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Japan's Breakout Sensation Number_i Back With New Single 'INZM'
by Josh Sharpe - August 19, 2024 The music sensation Number_i recently announced that their debut album titled No.I (pronounced ‘Number One’) will be released on September 23. In advance of the album release, the group has dropped their latest single, the hard-hitting “INZM.' Listen to the single now!... 
Niki Releases New Album 'Buzz'
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024 Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and producer NIKI firmly plants herself as one of the most dynamic artists of today with the release of her new album Buzz. NIKI plans to celebrate Buzz with a comprehensive world tour kicking off this fall. Listen to the new album now.... 
1999 Write the Future and LØREN Release New Single 'Gasoline'
by Josh Sharpe - June 28, 2024 Music collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE has released their latest single “Gasoline” with South Korean rock singer/songwriter LØREN. “Gasoline” is an electrifying pop-punk re-emergence for both LØREN and the genre-bending collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE. Listen to it now!... 
Atarashii Gakko! Release Debut Album 'AG! Calling'
by Josh Sharpe - June 07, 2024 ATARASHII GAKKO!, the wildly special progressive-pop girl group from Tokyo, has released their energetic and highly anticipated debut album, AG! Calling. The incredible 11-track album explores the theme of 'Calling,' drawing from the dual meaning of the Japanese word 'korin [降臨],' signifying both 'c... 
1999 Write the Future Teams Up With Basketball & Music Legend Shaquille O'Neal on New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024 Continuing to transcend expectations, music collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE releases new single “Raw I Know I Got It” featuring NBA legend, rapper and DJ Shaquille O’Neal, aka DIESEL, alongside Los Angeles-based DJ & producer NITTI. “Raw I Know I Got It” is a minute and a half-long victory lap from... 
Niki Will Embark on Biggest World Tour to Date With Dates in North America, UK, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024 Global icon and singer-songwriter NIKI has announced her biggest tour to date spanning 41 markets in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. These dates, produced by Live Nation, will celebrate the release of her ambitious and sonically-expansive upcoming album Buzz out Augu... 
1999 Write The Future Releases New Single 'Pump It Up Ε=┌(^_^)┘'
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024 Catch the latest single 'PUMP IT UP ε=┌(^_^)┘' by 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, featuring artists Rich Brian and TiaCorine. A fresh sound from the dynamic trio, set to shake the music scene.... 
YOASOBI Confirm LA & San Francisco Headline Shows
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 In addition to their upcoming Coachella debut, global J-pop sensations YOASOBI will perform two headline shows during their time on the West Coast: in Los Angeles at Shrine Expo Hall on April 18, and San Francisco at The Warfield on April 21. Find out how to get tickets, and how to stream the Crunch... 
YOASOBI Unveil 'Adventure' English Version; J-pop Phenoms to Make Coachella Debut
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 J-Pop sensations YOASOBI are revealing the English version of their hit single “Adventure,” marking the one-year anniversary of its original Japanese release. Listen/share the track HERE. Recorded in collaboration with Universal Studios Japan for their student support campaign “Unibaru,” the song is... 
Eyedress Releases New Single 'Mrs Valentine'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 Alt singer-songwriter Eyedress releases his latest single, “Mrs. Valentine,” out now via RCA Records. The first release from Eyedress' upcoming mixtape, set for release this year, “Mrs. Valentine” is an ‘80s-influenced love song apt for the holiday, set to synth and percussion-driven new wave produ... 
ZHU Unveils New Single 'Thrill Again' Feat. Upsahl
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 ZHU celebrated the Lunar New Year and the release of “Thrill Again” with a special show at Gin Ling Way in Los Angeles' Chinatown. UPSAHL made a surprise appearance to perform the new single with ZHU. He recorded most of GRACE in his hometown of San Francisco at historic Grace Cathedral. ... 
1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Featuring genre-spanning collaborations from artists including Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Smino, Cuco, Amaarae, Offset, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, Dumbfoundead and more, the album boasts A-list features across 24 songs, pulling back the curtain on 1999 WRITE THE FUTUR... 
