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1年ぶりとなる新曲をリリース。
「Champion」、「SELF-LOVE」、「FURIOSO」、
そして渋谷スクランブルスクエアの巨大スクリーンにて華々しく放映された「NEZO」
これまで、力強く自信の葛藤や社会風刺的なHIPHOP/ALTERNATIVEな楽曲をリリースしてきたYamato Watanabe。
最近没頭しているらしいR&Bの要素を加え、
今回は打って変わって、軽快だがどこかメローなナンバー。
この1年間、ライブ活動もほとんどしなくなったYamato Watanabeが何に苦しみ、何を思っていたのか要チェックだ。
#cantgetyouout
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.