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Fujii Kaze Premieres New Single

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29 August 2023: Today, Fujii Kaze releases his self-affirming new tune "Workin' Hard." "Workin' Hard" is the official TV broadcast theme song of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Japan, released by Universal Music LLC.


Swati Bhat

Since "Shinunoga E-Wa" from Fujii Kaze's debut album HELP EVER HURT NEVER went viral in Thailand in July 2022, the song's popularity has gone worldwide. Fujii Kaze's new song has just been released, around one year after the phenomenon.

In order to get inspired, Fujii Kaze went to see B-League, a professional men's basketball league in Japan, and Japan's national team games before writing this song.

Fujii Kaze stayed in Los Angeles to develop a demo that reflected the thrill and emotion of basketball games in the music. After returning to Japan, he continued to practice the song and returned to Los Angeles to record it while preparing for the Asian tour and producing the video. Dahi, who has worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and others, produced the song, which was mixed by Jeff Ellis, and mastering engineer Dale Becker, and each section of the song was crafted by a Grammy award-winning team. In addition to the absolutely world-class sound, the participation of Kaze's lyrics, which can be interpreted as a nod to the Japanese delegates, is noteworthy.

On making the song and music video, Kaze shared with his fans, “This song is an anthem of love and respect to all who are living and doing their best. It is also a positive self-affirmation. And at the same time, it expresses the importance of cooperating with and working for others. Cuz this is also the TV broadcast theme song of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and you cannot play basketball alone :) Let’s work together, do our best, and respect each other. I’m sending much love and energy with this song. I’m happy if you feel it. ♡”


About Fujii Kaze:

Fujii Kaze is a rising singer-songwriter from Japan. He started practicing classical piano when he was little after being influenced by his father. Since he was 12, Kaze uploaded piano covers of popular songs on YouTube, which eventually caught the music industry’s attention and led him to make a label deal.

In May 2020, Kaze released his first album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER” with a message not to hurt anyone but just help, while the world was right in the middle of the pandemic. It reached No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Album chart and got numerous prestigious awards in Japan. He was selected as YouTube Japan’s first Artist On The Rise and picked for Spotify’s global program, RADAR.

In September 2021, he hosted an aspirational event titled Fujii Kaze “Free” Live 2021 at NISSAN stadium. Hoping to free up people’s minds through his music, Kaze performed just by himself with a grand piano at the 70,000-capacity stadium without any audience due to Japan’s state of emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19. It was livestreamed globally on YouTube and reached over 179,000 peak concurrent views. The event ended up becoming the world’s No. 1 trending topic on Twitter.

In March 2022, Kaze released his second album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL”. The title is a phrase that he cherishes, which also aligns with the title of his first album. Again, the album reached No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Album chart and got numerous prestigious awards.

In July 2022, “Shinunoga E-Wa” from his first album went viral in Thailand. With that, the song reached #4 on Spotify’s Global Viral chart and reached #1 on the platform’s local viral charts in 23 countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, UK, France, Canada, Brazil, and Egypt, and reached #2 in the US.

In October 2022, he held a stadium show “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL STADIUM LIVE” at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka, this time in front of a live audience and completely sold out at 70,000-capacity. The show is now available on Netflix globally.

From June to July 2023, he held his first 7-city, 11-show tour of Asia, with all shows sold out.



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Karol G. begins her stadium tour in the US in Las Vegas.

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INTRODUCING HER NEW ALBUM “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – BICHOTA SEASON”


Swati Bhat

11 August,2023: Global superstar, Karol G releases "MAANA SER BONITO - BICHOTA SEASON" on Bichota Records, which is distributed by Interscope. The enthralling collection of ten new tracks captures the same world as "MAANA SER BONITO," but with a new essence, one that is at peace, liberated, and eager to live life to the fullest. Karol G delivers a new batch of bangers and shows to fans in time for the commencement of her U.S. Stadium tour. Collaborations with some of the industry's top artists, including Chris MJ, Dei V, Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma, Ryan Castro, Tiesto, and Young Miko, provide a dynamic and thrilling sound that will have fans hitting repeat over and over. “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – BICHOTA SEASON” is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

Another daring move forward in an already successful career, this production will have fans on edge as we approach the end of the summer. The project's acclaim is bolstered by an award-winning production team that includes Sky Rompiendo, Ovy on The Drums, MAG, and Edgar Barrera. The album, which is mostly reggaeton, contains music that truly encapsulates Carolina's essence and the present soundtracks of her life. Her distinct vocals and captivating presence flow through each song, generating an addictive energy that, as her music always does, will resonate with listeners.

Carolina told her followers that better times were on the way in the universe of "MAANA SER BONITO," which explored a variety of themes ranging from love and heartbreak to empowerment and self-discovery. "MAANA SER BONITO - BICHOTA SEASON" welcomes these gifts that she created in collaboration with her followers. Karol G has once again proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, with her unique blend of addictive beats, emotionally charged lyrics, and a voice that easily shifts between sweet melodies and furious choruses.

