Fresh off the buzz of her track "ruby" being featured as the ending theme for the January 2025 season of Secret Kenmin SHOW Extreme, and being selected for music outlet Spincoaster's SPOTLIGHT 2025 list of artists to watch, the remarkable singer-songwriter Sagiri Sól has released her long-awaited new song.
Featuring Ryohu, who has been active as a member of Zuttozuretellz and KANDYTOWN, the new track "lover boy feat. Ryohu" is a deeply relatable song that embraces the real and painful 'regret' found at the end of a clumsy love affair. Despite the heavy theme of "regret," the track commands attention with a unique worldview that only Sagiri Sól could express, conveyed through comical lyrics and a natural, organic sound.
While her previous 1st EP, "heat shock," was filled with up-tempo, energetic, pop-leaning tracks, this new single, "lover boy feat. Ryohu," is crafted with a more mature and composed mood. Its distinctive feature is a moving bassline that lends both weight and depth to the entire track while simultaneously weaving in an alluring delicacy.
▼ Sagiri Sól's Comment
"I believe 'lover boy' is a song that embraces all the real, painful 'regret' that comes at the end of a clumsy love affair. Romance is such a common thing, but for that very reason, it's something everyone stumbles through. As long as we are alive, our emotions are creatures that exist alongside us. 'I should have done this,' or 'I shouldn't have said that'—we suffer from our own 'what ifs' and sometimes blame ourselves by imagining a different future. But I believe it's because of these experiences that life, and we ourselves, shine brighter, becoming stronger and more beautiful. And perhaps, as we learn to forgive, it can be a chance to love ourselves more. I would be so happy if this song could be there for you when you feel that way."
▼ Ryohu's Comment
"This is Ryohu, I participated on the rap. This was my first time meeting Sagiri Sól, and our time in the studio passed in a flash, so I think this song will slowly become a cherished memory for me. And I hope that over a long time, it becomes a memory for someone else, too. Everyone, please give 'lover boy' a listen."
▼ DAIKII (AWSM.)'s Comment
"This was our first session, but I layered the instruments over the demo Sagiri had been warming up, almost like a jam session, and we created a really nice groove. It's a smooth number that lets both of their voices shine. Enjoy it."
◼︎ Release Informatio
Released June 18, 2025
Title: lover boy feat. Ryohu
Lyrics: Sagiri Sól, Ryohu
Music: Sagiri Sól, Ryohu, AWSM.
Arrangement: AWSM.
Linkfire: https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/loverboyPR
https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/loverboyPR
◼︎ Sagiri Sól Profile
A singer-songwriter of Icelandic and Japanese heritage. After being featured on works by Wez Atlas and VivaOla, she began releasing her own material in 2022, gathering attention for collaborations with YOSA & TAAR, Sam is Ohm, and The Omedetaz. In December 2024, she released her first EP, heat shock. The project featured producers Sam is Ohm, Shin Sakiura, TAAR, Mori Zentaro, and Takahiro Oi, and upon release was selected for numerous playlists, including being the cover artist for Spotify Japan’s "Soul Music Japan." The track "ruby" was also featured as the ending theme for the January 2025 season of Secret Kenmin SHOW Extreme, and she was selected for music outlet Spincoaster's SPOTLIGHT 2025 list of artists to watch. With her husky and powerful vocals, humorous lyrics, and a unique worldview shaped by influences from her Icelandic roots and her junior high years in Singapore, she expresses a world all her own.
◼︎ Ryohu Profile
A rapper/track-maker from Setagaya, Tokyo. He began making music in his teens, performing with OKAMOTO'S members in Zuttozuretellz. In 2016, as a member of KANDYTOWN, he released the 1st album KANDYTOWN via Warner Music Japan. He began his full-fledged solo career in 2017, releasing the EP Blur (2017) and Mixtape Ten Twenty (2018). His 2019 solo tour across five cities was a massive success. In 2020, he provided music for the GU×SOPH. collaboration "1MW by SOPH." and appeared in its campaign visuals. In November of that year, he released his 1st album DEBUT via Victor/SPEEDSTAR RECORDS, which included "The Moment," a track used in an App Store commercial. In April 2022, he launched a collaboration series, releasing five consecutive tracks with featured artists. Following "One Way feat. YONCE," "Real feat. IO," "Cry Now feat. Satō Chiaki," "Money Money feat. Jeter," and "Hanabi feat. Okamoto Sho," he released his 2nd Album Circus on September 21. On March 8, 2023, his crew KANDYTOWN concluded their activities with a final performance at the Nippon Budokan. He has been a featured guest on works by a wide range of artists, including Base Ball Bear, Suchmos, PETROLZ, OKAMOTO'S, Aimyon, Tomita Lab, TENDRE, AAAMYYY, and Rei.
◼︎ AWSM. Profile
AWSM. is a band and beat-maker crew that produces for a wide range of artists including YENTOWN's kZm, PETZ, and MonyHorse, as well as Watson, JUBEE, and SANTAWORLDVIEW. Its members, who come from diverse musical backgrounds such as rock, metal, hip-hop, funk, soul, and R&B, have come together to build a unique musical style based on sampling and live instrumentation. In an era where genre-crossing is in high demand, AWSM.'s music has attracted significant interest from many singers and rappers. Each member is also active as a backing musician for other artists, a producer, a remixer, and even a graphic designer. With their multifaceted creative work that extends beyond the music scene, they are a team that has garnered major attention from both within and outside the music industry.
