIGHT in June, just before their debut, and achieved 10 million views in just 10 days. Not only did it respond to fans’ requests for a sound source, but the addition of Big Sean added to the thrilling appeal of the remix, taking it to a new level. The original energy was created by mixing the rhythmic rhythmic beat of a jersey club with the heavy bassline of a trap in an exquisite balance, while retaining Big Sean’s unique beat and melody, as well as sharp and lyrical rap. This resulted in an immersive song that draws the listener in.

▼ONE OR EIGHT / KAWASAKI
https://oneoreight.lnk.to/kwskwbigsean

In the music video, ONE OR EIGHT, who were invited to another world by Yao, perform a dance guided by the roar of a motorcycle, forming a “gathering” that transcends the absurdity and fear of reality. When they are brought back to the real world by Yao, their enthusiasm disappears as if it were an illusion, but the rhythm of rebellion continues to echo in their hearts. This video work features a talented production team, including director Glenn Michael, who has worked on works by The Weekend, Big Sean, and The Chainsmokers, and editor Mykyta Bereg, who has worked on works by Yeat and Tyla Yaweh.

▼ONE OR EIGHT / KAWASAKI (with Big Sean) (Music Video)

“This time, in order to further upgrade and release KAWASAKI, which is our starting line, Big Sean, who has been active in the HIPHOP scene for many years, participated in our songs. “Control” and “Moves” It’s really emotional and still feels a little like a dream that an artist that we listened to all the time when we were students will be participating in a song that is important to us.It’s a cry of our determination to run like KAWASAKI and the sound of HIPHOP. Big is a heavy hitter Please enjoy the chemical reaction of VERSE written by Sean!” said NEO.

Regarding this collaboration, Big Sean said, “Actually, before this story came up, I had a chance to see them perform live in Los Angeles, and I felt their star quality there. When I heard it, I knew I wanted to do it. From a rap perspective, it has a lot of good rhythms, but it still has a club feel to it, and it’s a song that meets a lot of different elements at once.” OR I think EIGHT will definitely succeed globally. If I didn’t think so, I wouldn’t collaborate with them. I think they will become superstars and lead the way in J-Pop and the whole scene. ”, he says with high expectations.

[ONE OR EIGHT Profile]

An eight-member boy group consisting of all Japanese members: MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA. Global debut on August 16, 2024.

The artist’s name “ONE OR EIGHT” comes from the Japanese idiom “Ikka Hachika”. With the tagline “BET ON YOURSELF,” he and his friends will take on the world in a high-stakes competition toward their dreams.

OFFICIAL SITE: https://oneoreight.com/

[Big Sean Profile]

A superstar who has won seven BET Awards and been nominated for six Grammy Awards.

Big Sean is an artist who reigns at the top of the hip-hop world.

In 2011, he joined Kanye West’s “GOOD Music” and released his debut album “Finally Famous”. Since then, they have sold over 50 million records and are constantly evolving. His discography includes the album “Detroit 2” (2020), which topped the Billboard 200 and was certified PLATINUM, as well as “I Decided.” (2017) and “Dark Sky Paradise” (2017). 2015) and the GOLD-certified “Hall Of Fame” (2013). Furthermore, she has participated in works by world-famous artists such as Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Nicki Minaj, and continues to attract a wide range of music fans. Then, on August 30, 2024, the long-awaited 6th album “Better Me Than You” (Def Jam Recordings) will be released. His sound, which is still evolving, is captivating listeners once again.

OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.uknowbigsean.com/

*1 24 countries and regions with “New Music Friday” included in the playlist

Global/Iceland/United Arab Emirates/America/India/Indonesia/Egypt/Australia & New Zealand/South Korea/Saudi Arabia/Singapore/Switzerland/Thailand/Taiwan/Czech & Slovakia/Denmark/Germany/Japan/Norway/Philippines/Hong Kong/ Vietnam/Malaysia/Levant (in alphabetical order)