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MINAMI MINAMI of J-Pop Duo CREAM Unveils All-English Solo Project: A Global Soundtrack to Heartbreak and Healing

MINAMI, one half of Japan's trailblazing J-Pop duo CREAM, steps into a bold new chapter with the launch of her first solo project-an all-English body of work crafted entirely for the international stage.

This highly personal project has been two and a half years in the making, and is unlike anything MINAMI has done before. **Set inside a different dimension-her own mind-**each song explores a surreal, emotional landscape as she processes the depths of heartbreak and transformation.

Inspired by the 7 stages of grief, MINAMI unravels her pain through 7 powerful singles, each representing a stage of healing. Raw, intimate, and universally relatable, the music tells a story of loss, self-reflection, and ultimately, rebirth.

To bring this vision to life, MINAMI joined forces with Grammy-nominated producer Fernando Garibay (Lady Gaga's "Born This Way") and Grammy-nominated songwriter Nasri (lead singer of MAGIC!). Together, they set out to answer the question: What would J-POP sound like on a global platform?

The result? A sound that's entirely distinct from CREAM, drawing bold inspiration from City Pop, 80's dance music, and shimmering synth textures, all wrapped in sleek, emotionally charged modern pop production.

Each song will be released monthly on the 7th, beginning with the first single "how could you?" this month.

Heartbreak is universal. Healing is personal. This is MINAMI's story, told from a dimension within her own mind, in the language the world speaks: music.