Japan’s latest music sensation Number_i – who is Sho Hirano (27), Yuta Jinguji (27) and Yuta Kishi (29) – follow up on their well-received debut album, No.I with “GOD_i”. The track, produced by member Yuta Kishi, conveys a fierce message of “wishing to give the courage to take a step forward,” and features a compelling new sound for Number_i, with a melancholic top line and an addictive beat in the chorus.
The release of “GOD_i” comes just weeks after the group was honored at GQ Japan’s Men Of The Year 2024, taking home the award for “Best Music Group” and the release of the deluxe version of their debut album No.I–masterfully performed in Japanese with cuts of English throughout–featuring 14 tracks ranging from 90’s style alt rock, hip-hop and R&B to UK influenced indie rock. No.I (Deluxe) features new cut “HIRAKEGOMA,” which translates to “open the door” in Japanese, a new-style pop tune that combines catchy phrases with heavy, powerful beats, followed by the hard-hitting single “INZM”–produced by group member Yuta Jinguji–which hit #1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 upon its debut. Of “INZM,” Ones To Watch shared, “Get ready to be obsessed! Japanese boy group Number_i, comprised of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, delivers another powerful track with their latest release, ‘INZM.’ With its hard-hitting vocals and collection of heavy guitar riffs and high-octane beats, the single is a charged-up thrill ride from start to finish.” The “INZM” action-packed video, which now has over 56 million views on YouTube, alongside the “INZM” (Hyper Band version) video, showcases the trio’s infectious energy and undeniable talent.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlZ6827Sm8A
