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Spades is a bilingual pop-R&B track by Singaporean-Japanese artist Mona Shirakawa, using a card game as a metaphor for the push-and-pull of modern love.
It tells the story of a girl who is done playing and chooses self-worth over someone who kept bluffing.

Sung in English and Japanese, the track blends soft harmonies with a moody, addictive, summery groove.
Perfect for driving, journaling, or letting go.

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  • Mona Shirakawa

    Mona Shirakawa is a Singaporean-Japanese singer-songwriter blending soft R&B, dreamy pop, and bilingual lyricism to craft intimate, emotional soundscapes. Her music seamlessly weaves English and Japanese, reflecting her cross-cultural background while delivering universal stories of love, identity, and self-discovery. A graduate of the University of Tokyo, Mona first gained national attention with her a cappella group Limerick, placing 3rd on Japanese televised competition Hamonepu League and releasing an EP under Universal Music Japan. Since launching her solo career, she has been featured on Spotify and Apple Music editorials with singles like Me and You?, which also received airplay on Singaporean top radio station 987FM. Her vocal versatility has taken her to the prestigious THE FIRST TAKE, where she performed background vocals for legendary J-pop group m-flo. With live performances on international stages such as Sofar Sounds Japan and More Than Music Japan, Mona continues to expand her reach as an artist whose bilingual voice bridges cultures and resonates with listeners worldwide.

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