A new unit called “sis” (pronounced “sis”) was born from the songstresses discovered through the audition program “Trot Girls Japan,” which discovers new songstresses based on the music genre “trot,” which is extremely popular in Korea. Their debut song “Battery of Love” was released today, and the music video has started to be released.
The members of sis are Miyu Kano, MAKOTO., Rihoko Tara, and Ai Asayo. All of the members made it through to the semi-finals of the audition program “Trot Girls Japan”.
The group name “sis” comes from the English word “sis,” which has a friendly meaning of older sister or close female friend, and the Finnish word “SISU,” which means a brave and unyielding heart. The main logo also includes “/T” which means “trot” origin. Although they have a strong heart, they aim to be a group that gently comforts people next to them, and whose songs transcend generations and borders.
Among the members, Miyu Kano and MAKOTO. traveled to South Korea to represent Japan after the audition in Japan, and participated in the music variety show “Japan-Korea Song King Battle” where they have a heated battle with the Korean singers who won the Korean audition program. He has become so well known that there is no one in Korea who does not know his name. “Japan-Korea Singer King Battle” has a high viewership rating every week, and a spin-off program is currently being broadcast.The singing videos uploaded to YouTube have over 1 million views across the board, and the images of the girls singing spread on SNS are gradually becoming more and more popular. It has also begun to penetrate Japanese fans.
Other diverse members include Rihoko Tara, a practical singer who has been singing R&B and JAZZ as a club singer since the age of 18, and Ai Asayo, a former music college idol who has appeared in many musicals. configured.
The debut song will be produced by Hyadain, who has worked with many big artists and idols. As the girls are from Trot, they covered Trot’s famous song “Battery of Love”, which was a huge hit in Korea in 2009. While retaining the Korean sound, the impressive lyrics with a slight accent, and the melancholy yet light four-on-the-floor beat create a finish that is very typical of “trot.” A Korean version of the coupling is also included. Regarding sis’s debut song, Hyadain said, “We created a work that fully incorporates the taste of Japanese Showa songs while respecting the rhyme and sound of the original song’s lyrics.The arrangement is also a fun and exciting sound with a fake disco taste in mind. You must listen to the members’ emotional vocals as well as their advanced chorus work!”
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Additionally, the music video for “Battery of Love” has been released today. Both Japanese and Korean versions have been released, and the music video is impressive as the members dance to the light chorus. From 9pm today on the release date, a live broadcast of the members’ appearances will be held on sis’s official YouTube channel, and secret stories from the recording and MV shooting may be revealed. Furthermore, it has been decided that the CD of “Battery of Love” will be released on February 5th. In addition to the Japanese and Korean versions of “Battery of Love,” each member’s solo songs will be included, but this will be their first attempt at covering popular songs from the 70s and 80s that have not been performed in auditions or live performances.
Please pay attention to the future activities of “Vintage Music Diva” sis, who is aiming not only for Japan and Korea but also for the world.
Distribution release on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
“Battery of Love”
produced by Hyadain
Delivery link:https://sistgj.lnk.to/LovesBattery
Music video (Japanese ver.):https://youtu.be/QKELKWrZpp8
Music video (Korean ver.):https://youtu.be/61kQewdDx-I
1. Battery of Love (Japanese ver.)
2. Battery of Love (Korean ver.)
3. Battery of Love (Instrumental)
CD release on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
“Battery of Love”
produced by Hyadain
1. Battery of Love (Japanese ver.)
2. Battery of Love (Korean ver.)
3. Battery of Love (Instrumental)
(Song order undecided)
・Angel Night ~A place where angels are~ / Miyu Kanou
・You guys are kiwi, papaya, and mango/ MAKOTO.
・Good Bye My Love/ Rihoko Tara
・Memory Glass/Asayo Ai
YouTube live streaming commemorating the release of “Battery of Love”
Date and time: December 4th (Wednesday) 21:00 start
A YouTube live stream has been decided to commemorate the release of the debut song of the group “sis”, which was born from the audition program “Trot Girls Japan”! Natsuco, who auditioned with us, will be the host, and we will tell you about recordings, behind-the-scenes stories from MV filming, and the latest information on events.
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/live/qSnarzMb9V4
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/live/IJAk1a9Ga40
“Battery of Love” release commemorative mini live & special event
Date and time: December 9th (Monday) 19:00 start
Location: Tower Records Kinshicho Parco store
・Free live
・Photo session for those who have reserved the CD and all members
・High-five event with those who purchased 2 acrylic keychains
Click here for details
https://columbia.jp/artist-info/sis/live/89244.html
Producer: Hyadain
“I’m really happy to be able to participate in this very exciting project. I created a work that fully incorporates the taste of Japanese Showa songs while respecting the rhyme and sound of the original song’s lyrics. The arrangement also has a quack disco taste in mind. It’s a fun and exciting sound.The emotional vocals of the members are a must-see, as well as the sophisticated chorus work!I’ll sing it at the snack bar too!
[PROFILE]
Born in Osaka in 1980.
After graduating from Kyoto University, he began his full-fledged music career in 2007.
We provide and produce a wide range of music including JPOP, theatrical accompaniments, commercials, and game music.
He is also active in various fields as a talent, including having many regular MCs.
◯Kanoumiyu
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture
Aiming to be a singer since childhood, he performs live by playing the guitar and singing. Over 50 original songs. He has also appeared in many commercials using his visuals.
The cutout video of “Over Drive” (JUDY AND MARY), which was sung at the Trot Girls Japan qualifying round, has been viewed over 3.5 million times on TikTok. All related videos have been viewed over 10 million times.
After appearing as a Japanese representative on the Korea-Japan-Korea Song King Match broadcast by MBN, he has become very popular in Korea as well.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/miyu_allright/
X:https://x.com/miyu_allright
◯MAKOTO.
Born in Tokyo
She aspired to become a K-Pop idol, and as a trainee in South Korea, she took grueling lessons from early in the morning until late at night, and continued her martial arts training for five years.
Currently, she also has the side of being the proprietress of a Japanese restaurant.
Appeared as a representative of Japan in the “Japan-Korea Song King Match” broadcast by MBN. He is also fluent in Korean and serves as a bridge between Japan and Korea.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/makoto._jm/
X:https://x.com/MAKOTO_is_here
◯Rihoko Tara
From Osaka Prefecture
A club singer who has been singing in cabarets since the age of 18.
He is a practical singer who has competed with just one song, and his lustrous singing, which utilizes the singing expressions he has cultivated in R&B and Jazz, into the trot, is unique.
She has been praised by various judges for her soulful singing voice and expressiveness.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rihokotara/
◯Asayo Ai
Born in Mie Prefecture
She has been active as an idol since she was a student at music college, and has appeared in many musicals.
She grew up listening to popular songs with her grandfather from an early age, and decided to become a popular singer, graduating from being an idol.
Stoic enough to work part-time early in the morning and find time for voice training during the day.
The way he approached the song touched the hearts of many viewers.
In the fan vote to compete for Trot Girls Japan Loser Resurrection, they received strong fan support and won first place in the online general vote, advancing to the finals.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/asahi_ai/
X:https://x.com/Ai_Asahi
