February 4th, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – Out now, rising Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT join forces with one of Korean-American rap's elites, pH-1, for an energetic remix of "KAWASAKI". In this fresh new iteration, the H1GHR music rapper delivers his hard-edged raps over powerful and danceable beats, unlocking new possibilities for the track.
The core theme of the track, "All or Nothing", draws inspiration from the band's name ONE OR EIGHT. It vividly portrays the bold pursuit of challenges and the fearless determination to seize success through one's own efforts. The track retains the essence of the original Jersey Club sound while emphasising trap elements, resulting in a more rhythmic and energetic beat, with pH-1’s delicate yet powerful verses adding depth and determination, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
pH-1, a founding member of H1GHR MUSIC – alongside Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone – is globally recognized for his melodic rap and profound lyrics. With collaborations including UMI, P-Lo, and TXT, as well as his sold out 'ABOUT DAMN TIME' solo world tour under his belt, pH-1 brings his versatile career and vibrant energy to this new remix.
"When I first heard 'KAWASAKI', I felt like, "omg, i'm gonna spit some things on this track right away." I think each member of ONE OR EIGHT raps with natural swag that's genuine, and so I'm excited to be part of this track as an artist," pH-1 shares of the collaboration.
Before its official debut, the performance video for “KAWASAKI” made waves by surpassing 10 million views on YouTube in nearly one week. Following their debut, the track broke new records as they teamed up with legendary rapper Big Sean on a dynamic remix of "KAWASAKI". Now, the journey continues with a refreshed version featuring Korean-American rapper pH-1, with more exciting collaborations with Asian artists to come in the following weeks.
Stream "KAWASAKI (with pH-1)" here:
oneoreight.lnk.to/kwskph1
About ONE OR EIGHT
ONE OR EIGHT is an eight-member boy group featuring Japanese members MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA and YUGA. The group’s name ONE OR EIGHT is a reference to a Japanese phrase meaning “All or Nothing”. With the tagline “BET ON YOURSELF”, they are set to make their mark on the world as a group of friends with big dreams. They infuse hip-hop and pop effortlessly and epitomise Japanese culture through their choreography, lyrics and streetwear aesthetic.
Earlier last summer, the group shared the performance video for “KAWASAKI” on YouTube, which has surpassed 10 million views and charted at #1 on the Japan Billboard Heatseekers songs chart. Building on this momentum, they announced their official debut with the release of their new single, "Don’t Tell Nobody", and was produced by Ryan Tedder (Taylor Swift, Tate McRae, Adele, Jonas Brothers) and David Stewart (BTS), featuring rap lyrics by Lucien Parker (Kanye West x Ty Dolla $ign “STARS”).
About pH-1
As a founding member of H1GHR MUSIC record label, pH-1 has proven himself as an elite lyricist and a leading voice in Korean hip-hop. One of the top streaming solo artists in South Korea with a dedicated international fanbase, pH-1’s lyrics are smart, his hooks infectious and he’s consistently carving his own path instead of following trends. He made his debut in 2017 and since then, has released a string of chart-topping single releases, as well as collaborations with TXT, UMI, P-Lo, CHIKA, Jay Park, Epik High, KANGDANIEL, Whee In, and many more.
His accolades include a 30-date solo world tour, Rolling Loud Thailand, as well as appearing on NPR's Tiny Desk for its inaugural AAPIHM series, starring in popular TV shows such as Show Me The Money and Boy's Planet. He has also partnered with brands such as Samsung, Mercedes Benz, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Hennessy and many more.
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