Kouichi Arakawa

This is the first song in 2023 by Kouichi Arakawa, a singer-songwriter who is currently in the spotlight.

This is a song about looking back on the memories and struggles she felt in the town where she grew up, and her determination to move forward into a new future.

INOKASHIRA

Rikuto Nagira

FLEUR

Singer FLEUR, known for his diverse sonic approaches and sweet, captivating voice, has been drawing increasing attention. His latest track, "DOWN," featuring R&B singer Kouichi Arakawa, was created around the internet meme "Doshitan? Hanashikikoka?" ("What's wrong? Want to talk about it?").

Reflecting on modern Japan, where the rise of dating apps has seen a shift from passive, herbivore-like men to more assertive, carnivore-like personalities, this track emerges as a bold party anthem for the new era, poised to propel both artists to new heights.

The track is produced by Rikuto Nagira, a key member of lo-key design and shosha, who has worked extensively on FLEUR's music.

DOWN

Brondo

Nothin' On You (feat. Kouichi Arakawa)

Tokyo-based beatmaker CPO, a native of Fukuoka Prefecture, will release "Rise up (feat. Kouichi Arakawa)" on June 6.

The single was released last year.
Rise up (feat. Kouichi Arakawa)" is a new single by CPO, an up-and-coming beatmaker born in 1999 who gained attention for his single "EVANIE (feat. KEYTOTHECHITY)" released last year.
This work features guest appearance by Kouichi Arakawa, one of the hottest SSW artists of the moment, who has collaborated on a song with Shota Shimizu and was a finalist on the Japanese version of "The voice of Holland," the No. 1 popular music audition program broadcast in 180 countries around the world.
The nostalgic sound with impressive synths and guitars, which is CPO's signature, is accompanied by a mellow flow that highlights Kouichi Arakawa's acclaimed singing ability, and the hook part creates a sense of speed, resulting in an urban yet emotional summer tune.
MFDP, which is based in Tokyo and pursues a new sound by fusing the authentic sounds of the US, New School, and Japan's unique music scene, and Fukuoka-based artists such as BANNY BUGS and Kouichi Arakawa, who participates in this album, have been producing beats for various artists in a wide range of fields. MFDP, who has been producing beats for various artists such as BANNY BUGS and Kouichi Arakawa, who is participating in this album, are in charge of remixes for each of the three tracks, and have released them as a total of three tracks through their own filters.

All three tracks were mixed and mastered by MFDP. This is the first single from the mini-album "Beyond" that CPO is currently working on.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Rise up

KEYTOTHECITY

Water Proof (feat. Kouichi Arakawa)

Nozomi Kitay

Sorry (feat. Kouichi Arakawa) [Remix]

RhymeTube

RhymeTube, which released a full album "KOZMO" last year with the participation of 15 gorgeous rappers, has been releasing a series of albums in the past few months, and has welcomed singer-songwriter "Kouichi Arakawa" as a guest performer on a new R&B-style beat. 
RhymeTube has produced and streamed over 400 million songs for artists such as Rinne, Sorane, Jinmenusagi, SUSHIBOYS, 4s4ki, and many more.
The new song is based on hyperpop sound, which is one of the strengths of "RhymeTube," but has a mellow and calm beat, with an emotional melody by "Kouichi Arakawa" that feels lonely at night. The song is a cross between an emotional melody line by "Kouichi Arakawa", a beautiful voice, and sentimental lyrics.

https://image.joox.com/JOOXcover/0/8d879a4316dc4011/300

INOKASHIRA

Song List

INOKASHIRA

More from Kouichi Arakawa