UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AT HEAD IN THE CLOUDS ON JUNE 1 AT THE ROSE BOWL IN PASADENA, CA
AWARDED GQ JAPAN’S ‘BEST MUSIC GROUP’ AT MEN OF THE YEAR 2024
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Japan’s music sensation Number_i releases their new EP, GOD_i on May 19. The new collection of infectious tracks features the focus single “Frisco” alongside previous releases, Billboard Japan #1 “GOD_i” and “HIRAKEGOMA”.
In support of the new music, Number_i - who is Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji and Yuta Kishi- will make their North American festival debut as a featured act at Head In The Clouds on June 1, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (They previously appeared in the 88rising Futures showcase at Coachella 2024.) Known for their genre-blending sound and high-energy performances, Number_i is set to bring their signature style to the festival’s stacked lineup. Tickets and more information are available at la.hitcfestival.com.
“GOD_i”, the EP’s title track, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart earlier this year, further solidifying the group’s rapid rise in the global music scene. It was produced by group member Yuta Kishi, conveys a fierce message of “wishing to give the courage to take a step forward,” and features a compelling new sound for Number_i, with a melancholic top line and an addictive beat in the chorus.
“HIRAKEGOMA”, a new-style pop tune that combines catchy phrases with heavy, powerful beats also appeared on the powerhouse trio’s 2024 debut album No.I - translates to “open the door” in Japanese. Other tracks highlight each artist’s versatility. “ロミジュリ” is a bass-filled classic funk jam while tracks ”i_Dog” and “Psycho” has Number_i coming back with a harder edge.
The release of GOD_i comes after the group was honored at GQ Japan’s Men Of The Year 2024, taking home the award for “Best Music Group”. Read more about Number_i “in their own words” (English translation) via Newsweek Japan’s cover story here.
GOD_i EP artwork (download here)
Tracklist for GOD_i EP:
GOD_i
ロミジュリ(Romeo & Juliet)
i_DOG
Frisco
Psycho
HIRAKEGOMA
STREAM GOD_i EP HERE
DEDICATED WEBSITE HERE
About Number_i:
Number_i, a group consisting of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, carries a name that embodies the ideas of being “one of a kind”, “love”, and the desire to “walk together with those who support them”. They made their debut on January 1, 2024, with the digital release of their song “GOAT”.
On September 23, 2024, they released their first full album, “No.I”, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan JP Albums chart and ranked 4th on Spotify’s TOP ALBUMS DEBUT GLOBAL chart.
On January 27, 2025, they released a new digital single, “GOD_i”, produced by Yuta Kishi. The song achieved remarkable success, topping the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100, ranking 3rd on the U.S. iTunes Music Videos chart, and reaching No. 1 on the Hip-Hop chart.
On April 16, 2025, they collaborated with global artist Jackson Wang on the official remix of his latest single, releasing “GBAD (Number_i Remix)”, which quickly generated widespread buzz.
Their highly anticipated EP titled “GOD_i”, featuring new tracks, is set for release on Monday, May 19.
On June 1, 2025, Number_i is also scheduled to perform at the Head In The Clouds Festival in Los Angeles, marking a significant step in their global expansion.