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In 2026, as ZIW leaves Okinawa and relocates to Tokyo,
he releases "Iori," a song written like a letter to his child.
Through this track, ZIW openly and painfully expresses
the atonement and resolve behind his decision to move alone,
along with the deep love he holds for his child.
The song weaves in fragments of real conversations
and phrases he wished to remember-
small details that continue to give him strength
even while being physically apart.
"Iori" captures both the vulnerability and the strength of a father,
etched into a single, deeply personal piece.
Production is handled by Dakoh,
an Okinawa-based close collaborator who previously worked with ZIW
on "Tomoshibi" a song from the charity project Pray for ISHIKAWA.
ZIW is a musician from Okinawa, Japan, whose expression is rooted in R&B, hip-hop, and soul, drawing deep influence from Black music. Breaking free from the conventional frame of a rapper, ZIW moves seamlessly between singing and rapping, using a distinctive vocal style to portray emotional nuances and the depth of human experience. In 2026, ZIW relocates their base from Okinawa to Tokyo. With a sharper, more refined sound and expression, ZIW's music continues to expand beyond the local scene, stepping into a new phase on a national scale.
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