Japan 
2 Chainz and DaBaby feature on remix of Kanye West’s “Nah Nah Nah”
6 years ago
Imase is a self-taught Japanese singer-songwriter and producer known for his viral music and collaborations with global artists and brands.
Collaboration Product: Audio streaming service Spotify and fashion brand GU released a collaboration product related to Imase. The theme was "What if imase opened a fictional record store?" with items based on this concept.
Collaboration on 'Jewelry' and 'Dresscode': Imase collaborated with the K-pop group Le Sserafim, producing the songs 'Jewelry' and 'Dresscode'. This was Le Sserafim's latest collaboration with foreign artists.
Contributed the track 'Utau' to Universal Music Japan’s Pokémon Music Collective, helping to launch the project.
Released a music video for 'FRIENDS!!!', a song specifically written for a collaboration project involving Pococha and Yamaha.
Imase opened official accounts on Chinese social media platforms Weibo, Douyin, and Bilibili to expand his reach.
Collaboration song 'Bunko' with Yumi Matsutoya for BOSE's 60th anniversary was released for streaming, accompanied by a music video.
Collaborated with Natori on the song 'Melodrama'.
Recorded the jingle for Pocari Sweat, which is considered an honor in the Japanese music industry.
Imase was born on November 9, 2000, in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. He began his musical journey in 2020 by teaching himself how to write and compose music. Within a year, Imase debuted in December 2021 with his single “Have a Nice Day” through Universal Music Japan. His ability to produce original songs from his bedroom quickly gained him a significant following, particularly on TikTok. His second release, “Touhikou,” achieved the number one position on the TikTok Hot Song Weekly Ranking on Billboard Japan, highlighting his rapid rise in the music industry.
His breakout success further solidified with the 2022 viral single “Night Dancer.” This track garnered over 1 billion views on TikTok and made history by becoming the first Japanese song by a Japanese artist to enter the Melon 100 chart in South Korea. This achievement earned him the nickname “monster rookie.” In 2022, he released his first EP, “Pop Cube,” under Universal Music Japan. Imase’s career has also included notable collaborations, such as producing songs “Jewelry” and “Dresscode” for the K-pop group Le Sserafim in 2023. His song “Outline” was selected as the official theme song for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, where he performed it live on January 13, 2025.
Imase has expanded his musical reach by touring internationally, including his “1st Showcase in Korea” in April 2023 at Musina Garage Music Hall in Seoul, and “Night-Dance ซิ่ง with imase” in Thailand in June 2023 at Groove Central World. In October 2023, he embarked on his “Imase Tour 2023 Utopia” across Japan, playing venues like Big Cat, Nagoya Club Quattro, and Zepp Shinjuku. His first studio album, “Bonsai,” was released in May 2024. Imase announced a temporary break from artistic activities starting August 4, 2025, due to health reasons, following a concert at Nippon Budokan on July 25, 2025.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
