Tokyo-based creative gal collective bala released their first EP “bala-llel world” on Friday, April 19th.
This first EP includes the pop tune “LIKE THAT”, which is the ending song of ABEMA’s anime/pop culture information program “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE”, produced by Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso), and lyrics by Hidefumi Kenmochi (Wednesday Campanella). club sound and Japanese pop culture, including the debut song “barla,” which was also produced by Hidefumi Kenmochi, “Tokyo Survivor,” which was also produced by Hidefumi Kenmochi, and “Heavenly,” which was produced by Bodysync, the electronic unit of Ryan Hemsworth and Jira Fudge. Covers previously released single songs that combine. In addition, the new songs “Freedom” and “Kimi ga Found This Star” produced by LLLL have been added, making it a total of 6 songs. Is Tokyo truly worthy of the title “Baralel World”? Tokyo? TOKYO? An original worldview is being developed.
Aiming to form a loose association of female artists/creators who are active in the youth culture scene, we are developing activities that go beyond music, and our lyrics include LIl’ Leise But Gold, Yuppa (HNC), music videos and graphics. Many respected female artists and creators will participate, including YUKARI, 0CM (Mana Ohno), Hana Watanabe, and danbabeboo. The members themselves are in charge of CG graphics and MV editing, with KANO editing the EP jacket graphics, and MANON editing the MV for the lead song “LIKE THAT”, which was released at the same time as this EP release. The video is overflowing with peaceful vibes, embodying the song’s theme of “friendship.”
“LIKE THAT” Music Video (released on April 19th at 18:00)
Since the end of last year, he has been invited to events in Hanoi, Shanghai, Bangkok and other Asian countries one after another, and he has also received DJ performances and praise from up-and-coming British and American artists such as Mall Grab, Wavedash, Swami Sound, and Alice Longyu Gao. bala is attracting attention as a rare entity that straddles the world of pop culture and world-class club music, mainstream and underground. In 2024, starting with this EP, solos by MANON and SUNNY ONLY 1 are also planned, and the cutting edge of Tokyo’s youth culture that they embody will be transmitted to the world.
Shinichi Osawa / Hidefumi Kenmochi / BODYSYNC / Kazuto Okawa:LLLL / Stand Alone / Yuppa (HNC) / SAORI (THE SUZAN) / LIl’ Leise But Gold / MERI
YUKARI / 0CM (Mana Ohno) / Hana Watanabe / danbabeboo / Touko Nakamura
●Artist comment
◯Shinichi Osawa
Congratulations to bala, a creative collective that is not bound by existing formats, for releasing their first EP. I look forward to your continued success.
◯Kenmochi Hidefumi
It’s been a year since their debut, and I’ve worked with bala in many places, and every time I meet them, I feel that their “individuality” is taking shape.
He is genuinely interested in expressing himself and stirs up the atmosphere at live performances. They seem to be having the most fun at every event (lol).
Cool, cute, cool, silly, everything. The most rich one, packed with their progress so far. Congratulations on the release of your 1st EP!
bala Digital EP “bala-llel world”
Distribution date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Delivery URL:https://orcd.co/bala-llelworld_bala
●Recorded songs
M1 – Heavenly
M2-barla
M3 – Freedom
M4 – This star you found
M5 – LIKE THAT
M6 – Tokyo Survivor
●bala
Tokyo Street Gals Power!
bala is a team of female artists and creators based in Tokyo. Each of them embodies the current Japanese street culture and pop culture, while transmitting a new generation of J-POP that resonates with the global music scene. We aim to be a presence that empowers creative gals in Japan.
In 2023, they made their debut with “Barla” produced by Shinichi Osawa, “Heavenly” produced by BODYSYNC, a unit consisting of Ryan Hemsworth and Giraffage, and “Tokyo Survivor” produced by Hidefumi Kenmochi. They plan to release their 1st EP in 2024.
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