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A vibrant yet sentimental City Pop journey through the spinning neon lights of the night. Renowned producer Ryū, known for a prolific career spanning 11 Vocaloid albums and projects like the virtual idol group "Lovely Melody," swiftly returns with the 2nd single from his ongoing City Pop project featuring the fresh new vocalist, Chii.

Releasing on May 29th, "Midnight Merry-Go-Round" is a quintessential track perfectly crafted for late-night drives and city strolls. The voice behind these crystal-clear vocals, Chii, is actually a virtual AI vocalist brought to life by Ryū to explore new realms of musical expression. The relatable lyrics were written by Ryū himself, capturing the bittersweet emotions of walking through the midnight city alone, text messages left unsent, and the subtle, empowering feeling of growing a little more mature by the end of the night. Composed with the assistance of Suno, the track offers a nostalgic yet polished arrangement that provides a smooth, upbeat backdrop for Chii's emotive performance.

This project pushes the boundaries of modern music production by integrating human creativity with cutting-edge AI tools, utilizing Nano Banana Pro for the cover art and Midjourney to create its stunning visual world, including a seamless loop video for TikTok. Step onto the "Midnight Merry-Go-Round" and experience the neon-lit future of City Pop.