The album follows her last single hit "S91," which reached the top 10 on Billboard's "Hot Latin Songs" chart, demonstrating the artist's evolution and ability to view moments of uncertainty as times when new opportunities emerge after overcoming the trials and tribulations that life can sometimes offer. Karol G continues to consolidate her status as one of the most influential and pioneering artists of her generation with her irresistible charisma and ever-expanding global popularity, including her participation in the Barbie movie soundtrack with her song "Watati."

Karol announced her highly awaited comeback to the stage earlier this year with her "MAANA SER BONITO" Stadium Tour. The tour, which began today in Las Vegas, provided the ideal environment for her to debut this promising new collection of music, and is scheduled to stop in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Chicago, among other places.







Releases 'MR. RIGHT' With Meghan Trainor Now Available

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Mae Stephens returns with an equally catchy, sun-kissed ballad named 'Mr. Right' after lighting up the world with her debut track, 'If We Ever Broke Up' - the biggest debut single globally so far this year.


Swati Bhat

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'My Right' is a blast of effortlessly cool, sparkly disco - music made for dancing away the summer evenings. On YouTube, the 19-year-old rising star from Kettering swats unsuitable guys out of her life with what has fast become her signature snark as she continues her search for the right one for her.

The new single finds her collaborating with one of her childhood idols, Meghan Trainor, who lends her unmistakable voice to the new track. "I am ecstatic that Mae asked me to be a part of this song!!" Meghan stated. "I've been a long-time fan of hers on social media and was overjoyed when her team contacted me. I am convinced that she is my long-lost little sister, and I am so excited that we now get to have a song together. Mae is a young legend, and I cannot wait for more and more people to discover her and to hear her incredible songwriting and vocal skills. She is the sweetest and most talented girl and deserves all the success in the world! ❤”

“Meghan is an artist I have idolised for years!” Mae added. “She is the artist I aspire to be, so working with her has been an absolute dream come true! Especially working with a huge artist for the first time she just makes me feel so heard and comfortable! She is the ideal artist, the kindest person I have ever met, and the most amazing MOTHER! Both to her kids and also as a role model music mother for me :) Thank you Meghan!!! 💕🥰”

Mae Stephens has become the hottest new pop artist in the game since releasing a preview of her debut single, 'If We Ever Broke Up,' on Tik-Tok earlier this year. That single has had over 350 million streams globally, including over 132 million Spotify streams and 3.3 million YouTube views. Mae now has over 10 million monthly Spotify listeners, and the tune has been certified Silver in the UK and is on pace to be awarded Gold in the US very shortly. On the live front, she recently played the Great Escape, supported PINK in London, and then at the world-renowned Glastonbury festival, followed by a support slot for K-pop juggernauts BLACKPINK, and has many more festival slots lined up for the summer.

The track’s impact isn’t just limited to the West, either. It has gained huge momentum in Asia, peaking at #1 on the Western Chart in China and accumulating over 27 million streams in China per week. It has also seen huge traction in Japan and South Korea, going viral on TikTok as fans and artists in the countries – including K-pop icons ITZY, ENHYPEN, and more – jump on a new dance trend tied to the song. NME said about the song, “With tongue-in-cheek lyrics that see Stephens repeat a brilliant kiss-off – “If we ever broke up, I’d never be sad” – over a distinctive synth riff and a slinky bassline that recalls Blu DeTiger’s fluorescent pop, the track was a smash in waiting: only Stephens didn’t have to wait long.”

Before Mae woke up on New Year’s Day to find her song blowing up globally online, Mae was finding solace and sanctuary in her music-making between working shifts at her local Asda. A songwriter since the age of 12, she’d used music to guide her through the hardships of teenage life, pouring her heart out in emotional, impactful songs penned on her nan’s old piano, “I used to be quite angry as a kid and I had a lot of pent-up tension, especially coming home from school,” she explains. “I tried so much to find what was going to help me release all of that – stuff like judo, skiing, biking. I tried so many things until it came to songwriting. Just being able to sit, close the door, not have anyone around me, and just have some space to think and let my emotions out into something creative was probably the one thing that really got me through school, other than my brother.”

The target of cruel bullying, Mae’s school years were far from easy, with her being picked on for being the “loud, quirky kid”. When her classmates found the YouTube channel, she uploaded her original songs and covers, every video she shared would prompt more hate and spitefulness to be sent her way. Pushing through the nastiness with the help of her music and her brother, she was “determined to push forward and prove a lot of people wrong”.

Now, in Mae Stephens, Gen Z has found a new champion – an artist ready to use her voice to help others and provide the same kind of sanctuary in her music that it gave her while making it, “A lot of kids are probably going through stuff that’s a lot worse than what I went through and it’s not highlighted as much as it should be,” she says. “To watch kids go through that and not have someone to look up to is something I really hope I can help with. I want to be the champion of the underdogs – Mae’s misfits.”










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