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Die a little bit

MEZZ

Release Date

2026-03-04

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Singer/rapper mezz is set to release her new single "Die a little bit," following closely on the heels of her recent LA collaboration "LAVISH," produced with LA-based beatmakers Taydex and AO beats.

The track marks a long-awaited reunion with producer dubby bunny, who has been deeply involved in many of mezz's key works, including her debut song "Gyal Drill," which gained attention for its fusion of J-pop and UK Drill, as well as fan favorites such as "ROYAL MILK TEA" and "99 Baby."

Built around a gliding UK Drill bassline, the song incorporates mellow chord progressions inspired by Liquid Funk-a style that has gained renewed attention in recent years through artists like PinkPantheress. Over this distinctive production, mezz delivers a bittersweet vocal performance that recalls the melodic sensibility of early 2000s J-pop.

Despite its driving and powerful beat, the lyrics portray the quiet pain of emotions slowly wearing away with each goodbye, expressed from a tender, feminine perspective. This contrast between sonic force and emotional vulnerability adds depth to the track, highlighting mezz's ability to balance intensity with intimacy.

Artist Profile

  • MEZZ

    rapper / singer based in Tokyo. In 2022, she made her debut with "Gyal Drill," a reinterpretation of a beat based on UK drill, mixed with singing and rapping. The song gradually gained attention not only in Japan but also from worldwide DJs such as Ryan Hemsworth and Porter Robinson. Since then, she has expanded her collaborations beyond Japanese artists like Nakamura Minami, working with international talents such as Sharda (a.k.a. Murlo), a UK garage producer based in England, and Roska, a key figure in the UK Funky scene based in London. She continues to establish herself as a global artist through these collaborations. In 2024, she performed at Suara Festival 2024 in Bali, Indonesia, and also appeared at Summer Sonic 2024, one of Japan's largest music festivals. Moreover, she showcased her talent in music production by writing the lyrics and providing vocal coaching for various projects, including the song "Running Out," performed by the character Mia Iriomote (played by actress Koharu Sugawara) in the Fuji TV drama "Ya Boy Kongming!", and the track "MEmories" by popular YouTuber Toua, who enjoys tremendous support from Japan's youth. She is a new entity that revives the culture of the 00s in various forms, exploring new styles of J-POP in a bilingual English-Japanese style.

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