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LITA is a singer-songwriter born in 2003 in Ibaraki Prefecture, whose authentic lyrics have garnered fervent support from Gen Z, gaining significant attention on TikTok with tracks like "pride" from his EP Blue. A true digital native who has been creating online content since middle school, LITA has carved out a unique position in the music scene, resonating deeply with the SoundCloud community.
Following his previous work "22," LITA is set to release his highly anticipated new album, "23/LITA," on Wednesday, January 14, 2026-his 23rd birthday. This album serves as a documentary, candidly capturing the fluctuating emotions of a 23-year-old navigating the delicate space between adolescence and adulthood.
The album features the pre-released single "Daylight," which depicts the simple joys of daily life and the brilliance of mornings spent with a loved one. However, the narrative soon shifts, diving into the deeper, more desperate facets of love.
In the lead track "Always feat. angelize," LITA collaborates with guest artist angelize. Building on their chemistry, they present a distorted yet profound shape of love. With the piercing lyric, "I hurt you because I was serious," they emotionally portray a relationship where two people hurt each other because they care too deeply.
Another highlight is "Zenryoku Taiki Meisouchuu (Remix) feat. iyan D1KE." This remix, originally released on SoundCloud about two years ago and already an anthem among core fans, makes its long-awaited debut on streaming platforms with this album. The chemical reaction between these digital natives creates an explosion of energy that remains as fresh as ever.
From the regret-filled "Gomenne" (I'm Sorry) to the introspective "Monochrome," the album explores universal pain before concluding with "Arigato" (Thank You), a song of gratitude and the resolve to choose love.
Marking another milestone on his birthday, "23/LITA" is a testament to the "blue season"-a time when we are imperfect, love clumsily, yet still try to move forward.