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Release Date: 2026/07/18

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Kenta Shoji releases his new single "Like A Roach" on July 18, 2026.
The track has been selected as the ending theme for "Shinobu to Narumi no Dokuzetsu American Life," one of Japan's most prominent podcasts and a two-time winner of the Japan Podcast Awards Listener's Choice (2022 & 2023). The show reaches tens of thousands of listeners across Japan, the US, and beyond - audiences with a deep connection to both Japanese and American culture.

"Like A Roach" is an uptempo J-Pop/City Pop anthem influenced by Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson, blending Japanese and English lyrics around the theme of resilience and identity. This is the first of four singles Kenta Shoji will release throughout 2026.

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  • Kenta Shoji

    A singer songwriter based in Kyoto crafting sounds for the global stage. A singer, songwriter based in Kyoto, crafting sounds for the global stage. Driven by a deep rooted, undeniable groove, his music travels effortlessly from NY and London straight into the heart of Asia. Breaking through borders with a seamless, genre bending style, he has proven his world class artistry through his album Skip (which climbed to number 17 on the UK J Pop chart) along with numerous high profile video game soundtracks. Following a viral breakthrough in Pakistan and stunning performances at international festivals, his sound continues to grow sharper and more redefined. This is present day global pop, unbound by genres or borders. Following a viral breakthrough in Pakistan and stunning performances at international festivals, his sound continues to grow sharper and more redefined. This is present day global pop, unbound by genres or borders.

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