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Release Date: 2026/08/14

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After spending over 20 years pursuing both tennis and music across the world including in Tokyo and New York, Kumika brings her two lifelong passions together in this new single. The track features real tennis sounds sampled from her own playing session at the US Open grounds in New York, blending authentic court ambience with vibrant synth-pop production. With an uplifting message about believing in yourself and moving forward, the song celebrates the energy, resilience, and joy shared by both music and sports.

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  • Kumika Hashimoto

    Kumika Hashimoto is a New York based multidisciplinary artist whose music, visuals, and performances have captured international attention worldwide. Born in the UK and raised in Tokyo, she writes and composes her own music, creates her own artwork, and develops a creative practice spanning music, visual arts, performance, and expressive storytelling. After graduating from Waseda University, she studied graphic design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her work ranges from alternative electronic pop to contemporary jazz/R&B, often inspired by everyday life and questions about society. Trained in classical piano since 3, she is known for crafting memorable refrain melodies, and her debut release sampled a piece by Frédéric Chopin. Having lived in multiple countries and experienced diverse cultures, she developed a keen sensitivity to the nuances of language. Holding Japanese Language Teaching (JLTCT) certification, she emphasizes the sonic texture and resonance of her lyrics. During her exchange at Iowa State University, she also studied acting to explore performance and expressive techniques more deeply. The viral hit 'hot chocolate in new york' has garnered over one million views on social media. Following that, the release 'LA*PPY', inspired by Los Angeles, has been featured by Hollywood actors. Her music has been broadcast on radio stations across multiple U.S. states including New York, selected for Apple Music global official playlists, and entered the iTunes Netherlands R&B chart, gaining recognition as an artist with an international background. In June 2026, she attended film festivals in Hollywood and Palm Springs, where a film featuring her original song 'LA*PPY' was screened. During the same period, she made her North American live debut with performances in Los Angeles, Hollywood, and New York. She has also been interviewed by New York art/culture magazines and continues to expand her presence globally across music, visual arts, performance, and acting.

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