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Better Than Better

Yamato Watanabe

Release Date

2026-03-28

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"Better Than Better" is a new single from Yamato Watanabe, an artist who originally built his sound around hip-hop and has gradually begun incorporating deeper R&B elements into his music.

Since the release of "cantgetyouout" in June 2025, Yamato Watanabe's sonic direction has evolved toward a more emotional and introspective R&B atmosphere. "Better Than Better" represents a continuation of that transition.

At the heart of the song is a simple but powerful feeling: wanting to become better for someone you love. Rather than growing only for himself, the song explores the pain and pressure of constantly trying to change in order to become the person someone else might want.

That desire can slowly begin to break you.

The repeating phrase "better than better" reflects the thin line between devotion and self-destruction - the quiet struggle of trying to live up to someone's ideal.

Artist Profile

  • Yamato Watanabe

    Yamato Watanabe is an alternative R&B artist based in Tokyo, originally from Hokkaido, Japan. Through dark and emotional soundscapes, his music explores the inner landscapes of human emotion, identity, and personal growth. He first began creating socially reflective and experimental music rooted in pop and hip-hop. Over time, his artistic direction gradually evolved toward a more emotional and introspective R&B style. This shift became clear with the release of cantgetyouout, which marked a turning point in his sound. Since then, he has continued shaping his musical identity under the influence of modern R&B artists such as Lekan, Coco Jones, Geovion, and Tone Stith. From an early age, he was also inspired by artists like Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, which deepened his interest in melody and emotional storytelling. Having studied piano since childhood and grown up around classical music, he incorporates piano-driven arrangements and classical sensibilities into his work. The result is a distinctive sound where modern R&B atmospheres meet the emotional depth of classical influence. His music reflects emotions born from love, conflict, self-discovery, and the pursuit of becoming a better version of oneself. Blending English lyrics with subtle touches of Japanese, Yamato Watanabe continues to pursue an R&B sound that resonates across borders.

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