Blues King

ZISE, an R&B singer from Hokkaido, releases Blues King, produced by Shingo.S, as the first release from NEXT R&B, an audition project dedicated to discovering new R&B artists.

R&B Lovers Club, a cultural project that brings together people who share a passion for R&B and connects artists with listeners, partnered with music distribution service TuneCore Japan to launch NEXT R&B, an audition program aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of J-R&B artists. Selected artists from across Japan worked with leading Japanese producers to create original music.

Selected by Shingo.S, ZISE created Blues King as a powerful statement reflecting his past, present, and determination for the future. Expressing his ambition to become a leading force in the J-R&B scene, the track also reveals his willingness to express his true self and pursue the best version of who he can be, marking a new chapter in his artistic journey.

Shingo.S, known for producing numerous hit songs, brings a soulful, high-energy beat that merges seamlessly with ZISE's lyrics and topline. The synergy between the two artists highlights ZISE's undeniable talent and unwavering determination to shape his future in the J-R&B scene.