The group “THREE1989” (pronounced: Three), consisting of three members born in 1989, released their second digital single of 2024, “Last Tape,” on June 26th.
Distribution URL▼
https://three1989.lnk.to/LastTape
This song was produced by Gunma-based beatmaker yuhei miura, who is devoted to Lo-Fi Hiphop and Chillhop and has released works from overseas labels. This song, released in the rainy season, is a song that captures the moment when you want to burn the last scene into your memory when you are saying goodbye to a loved one. The piano and string arrangement is by Fukuoka-born, Tokyo-based keyboardist/composer Osamu Fukuzawa.
The song has a simple arrangement unlike any other, with an impressive phrase repeated in the chorus and piano and beats that accentuate the vocals. It is a departure from THREE1989’s city pop image, and is a song that is conscious of space and resonance.
In order to match the different style of the music this time, the mastering and Dolby Atmos were done at “big turtle STUDIOS,” a studio run by origami PRODUCTIONS, which is home to Ovall, Kan Sano, Nenashi, and other artists who have been helping THREE1989 since before their debut.
＜Comment from Yuhei Miura＞
I am very happy and proud to be able to release “Last Tape” with THREE1989. We met miraculously on the street in Shibuya a few years ago, and since we are the same age, we immediately hit it off. This wonderful connection and miracle has brought us this far.
I usually produce Lofi hiphop and Chillhop, but this time I’m going into the pop world.
This new endeavor was very stimulating for me and I learned a lot.
Shohei Uemura’s vocals are special in this song. I feel like there is a lot of emotion in his voice.
I am once again grateful for his talent and have gained a lot of inspiration from working with him again, and I am truly impressed by his passion and professionalism.
“Last Tape” is a song that expresses the transience and beauty of life. It is filled with the various emotions and memories we feel in our daily lives.
I believe we were able to achieve this beautiful expression thanks to the emotionally stirring piano sounds of Osamu Fukuzawa, who also participated in the piece.
I hope that listening to this song will give listeners an opportunity to confront their own experiences and emotions.
I sincerely hope that this song we have created together will reach listeners all over the world.
I hope this song touches your hearts and we can share a special moment together. I believe in the power of music and I want to continue to create great works with them.
I was invited by Yuhei Miura to participate in the song.
I cherished the first impression I had when I first heard the demo, and expressed the inspiration I received by coloring it with piano, synth, and strings.
I love the gentle sound and fleeting worldview of this song.
I’m happy to be able to join you, THREE1989 and Yuhei-san. Thank you very much!
＜RELEASE INFO＞
Title: Last Tape
Artist: THREE1989
Release date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Format: Streaming and download
Distribution URL▼
https://three1989.lnk.to/LastTape
THREE1989 (pronounced: Three)
Shohei (Vocals)
Datch (DJ)
Shimo (Key)
The group consists of three members born in 1989.
Each of the three members writes their own lyrics and music, and their music is characterized by a “New Nostalgic” feel that is modern yet somehow nostalgic, combining sounds from the 70s, 80s and 90s such as New Jack Swing, Funk, Disco and R&B with dance music.
Their live performances are a testament to Shohei’s (Vo) overwhelming vocal ability and beautiful voice, Datch’s (DJ) playing style that goes beyond the bounds of DJing, making extensive use of scratching and samplers, and Shimo’s (Key) high level of performance ability, able to use a variety of instruments.
So far, they have performed solo concerts at Liquid Rooms and at many festivals in Japan, as well as overseas in countries such as Taiwan, Korea, and Spain. They have also collaborated with many other artists, releasing collaborative songs with overseas artists such as Ink Waruntorn (THA), LINION (TWN), and Midas Hutch (NLD), expanding the scope of their activities to the world.
＜THREE1989 SNS＞
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A beatmaker living in Gunma Prefecture.
While still a student, he started a band with friends from university. After making his major debut in 2016, he began producing under his own name in 2018. He has collaborated with Shohei Uemura (THREE1989) and members of Okinawa’s hip-hop crew 604 to produce and release music, and has provided songs and beats for Rinne, Sorane, Nishi Erika, and others.
He is currently devoted to Lo-Fi Hip-hop and Chillhop, and has released music on overseas labels with his friends Kazuki Isogai, Koza, and Refeeld. His monthly listeners on streaming services have reached a maximum of 500,000 people around the world, with a total of 20 million plays.
Born in Fukuoka and based in Tokyo, he is a keyboardist/composer who handles everything from arrangements to producing.
He started playing the piano at a young age, and began producing original instrumental music influenced by Smooth Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, and other genres he encountered in his teens.
In 2023, he released the collaborative album “Afterimage” with re:plus, a beatmaker who is one of the driving forces behind Jazzy Hiphop and Lo-Fi Beats in Japan, from the German label Stereofox, co-produced Genko Yasutake’s “ALL YOUR HEART” featuring musicians from four countries, including a Grammy Award-winning artist, and played a central role in the Fukuoka indie unit YOHLU, which toured seven Asian cities including Shanghai and Seoul. In addition to creating his own works, he has also provided co-written songs for Takanori Iwata (EXILE, Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS) and co-arranged songs with famous producer Yoshiyuki Tsutaya. In addition to his own work, he also produces sound for artists and supports live performances (including recordings for THE FIRST TAKE, etc.). On February 28, 2024, he released his first album “0-1” on a nationwide CD and digital distribution.
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