In an interview with Billboard JAPAN, he discussed the background behind this solo debut.
For TOMOO, creating “Contrast” was an experience that took her back to her youth.
Also this week: A new music generative AI player emerges, J-pop company Asobisystem teams up with Asian music investor blackx and more.
Billboard Japan spoke with Kobayashi, who shared her current mindset as she continues to advance her career while enjoying major changes in her life.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” continues to hold at No. 2, extending its stay in the top 10 to 47 weeks.
Billboard Japan talked with yama about what lay behind the creation of ; semicolon and delved into who they are as an artist today.
The Queen of Japanese Hip-Hop is ushering in a new era of Asian hip-hop on this cypher track.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” is at No. 2, Sakanaction's “Kaiju” slips a notch to No. 3 & =LOVE's “Tokubechu, shite” shoots to No. 4.
Germany and Spain were driven by streaming gains, while physical sales in both countries, as well as in Japan, slowed from 2023.
The duo spoke with Billboard Japan about creating an environment that makes it easier for women to work.