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hot chocolate in new york

Kumika Hashimoto

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Kumika Hashimoto is an artist who continues to create music while studying at art university in New York, handling everything from songwriting and composition to artwork herself. In 2024, she relocated from Tokyo to New York, and this track was inspired by the scenes at the Bryant Park Christmas Market. Following her previous work, this Contemporary R&B track features a memorable keyboard refrain that draws on her childhood piano experience, delivering a sense of warmth amidst the winter chill. With lyrics that reflect her determination to move forward in pursuit of her dreams, the song carries a powerful message that encourages listeners to take first step towards chasing their own aspirations. It's the kind of song that, when heard on a winter street corner, makes you feel ready to start your own journey.

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  • Kumika Hashimoto

    Kumika Hashimoto is a New York based multidisciplinary artist whose music, visuals, and performances have captured international attention worldwide. Born in the UK and raised in Tokyo, she writes and composes her own music, creates her own artwork, and develops a creative practice spanning music, visual arts, performance, and expressive storytelling. After graduating from Waseda University, she studied graphic design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her work ranges from alternative electronic pop to contemporary jazz/R&B, often inspired by everyday life and questions about society. Trained in classical piano since 3, she is known for crafting memorable refrain melodies, and her debut release sampled a piece by Frédéric Chopin. Having lived in multiple countries and experienced diverse cultures, she developed a keen sensitivity to the nuances of language. Holding Japanese Language Teaching (JLTCT) certification, she emphasizes the sonic texture and resonance of her lyrics. During her exchange at Iowa State University, she also studied acting to explore performance and expressive techniques more deeply. The viral hit 'hot chocolate in new york' has garnered over one million views on social media. Following that, the release 'LA*PPY', inspired by Los Angeles, has been featured by Hollywood actors. Her music has been broadcast on radio stations across multiple U.S. states including New York, selected for Apple Music global official playlists, and entered the iTunes Netherlands R&B chart, gaining recognition as an artist with an international background. She has also been interviewed by New York art/culture magazines and contributed OST tracks for Hollywood films, continuing to expand her presence on a global stage across music, visual arts, and performance, including acting.

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