The music video for XAMIYA’s third single “MONSTER” released on Wednesday, February 26th has been released today.
XAMIYA began his activities as a solo artist in 2022.KAMIYAHe is also an artist/producer who has been involved in providing beats to KOHH and JP THE WAVY and also producing XG’s “Shooting Star.”XanseiUnit project by.
“MONSTER” is based on a UK garage and two-step sound, and is an impressive song with a dreamy synthesizer and a catchy top line. The unique sound is created by combining light rhythms and emotional lyrics. The lyrics are written by AIRI (KAMIYA) and Amelia Moore. In addition to YUTA (Xansei), Taydex, who also teamed up with his previous works “HOTARU” and “RON”, has joined forces again.
The song expresses the growth of the mind as you accept anxiety and fear through the symbol of “monsters.” The phrase “So I’ll cast a spell and make every single monster mine” in the lyrics contains the determination to “free myself and take a new step,” and the lyrics “All my friends are monsters” that are repeated on the hook also offer a positive perspective of accepting past trauma and loneliness, turning them into force.
The music video was directed by Anisha Kapoor. The fantastic and cinematic footage delves deep into the theme of the song, “Breaking from Conflict,” and creates a visual story.
XAMIYA will also appear at SXSW 2025, which will be held in Austin, Texas, USA this month. It will appear in the official showcase “INSPIRED BY TOKYO,” which will be presented by FRIENDSHIP., Spincoaster, Orchard Japan, and TuneCore Japan.
[AIRI (KAMIYA) Comment]
I’ve been suffering from bipolar disorder. One day, I suddenly got nervous and asked. “I wonder if I will live with manic depression for the rest of my life?” Something lurking deep inside my heart begins to move and erode me. The existence that is always invisible seems to be a “monster” targeting me. Days of unmoving due to fear and anxiety. But a determination has emerged in my heart. “Let’s welcome this monster as a friend, not an enemy!” The monster has transformed into beings that should coexist, not just fear. I hope that people like me who are filled with fear and anxiety will listen to this song, dance and sing along with the monsters in their hearts, and get along well.
[Release Information]
XAMIYA “MONSTER”
Release Date: 2025.02.26 (Wed.)
Label: XAMIYA
Tracklist:
1. MONSTER
