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Nozomi Kitay's new single "KONOMAMA" marks a subtle yet meaningful shift from her previous "cute × catchy × hip-hop" releases, presenting instead an "emo × catchy × hip-hop" love song.
For this track, she collaborates for the first time with Korean producer and arranger Chewiser. While maintaining the singable, memorable catchiness that defines her sound, "KONOMAMA" explores emotional depth from a new perspective, revealing another side of Nozomi Kitay's artistry.
The song blends effortlessly into everyday life, yet its timing, released between March and April, makes it especially fitting for a season where encounters and farewells intersect. Capturing that delicate in-between moment, "KONOMAMA" is a single made for repeat listening, no matter the scene.
Nozomi Kitay is an independent artist based in Tokyo, originally from Fukuoka, Japan. Launching her career in 2023, she has built a sound defined by catchy, addictive melodies, airy vocals, and honest lyrics that resonate with listeners. Blending Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B, her music explores love, friendship, personal struggles, hope, and the emotions of everyday life. Her 2024 release "Moshi Moshi" with GAL D featuring MUKADE gained attention both in Japan and internationally, earning placements on TikTok Viral Songs playlists and charting on Billboard. The track has surpassed 300 million streams, while content featuring her music has generated over 4.5 billion views across social media. Inspired by her background in gospel choirs and a cappella groups in the United States, Nozomi creates genre-blending music that listeners can relate to, sing along with, and carry with them through life's highs and lows.
Nozomi Kitay