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NO-GATE's new single "SAMURAI" captures the ephemeral beauty and chaos of modern life set against the backdrop of a neon-lit, disorderly paradise. Featuring lyrical depth penned by Naohiro Fujiwara and sophisticated, immersive sound production by JOMI.K, the track vividly portrays a dreamlike nocturnal world.
Against the cityscape illuminated by flickering kanji neon signs and shadows of drones, "SAMURAI" depicts contemporary "samurai" and anonymous figures like ninjas, who navigate life's complexities amid their desires. The song poetically explores secrets and lies hidden behind glamorous facades, drawing listeners into a captivatingly mysterious and aesthetic atmosphere.
Immerse yourself fully in NO-GATE's uniquely sensual and emotional soundscape with this mesmerizing new track
The music production unit formed by Naohiro Fujiwara (lyricist and vocalist) and JOMI.K (composer and arranger). Originally active under the name "Naohiro Fujiwara with JOMI.K," they began releasing original tracks that transcend genre boundaries, including J-Pop, alternative, electronic, and rock, under the moniker "NO-GATE" from March 2022. They reinterpreted and remade "Bayside Story 3:00AM" and "Who is to blame?"--tracks from the album "Limit, Unlimit," originally released under Naohiro Fujiwara's name--as their first and second singles as NO-GATE, which attracted considerable attention. Additionally, they crafted a worldview reflecting the era with songs like "Something Like Romance," depicting encounters in the Reiwa era, and "MIRAGE," exploring the liminal space between dreams and reality. In May 2023, NO-GATE released their first album "TOKYO AS FOREST," which includes the track "Nameless Night." NO-GATE produces music that resonates across generations and genders, expressing borderless emotions with a unique sound and profound messages. In October 2023, their album "TOKYO AS FOREST" reached number one in the J-POP category of the Russian iTunes Store. Currently, every Wednesday, they broadcast an internet radio show called "Naohiro Fujiwara and JOMI.K's Midnight Desert" via podcast.
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