1999 Write the Future Announces Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE released their latest single “LONG in the tOOth” (feat. Pos of De La Soul & The Budos Band) by legendary hip hop group De La Soul & Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The brassy, bass-heavy track weaves the inimitable swagger of De La Soul together.... 
88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, set the second-annual Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival.... 
1999 Write the Future Release 'Steakface' Ft. Phum Viphurit & Masiwei
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, the groove-laden single fuses retro-influenced production with each artist's signature styles, juxtaposing Phum Viphurit's melodic vocals with Masiwei's slick lyricism. Blending English and Mandarin, “STeAKFACe” marks the latest in a streak of genre-blurring rel... 
Atarashii Gakko! Share Latest Offering 'Toryanse'
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Playing on the classic nursery rhyme, ATARASHII GAKKO! is at a crossroads - literally, figuratively - and sing about powering through life's trials and tribulations one step at a time. The accompanying, colorful, high-octane music video pays homage to elements of Japanese youth culture and ends with... 
1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cuco
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 “silence STArEs me down” sees Indonesian powerhouse Rich Brian team up with Latin indie pop multi-instrumentalist & producer Cuco, an unexpected but brilliant pairing. The result is a uniquely mesmerizing track, with its airy rhythm and mellow instrumental seamlessly complementing both Cuco's laid-b... 
Offset & Warren Hue Join Forces on New Single 'Slopes' From '1999 Write the Future'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, “SLOPES” is another hip-hop-heavy gem from 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE's anticipated debut project, set for release this year. Pairing 88rising artist Warren Hue with Migos member and trap veteran Offset, “SLOPES'' is a confident and braggadocious track, with Hue and ... 
1999 Write the Future Releases 'Light Rails' Ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian From Forthcoming Project
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024 “LiGhT rAiLs” is a reunion for Rich Brian and Rick Ross, who previously collaborated on “Run It” alongside DJ Snake for the soundtrack of Marvel Studios' film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. On the new track, they continue to build rapport exchanging fun, hard-hitting bars set to an infec... 
1999 Drops New Single 'rUN tHE FaDE' With Eyedress
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024 “rUN tHE FaDE” features Eyedress' lo-fi production and shoegaze influences. The accompanying music video, directed by Bee Eyes, features cameos from Eyedress, his wife Elvia and Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson). The single follows “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, We... 
Party Pupils Teams Up With MAX, Bbno$ And MILLI For 'Girlfriend'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 “Girlfriend” is the first single to be released as part of Party Pupils new deal with Easier Said. Founded in 2022 by longtime A&R executive and NYC dance music fixture Dominique Keegan, Easier Said is a modern rhythmic and dance label curating a culture beyond traditional dance records and into Afr... 
Rich Brian, Warren Hue & Zion T. Release 'World Stop Turning'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 88rising releases the official audio and music video for “World Stop Turning,” a new single from its new media & artist collective, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE. For its launch, the collective tapped artists Rich Brian, Warren Hue and Zion.T.... 
Atarashii Gakko! Announce First Ever Full North American Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 The outlandish quartet — comprised of kawaii-but- fierce MIZYU, wildcard SUZUKA, graceful KANON and funky RIN — break genre walls to create music mixing elements of pop, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more, delivered with punk energy and featuring frantic dance moves, choreographed by the four members them... 
YOASOBI Perform in U.S. For the First Time at Head in the Clouds L.A. As 'Idol' Continues to Break Records
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023 They performed a number of their biggest songs, including “祝福(Blessing)”, “夜に駆ける(Into The Night)”, “群青(Blue)”, amongst others. During the finale, for “怪物(Monster),” ikura was joined on stage by Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The duo also performed “アイドル(Idol)” alongside Japanese group ATARASHII GAKKO... 
88RISING Announces Lineup for 5th Annual Head in the Clouds Los Angeles Music & Arts Festival
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 The festival boasts its biggest lineup yet including headliners DPR Live, DPR Ian, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian, Rina Sawayama, XG, YOASOBI and special guest ZEDD. This year’s festival also includes live performances from TOKiMONSTA, Keith Ape, Yerin Baek, ATARASHII GAKKO!, MILLI, Warren Hue, and ... |
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