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The Way You Stay

ZIW & Yuka Kawabata

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The Way You Stay "is a double-name single by Okinawa-based musician ZIW and Tokyo jazz trumpeter/producer Yuka Kawabata. The two met at just the right timing, almost like the law of attraction, and instantly clicked. Blending roots of Jazz and Soul with a touch of Pop to reach a wider audience, they brought their own unique senses together to complete this track.

The title, "The Way You Stay,"can be read as "how we stay together"or "the way we keep close. "It playfully approaches a sensitive theme-finding balance in intimacy and distance-in a catchy, lighthearted way. At its core, the song reflects ZIW's belief that what truly matters lies within ourselves, and that everything changes depending on the choices we make.

Rather than avoiding the tough questions around desire and connection, the song flips the perspective: sometimes even the dry parts of life can feel fulfilled when we shift how we see them. Honest, witty, and relatable-this is ZIW at his most real.

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The Way You Stay

Apple Music • New in R&B • 26 Sep 2025 Spotify • X-Over ジャズ! • 26 Sep 2025 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 24 Sep 2025 Spotify • Monday Spin • 29 Sep 2025

Artist Profile

  • ZIW

    ZIW is a musician from Okinawa, Japan, whose expression is rooted in R&B, hip-hop, and soul, drawing deep influence from Black music. Breaking free from the conventional frame of a rapper, ZIW moves seamlessly between singing and rapping, using a distinctive vocal style to portray emotional nuances and the depth of human experience. In 2026, ZIW relocates their base from Okinawa to Tokyo. With a sharper, more refined sound and expression, ZIW's music continues to expand beyond the local scene, stepping into a new phase on a national scale.

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  • Yuka Kawabata

    Yuka Kawabata is a Tokyo-based trumpeter, producer, and track maker. Raised on classical piano and violin from childhood, she transforms that foundation and sensitivity into a sound that bridges neo-soul, jazz, and hip-hop. Blending improvisation with beat-driven production, Yuka continues to explore music beyond genre. As her international audience grows, editorial playlists and media are beginning to take notice - positioning her as a rising artist shaping the next wave.

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