“I wonder”, which was released in April of last year, became the fastest song to be streamed over 200 million times, and at the end of the year, it became a hot topic as it made its first appearance in the long-awaited “75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.” Da-iCE released their new single “FUNKEYS” today, January 15th (Wednesday).
▼“FUNKEYS”Streaming & Download
▼“FUNKEYS”Reservation site
https://da-ice.lnk.to/SG_20250115
This work is a package single released for the first time in about 3 years to coincide with the 11th anniversary of their debut, “Da-iCE DAY 2025”. The title song “FUNKEYS” features Akiko Wada, one of Japan’s leading singers and the queen of Japanese R&B, and member Taiki Kudo participated in writing the lyrics. The song is attracting attention for its lyrics that are a mix of his typical irony and playfulness.
To coincide with the release, the music video was premiered on YouTube at 10pm today.
In this music video, Akko, who is disguised as a director, makes the members of Da-iCE perform a slapstick play as she is directed, and the video is reminiscent of the world of 50s soul music to 70s funk music. Please check this out as well!
▼ Da-iCE “FUNKEYS” Music Video
The coupling song is a new song composed and arranged by Face 2 fAKE, a music producer unit consisting of Achilles Damigos and Oh!Be, who have produced many famous songs, and whose lyrics were written by members Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura. FUNTASISTA” included.
In addition, as video bonuses, you will receive live footage (approximately 130 minutes) of the final performance of “ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2024” in August and the final performance of “Da-iCE 10th Anniversary Live House Tour 2024” held to commemorate the 10th anniversary. DVD and Blu-ray discs with bonus features are also available.
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■“FUNKEYS”
Lyrics: Daiki Kudo
Composer: Daiki Kudo | Saeki youthK
Arrangement: Saeki youthK
■“FUNTASISTA”
Lyrics: Yudai Ohno | Sota Hanamura
Composer: Face 2 fAKE
Arrangement: Face 2 fAKE
■Product overview
・SG+DVD (compatible with Sumapura)
AVCD-61491/B Price: 6,300 yen (tax included)
・SG+Blu-ray Disc (compatible with Sumapura)
AVCD-61492/B Price: 6,300 yen (tax included)
・SG (compatible with Sumapura)
AVCD-61493 Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
■Recorded content
Disc-1(CD)
01.FUNKEYS
02.FUNTASISTA
03.FUNKEYS(Instrumental)
04.FUNTASISTA(Instrumental)
Disc-2(DVD/Blu-ray)
・”ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2024″ performed in August 2024
・Live video of “Da-iCE 10th Anniversary Live House Tour 2024” final performance
■Reservation/purchase first-come-first-served benefits
CD shop bonus: Postcard (Picture A)
Da-iCE OFFiCiaL FUN CLUB ai: Postcard (Picture B)
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Starting today, January 15th (Wednesday), the commemorative performance “Da-iCE DAY 2025” celebrating the formation date and debut date will be held at K Arena Yokohama, and Akiko Wada will be performing for the encore on the first day of the performance. They made a surprise appearance and sang “FUNKEYS”, eliciting a surprising cheer from the venue!
Last year marked the 10th anniversary of their major debut, and Da-iCE held numerous live performances including a Budokan performance, a live house tour, and an arena tour.At the end of the year, they made their first appearance at the Kohaku Uta Gassen, and ran all the way to the end.
We can’t keep an eye on them as they continue to show momentum in 2025.
[Release information]
■Wednesday, January 15, 2025 New CD Single “FUNKEYS”
https://da-ice.lnk.to/SG_20250115
[Live information]
“Da-iCE DAY 2025”
https://da-ice.jp/news/detail.php?id=1117572
■Performance schedule (opening time/starting time)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025[Kanagawa]K Arena Yokohama 17:30/18:30
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)[Kanagawa]K Arena Yokohama 17:30/18:30
Friday, January 17, 2025[Kanagawa]K Arena Yokohama 17:30/18:30
[Da-iCE Profile]
“Da-iCE” is a 5-member male artist group with four-octave twin vocals.
The members are vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura, and performers Daiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka, and Hayao Wada.
“CITRUS”, released in November 2020, became the first Japanese male dance and vocal group to surpass 100 million streaming views and won the 2021 “63rd Japan Record Award.”
Their subsequent release, “Starmine,” created a buzz as a representative festival song of the Reiwa era that can be enjoyed by all generations, and in 2024 they will celebrate their 10th anniversary since their major debut.
“I wonder”, released in April, won the “Excellent Work Award” at the “66th Shining! Japan Record Awards” in 2024. The total number of streaming views has exceeded 200 million times, the fastest ever! Their latest album “MUSi-aM” will be released on October 2nd. At the end of the year, she made her first appearance at the 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
[Da-iCE SNS]
▼Da-iCE Official HP:https://da-ice.jp
▼Da-iCE Official YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DaiCECH
▼Da-iCE_STAFF Official X:https://twitter.com/Da_iCE_STAFF
▼Da-iCE_STAFF Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/da_ice_staff/
▼Da-iCE_OFFICIAL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@da_ice_official
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