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Yohei Nishi, a member of the pop band "balconny" based in Fukuoka Prefecture, will begin his solo career as "westman8" in 2025. He is currently distributing songs created using music generation AI, and has released his seventh single, "3×3".
The theme of this song is "love". It tells the story of the emptiness felt in society and the light found within it that is "yourself" and "love". It is the most viewed song released by westman8 on YouTube, and the sound, composition, and melody development are different from the current popular songs in Japan, but instead it is an extremely popular work overseas.
westman8 is the solo project of yohei nishi, a musician with a rich history including his debut with the band "Black1Neck" and his current role as a composer for the pop band "balconny." Leveraging his solid technical skills as a guitarist and bassist, along with a melodic sense honed through years of experience, he began fully integrating music generative AI into his production in 2025. Under the theme of "AI x Human," he reconstructs AI-generated tracks with a distinct human touch. This approach creates a unique City Pop and Urban sound that, while digital, retains a sense of warmth, blending nostalgia with modern innovation. His background is equally unique; he is the 4th generation successor to a family business established over a century ago, successfully balancing creative pursuits with business management. His diverse activities also include serving as a radio personality for a local FM station. Starting in 2026, he plans to launch seminars focused on AI utilization, continuing to define and present the model for the next generation of musicians.