Featuring Ryohu, who has been active as a member of Zuttozuretellz and KANDYTOWN, the new track "lover boy feat. Ryohu" is a deeply relatable song that embraces the real and painful 'regret' found at the end of a clumsy love affair. Despite the heavy theme of "regret," the track commands attention with a unique worldview that only Sagiri Sól could express, conveyed through comical lyrics and a natural, organic sound.
While her previous 1st EP, "heat shock," was filled with up-tempo, energetic, pop-leaning tracks, this new single, "lover boy feat. Ryohu," is crafted with a more mature and composed mood. Its distinctive feature is a moving bassline that lends both weight and depth to the entire track while simultaneously weaving in an alluring delicacy.
▼ Sagiri Sól's Comment
"I believe 'lover boy' is a song that embraces all the real, painful 'regret' that comes at the end of a clumsy love affair. Romance is such a common thing, but for that very reason, it's something everyone stumbles through. As long as we are alive, our emotions are creatures that exist alongside us. 'I should have done this,' or 'I shouldn't have said that'—we suffer from our own 'what ifs' and sometimes blame ourselves by imagining a different future. But I believe it's because of these experiences that life, and we ourselves, shine brighter, becoming stronger and more beautiful. And perhaps, as we learn to forgive, it can be a chance to love ourselves more. I would be so happy if this song could be there for you when you feel that way."
▼ Ryohu's Comment
"This is Ryohu, I participated on the rap. This was my first time meeting Sagiri Sól, and our time in the studio passed in a flash, so I think this song will slowly become a cherished memory for me. And I hope that over a long time, it becomes a memory for someone else, too. Everyone, please give 'lover boy' a listen."
▼ DAIKII (AWSM.)'s Comment
"This was our first session, but I layered the instruments over the demo Sagiri had been warming up, almost like a jam session, and we created a really nice groove. It's a smooth number that lets both of their voices shine. Enjoy it."
◼︎ Release Informatio
Released June 18, 2025
Title: lover boy feat. Ryohu
Lyrics: Sagiri Sól, Ryohu
Music: Sagiri Sól, Ryohu, AWSM.
Arrangement: AWSM.
Linkfire: https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/loverboyPR
https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/loverboyPR
◼︎ Sagiri Sól Profile
A singer-songwriter of Icelandic and Japanese heritage. After being featured on works by Wez Atlas and VivaOla, she began releasing her own material in 2022, gathering attention for collaborations with YOSA & TAAR, Sam is Ohm, and The Omedetaz. In December 2024, she released her first EP, heat shock. The project featured producers Sam is Ohm, Shin Sakiura, TAAR, Mori Zentaro, and Takahiro Oi, and upon release was selected for numerous playlists, including being the cover artist for Spotify Japan’s "Soul Music Japan." The track "ruby" was also featured as the ending theme for the January 2025 season of Secret Kenmin SHOW Extreme, and she was selected for music outlet Spincoaster's SPOTLIGHT 2025 list of artists to watch. With her husky and powerful vocals, humorous lyrics, and a unique worldview shaped by influences from her Icelandic roots and her junior high years in Singapore, she expresses a world all her own.
◼︎ Ryohu Profile
A rapper/track-maker from Setagaya, Tokyo. He began making music in his teens, performing with OKAMOTO'S members in Zuttozuretellz. In 2016, as a member of KANDYTOWN, he released the 1st album KANDYTOWN via Warner Music Japan. He began his full-fledged solo career in 2017, releasing the EP Blur (2017) and Mixtape Ten Twenty (2018). His 2019 solo tour across five cities was a massive success. In 2020, he provided music for the GU×SOPH. collaboration "1MW by SOPH." and appeared in its campaign visuals. In November of that year, he released his 1st album DEBUT via Victor/SPEEDSTAR RECORDS, which included "The Moment," a track used in an App Store commercial. In April 2022, he launched a collaboration series, releasing five consecutive tracks with featured artists. Following "One Way feat. YONCE," "Real feat. IO," "Cry Now feat. Satō Chiaki," "Money Money feat. Jeter," and "Hanabi feat. Okamoto Sho," he released his 2nd Album Circus on September 21. On March 8, 2023, his crew KANDYTOWN concluded their activities with a final performance at the Nippon Budokan. He has been a featured guest on works by a wide range of artists, including Base Ball Bear, Suchmos, PETROLZ, OKAMOTO'S, Aimyon, Tomita Lab, TENDRE, AAAMYYY, and Rei.
◼︎ AWSM. Profile
AWSM. is a band and beat-maker crew that produces for a wide range of artists including YENTOWN's kZm, PETZ, and MonyHorse, as well as Watson, JUBEE, and SANTAWORLDVIEW. Its members, who come from diverse musical backgrounds such as rock, metal, hip-hop, funk, soul, and R&B, have come together to build a unique musical style based on sampling and live instrumentation. In an era where genre-crossing is in high demand, AWSM.'s music has attracted significant interest from many singers and rappers. Each member is also active as a backing musician for other artists, a producer, a remixer, and even a graphic designer. With their multifaceted creative work that extends beyond the music scene, they are a team that has garnered major attention from both within and outside the music industry.
Linkfire
https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/loverboyPR