Blue Ocean (feat. NAMI) ['26 ver]

"If I had chosen a different path, would anything have changed...?"
A refreshing City Pop track capturing a breezy coastal drive and the nostalgic atmosphere of late summer.

On September 4th, Ryu releases "Blue Ocean ('26ver) feat. NAMI." This track is a remake of an original song from his 2023 4th album Ocean Drive, now featuring the virtual AI vocalist, NAMI. Originally composed during his high school days, this deeply memorable track is reborn with a fresh voice.

Inspired by a drive along the coast, the song explores the fleeting thought of "what if I had chosen a different path?" It captures memories wrapped in wind and light, along with the slightly bittersweet air of fading summer, expressed through unadorned and straightforward lyrics.

Written and composed by Ryu, the song transitioned from his own unreleased vocal version to a Vocaloid (Hatsune Miku) arrangement, and now embraces an expressive AI vocal performance. The highly empathetic and emotional melody, combined with a breezy, sophisticated new arrangement reminiscent of City Pop and smooth yacht rock, elevates the track to an entirely new level.

The jacket artwork once again features visual muse Moka Komorebi. Her beautiful presence, evoking the vastness of the expansive blue sky, adds a refreshing touch to the memories of a bygone summer day.