New-generation music producer and track maker yonkey released his new song Tobu, Saihate. (feat. Kana Adachi) on May 28. The song serves as the main theme for the anime Artiswitch.
yonkey is a producer who has worked with countless music artists from a diverse range of genres and generations, such as Tempalay, TENDRE, AAAMYYY, Ace Hashimoto who has performed with Mac Miller and Thundercat, Japanese rapper sanari, and more. He has also produced for ATARASHII GAKKO! when they made their international debut from 88rising, has been involved in a remix project for the anime series Lupin III, has written songs for Kai Kubota and sorane, and much more. His production work spans far and wide across the industry, both in Japan and overseas.
Tobu, Saihate. (feat. Kana Adachi) comes as the first song from yonkey in almost a year. The track serves as the main theme for an original animation by Sunrise and ASOBISYSTEM called Artiswitch, the first episode of which is now available to watch on the anime’s official YouTube page. The track features Kana Adachi on guest vocals, a singer-songwriter with over 1.3 million followers across her social media pages. It features yonkey’s trademark edgy electronic sound with majestic strings to weave a dramatic ballad. Kazuma Ikeda, who is directing Artiswitch, also directed the music video for the song.
yonkey | Comment
“I could not contain my surprise when I was first asked to write this song, since it’s my first time doing a main theme for an anime. The melody incorporates themes of facing [challenges], pain, and fighting. It’s a great match for Adachi’s emotional and beautiful vocals. The track itself moved me deeply. I’d love for people to enjoy it alongside the Artiswitch story, [the first episode of which] was released at the same time as the song!”
Kana Adachi | Comment
“This was my first time working with yonkey. I was really taken aback when I was invited to sing on this song, but I was excited more than anything. When I received the demo and listened to it, it felt like a different world compared to what I usually sing to, so I was able to take on the song with a fresh perspective. I sang each and every phrase with equal value. Please enjoy it together with the Artiswitch anime [which started] on the 28th!”
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yonkey – “Tobu, Saihate. (feat. Kana Adachi)”
Japanese Title: 「飛ぶ、サイハテ。（feat.足立佳奈）」
Released: May 28, 2021
Download/Stream Here: https://lnk.to/TobuSaihate
Artiswitch Official Website: http://artiswitch.com
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#04 - Uncolor / Premiering April 1 at 20:00 Music: ASA Wu / Illustrator: NANCY SNAKE #05 - Paint / Premiering April 15 at 20:00 Music: KIHOW / Illustrator: Anzu #06 - Sticky / Premiering April 29 at 20:00 Music: KOTONOHOUSE & Moeno Chiyuki / Illustrator: Nah©️SUNRISE/Artiswitch Project -
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17-year-old rap artist sanari features on the newest and 3rd single by yonkey, Time Slip, which was released today together with a music video.
yonkey composed the melody, track, and lyrics for the song. Its catchy pop melody is addictive, especially when coupled together with sanari's silky vocals. The track is mixed with organic sounds like percussive beats and a music box sound. It's the perfect colourful springtime song for the season. The music video was directed by malloonx, a young high schooler and video director. yonkey | Comment
"The theme of this song is travelling between the past and and future. It has a warm tone to it, with percussive beats that make free use of sounds from everyday life and the sound of a music box. sanari's silky vocals match with it perfectly. I'm confident about this one! Please be sure to give it a listen!"sanari | Comment
"When I first heard yonkey's track, I was taken aback that an artist as incredible as this existed! I know how amazing his tracks are, and how considerate he is down to the tiniest of details. There are times when the track goes in a completely different direction to what you were expecting too, so he's fun to listen to. But I was super glad I was allowed to sing how I felt on this pop piece!" malloonx | Comment
"For this video I animated movements using only images. It was my first time trying it, but I think it came out pretty entertaining, even in a way for myself. The song yonkey has made is super catchy and pop. I feel good listening to it, so it was fun working on it."Information
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Released: April 1, 2020 (Digital Release)
Download/Stream: https://lin.ee/Bzyur7y/lnms