Bedroom artist Tota has released a behind-the-scenes video showing the recording of “Kata Yoji (ESME MORI Remix),” which was released on September 11th.
The song is a rearrangement of “Kata Yoji” released in April. Daoko is on guest vocals, and the collaboration includes a rap part written by Daoko. The remix was done by ESME MORI, who produced the original version. “Kata Yoji” is a song about the blind love of a girl who cannot stop being one-sidedly dependent on her boyfriend. The pop and addictive track combines cuteness and distortion to create a song that fully expresses the world of Tota.
The making-of video includes footage of the vocal recording that took place in a studio in Tokyo. It is the first time that she meets Daoko, whom she has listened to since her student days and respects. The recording progresses smoothly as she is delighted with the unexpected gift. This rare video of their first collaborative singing is a must-see.
Tota’s new song “Tsumugu,” released in February 2023, has been streamed over 90 million times so far, and has topped the charts, including the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs for five consecutive weeks, winning the LINE MUSIC Trend Award for the most talked-about song of 2023. Many listeners may be familiar with the phrase “The sky is crying.” Please keep an eye on their future activities.
[BEHIND THE SCENE]Kata-dokusho (ESME MORI Remix) / Tota, Daoko
Tota, Daoko “One-Sided Dependence (ESME MORI Remix)”
Release date: Wednesday, September 11th
Tota, Daoko “One-Sided Dependence (ESME MORI Remix)” distribution link
https://lnk.to/tota_Daoko_Remix
Live Information
Tota Live Tour 2024 “bloomin’ page 2”
Sunday, September 15th: Umeda Shangri-La, Osaka (Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:00)
Friday, October 4th: Shibuya WWW X, Tokyo (Doors open 18:00 / Show starts 19:00)
Ticket reception URL:https://eplus.jp/tota/
On sale now
Advance ticket price: 4,500 yen (tax included/drinks not included)
Tota Digital Single “Daily Calendar”
“Daily Calendar” distribution link
Tota “Daily Calendar” Music Video
Tota Digital Single “One-Sided Dependence”
“One-Sided Dependence” distribution link
Tota “One-Sided Dependence” Music Video
Tota Digital Single “Transpose”
“Transpose” streaming link
Tota “Transpose” Music Video
Tota Digital Single “Migigite no Nail”
“Right Hand Nail” distribution link
Tota “Right Hand Nails (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)”
Tota Digital Single “Osute”
“Press” distribution link
Tota “Osute” music video
Tota Digital Single “Kowaremono”
“Kowaremono” distribution link
Tota “Kowaremono” Music Video
Tota Digital Single “Camera Roll”
“Camera Roll” distribution link
Tota “Camera Roll” Music Video
Tota 1st album “oidaki”
REP-065 ¥2,500 (tax included)
Click here to download and purchase the “oidaki” album.
Artist Information
Official YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@tota_3470
Formula X:https://twitter.com/tota_3470
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tota_3470
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tota_3470
Tota – Profile
Started activities in 2021. At first listen, the songs allow you to feel the breadth of the sound, from the lyric worldview and organic band sound to digital ambient. The lyrics are full of rare metaphors and wordplay, and the transparent singing voice is easy on the ears. In addition to writing lyrics and songs using DTM, he also supervises the sound arrangement himself, and the diverse musical expressions born from the production style that combines the trends of the next generation of bedroom artists have a high appeal to listeners from Generation Z onwards. The streaming of the representative song “Tsumugu” has exceeded 80 million times, and it has dominated various charts, including recording 1st place on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs for 5 consecutive weeks, and won the LINE MUSIC Trend Award, which is given to songs that attracted attention in 2023. In April 2023, he appeared on the popular YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE”, and in August, he also appeared at SUMMER SONIC 2023. In 2024, live activities will also start in earnest. They have appeared at major festivals across the country, including ARABAKI ROCK FEST, VIVA LA ROCK, JAPAN JAM, and JOIN ALIVE!
Daoko – Profile
Daoko was born in Tokyo in 1997. She attracted attention with a song she posted on Nico Nico Douga at the age of 15, and made her debut in 2015 with “DAOKO”. Since then, she has collaborated with talented artists such as “Uchiage Fireworks” with Kenshi Yonezu and “Step Up LOVE” with Yasuyuki Okamura, while also continuing her solo activities. She continues to express herself in a variety of creative ways, such as writing novels, holding solo exhibitions of paintings, and acting, and has attracted attention both domestically and internationally. In 2019, she established her own office, “Tefutefu”. In 2021, she began working on her own label. In parallel with her solo activities, she has also been active in the band QUBIT since April 2023. On May 22, 2024, she will release her eighth full album, “Slash-&-Burn”, which will be her first in about four years.
