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"Runner's high" from his new album "Steppin' out" will be pre-released on August 16th, following his previous song "honomekashi feat SE SO NEON." It starts with a mellow tone and gradually becomes euphoric. He felt this flow is similar to runner's high, which inspired him to write its lyrics with the theme of runners. The lyrics and melody make it a heart-racing electro-soul number.

It is a perfect representation of his label "syncokin", which he launched this April. It also shows his ambition, who is taking one step forward into his new chapter as a vocalist and celebrating his 25th debut anniversary this August. The groove created by emerging musicians, Fumihiro Ibuki(Dram), Jun Miyakawa(Keyboard/Synthesizer), Sho Ogawa(Guitar), is also outstanding.

Past Rank In

Runner's High

Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Trinidad and Tobago • TOP 12 • 8 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Argentina • TOP 22 • 3 Dec 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Armenia • TOP 22 • 19 Aug 2023 iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • Italy • TOP 31 • 7 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Denmark • TOP 37 • 19 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Mongolia • TOP 44 • 18 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Finland • TOP 48 • 26 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Chile • TOP 73 • 28 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • South Africa • TOP 139 • 19 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Colombia • TOP 141 • 17 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Greece • TOP 149 • 22 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • United Arab Emirates • TOP 155 • 18 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • New Zealand • TOP 165 • 9 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Norway • TOP 166 • 7 Sep 2023

Past Playlist In

Runner's High

Apple Music • Tokyo Highway • 18 Aug 2023 Spotify • Soul Music Japan • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Edge! • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Tokyo Rising • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Big in Japan • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Next Up • 21 Aug 2023 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 16 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Gold • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • TOKYO GROOVE selected by DJ HASEBE • 20 Aug 2023 Apple Music • 78 musi-curate TuneCore Japan zone • 29 Aug 2023 Spotify • Monday Spin • 21 Aug 2023 Apple Music • New Music Daily • 18 Aug 2023 Spotify • 都会の空と音楽と • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • New Music Wednesday • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Best New Music: DIGLE SOUND • 21 Aug 2023 Apple Music • New In: J-Pop • 18 Aug 2023

Artist Profile

  • KIRINJI

    The contemporary avant-rock duo, KIRINJI was formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan, when brothers Yasuyuki and Takaki Horigome (both Guitar/Vo, respectively) started writing songs together. They soon successfully established themselves in the limelight of the J-POP scene in Japan and made an indie debut in 1997.The duo made a major debut in 1998. In 2013, Yasuyuki Horigome left KIRINJI and Takaki Horigome restarted six-member band "KIRINJI" with new members. Disbanding in 2020, KIRINJI has been active as Takaki Horigome's solo project since 2021. KIRINJI has established his own label "syncokin" and then released the lastest album "Steppin' Out" In September 2023. In addition to the release of his own works and live performances, he has covered a wide range of activities such as providing music to various artists, creating BGM and themed songs for TV dramas and movies. Based on his deep knowledge for music, songwriting breaking down genre and unique perspective for music, KIRINJI has attracted not only music fans but also renowned musicians and celebrities.

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