“AWA” is a subscription-type (flat rate) music streaming service operated by AWA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Koki Togashi). We have started distributing the collaboration song “In The Back”, which was born from an encounter at AWA Lounge with AWA official distributor kfk.
For this song, “In The Back,” uruwashi was looking for a featured partner and was doing “squirrel activities” at the AWA lounge, when he heard KFK’s lounge broadcast of him playing and singing on an acoustic guitar, and the collaboration was decided. This is uruwashi’s first amateur male artist, and the work is a perfect combination of lyrical lyrics, mellow and bitter neo-soul beats, and KFK’s charming husky voice. Please immerse yourself in the relaxing and chill atmosphere of the collaborative song “In The Back” by beat maker uruwashi and AWA official distributor kfk.
■Comment from uruwashi
When I heard KFK-kun’s lounge-streamed singing voice on an acoustic guitar, I knew right away that it would be perfect for a mellow and sexy song. I remember telling him that we were going to collaborate right away during his stream lol
It was hard to find a male artist with whom I wanted to collaborate, and I was finally able to meet him. I am very happy that we completed the work together. I’m looking forward to your future endeavors.
■Comment from kfk
From the moment we met to this release, everything happened so quickly that even I was surprised. It was my first experience trying to guess the lyrics and melody. I completely liked the demo I received from uruwashi, and through trial and error, I really learned a lot from creating this work, which was simple in a good way. I am grateful to have met you and had the opportunity to meet you.
Please enjoy the atmosphere that is a little different from playing and singing.
▼In The Back / uruwashi&kfk
https://mf.awa.fm/3UVGA1Z
In addition, a special lounge by uruwashi and kfk will be held to commemorate the release of this work. PENI, an AWA authorized distributor, will be the MC, and we are planning to talk about the behind-the-scenes stories about the song and how the collaboration came about, as well as KFK himself singing “In The Back” live. Also, the reason why PENI decided to serve as MC this time was also revealed in the lounge. Anyone can participate in the lounge, and if you download the AWA app in advance, you can enjoy interacting with the artists even more. Please enjoy the special lounge by KFK and Uruwashi.
■[Appearance in person]uruwashi×kfk special feature on LOUNGE Overview
Date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 21:30-22:15
MC: PENI
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_uruwashikfk_0516_pr
■uruwashi
An artist who can express himself at a high level with track makeup. He has a reputation for his emotional and nostalgic songs.
AWA Lounge:https://mf.awa.fm/3NuhD9T
■kfk
AWA distribution debut triggered by a music provision event held in October 2023. He plays and sings every night with a 4,000 yen classical guitar (Gonzo) that he happened to come across at a thrift store. He likes ballads, gyoza, and strawberries. In November of the same year, he appeared on AWA’s official broadcast “#Awaste”, and as of 2024, it has been decided that he will be featured as a vocalist in a song produced by AWA official artist “uruwashi”. He is moving into a new field.
AWA Lounge:https://mf.awa.fm/48L1zbZ
■App overview
“AWA” is a subscription-type (flat-rate) music streaming service provided by AWA Co., Ltd., a joint venture between CyberAgent Co., Ltd. and Avex Fan Marketing Co., Ltd. The service was launched in May 2015, and has distributed 140 million songs and approximately 13 million playlists created by celebrities and users. In addition to the “STANDARD Plan” which allows you to use all functions for 980 yen per month (tax included) and the “FREE Plan” which allows you to use all functions except for “offline playback” for free per month, there is also a 480 yen per month plan for middle school students and above. There are a variety of pricing plans available, including the “Student Plan” that allows you to use all functions for ¥270 (tax included) per month, and the “Artist Plan” that allows you to listen to specific artists as much as you want for ¥270 (tax included) per month. “AWA” is compatible with various devices such as smartphones, computers, televisions, car navigation systems, wearable terminals, and smart speakers. LOUNGE is an online space where users can enjoy the same music in the same space in real time, with the addition of LYRIC DIVE, a function that beautifully animates lyrics in real time to match songs, live audio distribution, and gifting functions. Since its launch, the service has grown into one of the largest music streaming services in Japan, expanding various plans and functions to suit user needs and listening environments.
Name: “AWA”https://awa.fm/
Recommended environment:
Safari (latest version)
Price: STANDARD plan (980 yen per month including tax) / FREE plan (free per month) / Student plan (480 yen per month including tax) / Artist plan (270 yen per month including tax *Unlimited listening to one specific artist)
Available: May 27, 2015
■URL
AWA:https://awa.fm/
App Store:https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool
Desktop app:https://awa.fm/download/
AWA LOUNGE browser version:https://app.awa.fm/lounge/
AWA latest information:https://news.awa.fm/
AWA official Twitter:https://twitter.com/awa_official?lang=ja
AWA official LINE:https://lin.ee/21w3f0k
■Company overview
Company name: AWA Co., Ltd. (pronounced: millet)
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu Juban Building, 4-1 Mita 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akira Togashi, Representative Director and CEO
Business content: Music streaming service, etc.
Establishment date: December 1, 2014
■Contact information
AWA Public Relations press@awa.fm
