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Release Date: 2026/07/25

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"Something New" a ballad of new beginnings, written and performed entirely in English by Hayato Yamaoka.

- From the place you thought was the end, something new begins. -

There are moments in life when we find ourselves standing somewhere far from the future we once imagined.
Things we have lost, relationships that have changed, and time we can never return to.

And yet, those experiences do not simply disappear.
One day, they begin to carry a different meaning, gently leading us toward the next step.

"Something New" is a song about moving forward without denying the scars and tears we carry.
Beginning with a quiet piano and gradually opening like light breaking through, its sound paints a picture of rebirth beyond what once felt like an ending.

Love does not always remain in the same form.
But even as it changes, it continues to live on within someone.

For those who have had to let something go.
For everyone trying to begin again.

A hopeful ballad, sung by Hayato Yamaoka.

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Something New

iTunes Store • R&B/Soul TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 3 • 25 Jul 2026

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  • Hayato Yamaoka

    Born and raised in Japan, Hayato Yamaoka grew up immersed in English-language songs and music from around the world. He first gained widespread attention through his cover performances of well-known international classics. Today, he has approximately 150,000 followers across social media, with his videos surpassing 10 million cumulative views. Rather than simply recreating familiar songs, he reshapes them through his own voice, revealing new emotions within music listeners may have heard countless times before. Having explored a wide range of genres including Rock, R&B, Soul, HipHop, and Pop Hayato brings both versatility and depth to his performances. His delicate yet warm vocal tone carefully draws out the emotions that lie beneath each song. After making his major-label debut as a member of a dance vocal group, he rebuilt his career as a solo artist. He now self-produces his original music while releasing new material and collaborating with artists both in Japan and internationally. Beyond his own work as a performer, Hayato also provides songs for other artists and develops projects centered around the human voice. His creative work extends into event production, live-show direction, and entertainment experiences that go beyond the traditional boundaries of music. As both a performer and a creator, he transforms music from something we simply hear into something we truly feel.

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