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Tokyo, Japan — Japanese singer-songwriter Salasa will release her new track “Sobaniite” today on October 14, following her major-label debut with mixtape EP Live Bluesy in August.
Blending the warmth of R&B with her distinctive soulful sound, “Sobaniite” is a track highlighting Salasa’s ennui-filled jazzy melodies and melancholic vocals. With a gentle groove, the track drifts with a bittersweet stillness of leaves slowly turning in autumn.
Drawing from soul, R&B, rock and beyond, Salasa has carved out a sound entirely her own — one shaped by free-spirited creativity and an unconventional artistic vision. Her slightly melancholic melodies and wistful vocals define her music.
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Salasa’s artistic concept is summed up by the phrase “Live Bluesy,” a message stemming from her down-to-earth and human way of living. It’s inspired by the blues, a genre born from sadness and struggle. Salasa uses this concept to transform negative feelings and experiences into creative expression. Rather than rejecting sadness or vulnerability, she embraces them as sources of creativity, giving her music a distinctive and deeply personal perspective.
With “Kaze ni Naru,” the lead track from her debut EP Live Bluesy, quickly climbing Japan’s music charts, earning features across podcasts and radio, and being selected as the official ambassador to Japan’s Record Day 2026, Salasa’s artistic journey is only just beginning. Salasa continues to turn emotion into music and invites listeners around the world to experience her uniquely “Bluesy” world.
Release Information
Track title: Sobaniite
Digital release date: October 14, 2026
Streaming Link: https://erj.lnk.to/Sobaniite
About “Live Bluesy”
EP title: Live Bluesy
Released date: August 5, 2026
Streaming link: https://erj.lnk.to/LiveBluesy
Track list:
M1. Kaze Ni Naru
M2. KAMINARI
M3. Thinking of You
M4. YOU
M5. Aoi taiyou
M6. Thinking of You (MURO’s KG Remix)
M7. Thinking of You (uin Remix)
M8. YOU (Stones Taro Remix)
About Salasa
Salasa is a singer-songwriter with a free and fluid style — like a breeze in the coastal regions of Shonan, Japan where she grew up. Blending elements of soul, R&B, rock, and more, she captivates listeners with ennui-filled melodies and melancholic voice.
In 2025, Salasa released “Thinking of You” and “Aoi taiyou,” followed by the successful “Thinking of You TOUR 2025,” which took her across Japan. “Thinking of You” has since surpassed 2.1 million views on YouTube from audiences outside Japan, highlighting her growing international reach.
In 2026, Salasa expanded her activities beyond Japan with a solo show in Taipei, before making her major-label debut with her album Live Bluesy in August. The album’s lead track, “Kaze ni Naru,” achieved strong chart presence in Japan such as reaching No. 2 in SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100, marking a new chapter in her career.
Her artistic concept, “Live Bluesy,” is her own coined expression. Drawing inspiration from the emotional roots of soul, R&B, blues, and more, Salasa embraces her negative emotions and experiences into creative expression, making it a defining part of her unique artistic identity.
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