Five-member group f5ve (read: Five-bee)’s first album, SEQUENCE 01, was released today, Monday, May 5th, on “Five-bee Day.”
This work was produced by BloodPop®, and was joined by a team of extraordinary producers such as AG Cook, who also produces Charli XCX and Utada Hikaru, as well as Hudson Mohawke. It contains 11 songs featuring sounds that combine a wide range of genres, including dance, rock, funk, and hyperpop, catchy melody, and lyrics that make full use of multiple languages. The story (sequence) depicted throughout the album makes this work a work that casts the wonders of J-POP into a global scene.
In addition, the music video for the lead song, “Sugar Free Venom,” featuring Kesha, known for her world-renowned hit songs such as “Tik Tok”, “Die Young”, and “Timber”, has also been released.
The group has also decided to release a CD for the first time, and as a purchase bonus, two trading cards will be randomly included from 10 types. The CD will be released at CD shops nationwide from Wednesday, May 7th.
In addition, to commemorate the release of the album, release events will also be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. In addition to performing in LA and New York, which have already been lifted, it has also been decided that a club tour with the next-generation party “Kyuna,” which originated in Tokyo. Detailed dates and venue will be announced at a later date.
[KAEDE Comments]
Even after the recording is over, I’m really looking forward to finally being able to deliver my favorite albums that I listen to every day, and I can’t wait for everyone’s reactions! ! ! ❤
We want you to fully experience the sound of the f5ve, which has crossed language and borders! ★=
[SAYAKA Comments]
I’m very happy to be able to release my first album, which was also a wish for everyone on hi-5!
I think it’s a voluminous album that lets you see a different side of f5ve than before!
Enjoy our music to suit your various situations and moods! ★★★★
[RUI Comments]
It’s packed with lots of intense time and memories with the Blood Pop, f5ve team! ! I’m honestly very happy! I can’t wait to see the reactions of all the hi-5 people around the world that I will encounter through this album! !
[MIYUU Comments]
This first album has been produced over a year and a half, over a period of trial and error. I have taken many challenges myself, but I feel like I’ve grown a lot through this experience. I hope that more and more people will learn about f5ve through this album!
Each song has a different look, and I would be happy if you could enjoy it in a variety of ways to match the situation, and songs that make you want to listen to while preparing before a party, songs that are perfect for when you’re improving yourself!
Please let us know your favorite songs!
And I would like to express my sincere gratitude and respect to everyone involved in creating this incredible album.
[RURI Comments]
It’s packed with all the songs I love and precious, so much so that I’ll listen to them over and over again ♡
We hope that this long-awaited album has reached many people ♡ The time we all enjoyed ourselves and worked on creating songs is a memory we will never forget! I hope that our thoughts will reach as many people as possible☆
[Release Information]
f5ve “SEQUENCE 01”
Release Date: 2025.05.05 (Mon.)
Label: LDH Records
Tracklist:
1. Initiate SEQUENCE 01
2. Underground
3. Magic Clock
4. UFO
5. Firetruck
6. Lettuce
7. Sugar Free Venom
8. Television
9. Bow Chika Wow Wow
10. Jump
11. Real Girl
*CD: Released on Wednesday, May 7th
