Rising Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT have unveiled the third and final remix version of their hit track “KAWASAKI,” this time collaborating with Asian powerhouses Felip (aka Ken of Filipino P-Pop boy band SB19) and Vietnamese-American R&B sensation thủy, showcasing the band’s groundbreaking multi-cross-border collaboration that pushes musical boundaries.
PHOTO: SB19’s Felip, ONE OR EIGHT, and thủy
The new remix features hard-hitting trap beats that underscore Felip’s signature deep vocals and cool rap delivery, with thủy’s sultry voice flowing through her original songwriting while staying true to the original track’s approach. The result is a captivating fusion of R&B and hip-hop and an anthem about defying limits and seizing dreams through one’s own strength.
“We’re incredibly grateful to have Felip and thủy on this remix. 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,” NEO of ONE OR EIGHT shared.
“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,” said SB19’s Felip.
Meanwhile, thủy added: “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.”
The original performance video for “KAWASAKI” made waves by surpassing 10 million views on YouTube in just under a week. Following its debut, the track has continued to break new records with a series of remixes featuring six-time GRAMMY-nominated rapper Big Sean on “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean),” and pH-1, a leader in the Korean hip-hop scene with “KAWASAKI (with pH-1).” Now, ONE OR EIGHT push their boundaries even further with the release of this third remix.
Listen to ONE OR EIGHT’s “KAWASAKI” with Felip & thủy:
