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- Earlier today, a music video of CAROLE & TUESDAY’s opening theme song “Kiss Me” has been released. This song is performed by CAROLE & TUESDAY vocalists Nai Br.XX and Celeina Ann, who were selected via the global singers audition.
- The opening theme song “Kiss Me” was produced by Nulbarich, a widely popular group that recently made its first appearance on the Japanese music program Music Station. This music video features Celeina Ann, who is playing a Gibson Hummingbird guitar, and Nai Br.XX singing to each other in a scene that truly symbolizes CAROLE & TUESDAY.
- Additionally, it has also been decided that a CD containing the opening theme song “Kiss Me” and the ending theme song “Hold Me Now” (produced by Dutch pop sensation Benny Sings) will be released on May 29 in both digital and analog formats.
- The third group of participating composers has also been announced: Flying Lotus, Thundercat, G.Rina, Maika Loubté, and ☆Taku Takahashi(m-flo). More details can be found below for each artist.
- In conjunction with this announcement, a promotional video featuring the current lineup of composers has also been released.This is already an incredible line-up, but look forward to more composers in the future!
- CAROLE & TUESDAY Official PV
[en]Source: [/en][es]Fuente: [/es]Official Press Release
Artist Profile
Flying Lotus
- Flying Lotus is a key figure in the contemporary music scene. He’s a music producer whose real name is Steven Ellison. The grand-nephew of jazz pianist Alice Coltrane, he was born in Los Angeles in 1983. In 2006, he debuted as a beat maker. In 2018, he launched his own record label, Brainfeeder, and became a leading figure in the LA beat scene, which encompasses genres such as hip-hop, techno, and jazz. His latest album, You’re Dead, also features guest appearances by rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Herbie Hancock. He visited Japan in August last year to perform at Sonic Mania, where he held a DJ show featuring 3D imagery. There, he also played songs from games and anime like Ghost in the Shell. He particularly likes Cowboy Bebop’s soundtrack and directed the music of Blade Runner Black Out 2022, another Shinichiro Watanabe anime.
Thundercat
- Thundercat is another artist who has co-created several songs with Flying Lotus. He’s also a member of the Brainfeeder label. His real name is Stephen Lee Bruner, and he was born in 1984 in Los Angeles. Initially, he performed as a bassist for a number of artists, including Suicidal Tendencies, a slash metal band, Erykah Badu, an R&B artist, and Kendrick Lamar, a rapper. Drawing on these experiences, he eventually debuted in 2011 with a hybrid music style. His 2017 album Drunk strengthened his skills as a singer-songwriter and is definitely one of his definitive works. His song “Show You The Way,” featuring Michael McDonald, was just in time for the AOR resurgence and ended up attracting a lot of attention.
☆Taku Takahashi(m-flo)
☆Taku Takahashi(m-flo) is a Japanese DJ and music producer. Active from 1998 as m-flo’s track maker, he produced a string of hits following his major debut in 1999. As a music producer, he has worked on tracks for artists like Taichi Mukai, Miliyah Kato, MINMI and more recently, produced Japan original songs for K-pop bands Sexy Group and EXID. He was also in charge of the soundtrack for the anime “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” and contributed songs to Shinichiro Watanabe’s anime Space Dandy.
G.Rina (Rina Goodings)
G.Rina (Rina Goodings) is a Japanese female singer, beat maker, and DJ. She debuted in 2003 with a completely self-produced album. Her musical sense encompasses a wide range of dance music, including with disco, soul, and hip hop. While she made her major debut with Victor in 2017, she has continued her own independent activities, including running her own indie label. She’s active in a wide range of fields, from providing music to artists like Asako Toki and Negicco to collaborations with Tofubeats and Chinza Dopeness.
Maika Loubté
Maika Loubté is a singer-songwriter, track maker, and DJ. Born to a French father and a Japanese mother, she spent her teens in Japan, Paris, and Hong Kong. She began composing music and lyrics when she was 14. After performing with artists like Cornelius, Keiichi Suzuki, and Naruyoshi Kikuchi, she released her first album in 2014. Recording at home with both vintage analog synths and the latest electronic musical instruments, she’s an up-and-coming creator who is extremely talented at producing her own unique worlds. She has also worked on a number of songs for commercials and TV dramas.
Opening MV Information
Opening theme song “Kiss Me” / Ending theme song “Hold Me Now” Vocals by Nai Br.XX & Celeina Ann Release Date: May 29 (Wed) Tracks 1. Kiss Me Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Nulbarich 2. Hold Me Now Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Benny Sings 3. Kiss Me TV size ver. 4. Hold Me Now TV size ver. * Available on iTunes Store * CD: 1,300+tax (VTCL-35302/POS:T4580325 328578) * Record: 2,000+tax (VTJL-2)
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