Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT have dropped the third and final remix of their hit track “KAWASAKI,” a groundbreaking collaboration featuring Asian music powerhouses Felip of SB19 and Vietnamese-American R&B sensation thủy. This cross-border collaboration further cements ONE OR EIGHT’s commitment to pushing musical boundaries.
The new remix injects “KAWASAKI” with hard-hitting trap beats, providing a dynamic backdrop for Felip’s signature deep vocals and cool rap delivery. thủy’s sultry voice weaves through her original songwriting, adding another layer of complexity while respecting the original track’s core. The result is a captivating fusion of R&B and hip-hop, an anthem about defying limits and achieving dreams through personal strength.
“We’re incredibly grateful to have Felip and thủy on this remix,” shares NEO of ONE OR EIGHT. “I think we all brought our unique flavors and styles, blending them in a way that uncovered a whole new dimension of ‘KAWASAKI.’ The contrast between Felip’s deep, resonant tone and my sharp, piercing sound created an exciting synergy, adding so much depth to the track. thủy’s verse took ‘KAWASAKI’ into uncharted territory, introducing vocals that elevated the song beautifully. We can’t wait to hear what the fans think of this amazing remix.”
“I’m excited to remix this amazing track. It’s an honor to collaborate with talented artists like ONE OR EIGHT and thủy, and I love that this showcases artists from all over the world. I enjoy making music that I love, and I hope that fans and listeners will enjoy it too.” – Felip expressed his excitement about the collaboration. (Read more: FELIP’s 7sins)
“Working on this remix with ONE OR EIGHT was a natural choice for me because I love their style and music. Writing my verse was really fun! The production was totally different from anything I’ve done before, and I was excited to explore something new.” thủy added.
The original “KAWASAKI” performance video achieved viral status, surpassing 10 million views on YouTube in under a week. The track has continued its success with previous remixes featuring six-time GRAMMY-nominated rapper Big Sean (“KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)”) and Korean hip-hop leader pH-1 (“KAWASAKI (with pH-1)”). This latest remix marks another significant milestone for ONE OR EIGHT.
Stream “KAWASAKI (with Felip & thủy)”
