originally published: 09/01/2024
(TOKYO, JAPAN) -- Global rock phenomenon and "Samurai Guitarist", MIYAVI, has revealed details surrounding his upcoming new album Lost In Love out October 9 via Rise Records. The news, album artwork and track listing were unveiled on Billboard.com. With the announcement comes the release of the single "We Stay Up All Night" which is available to stream now on all platforms.
“This album represents a three-year journey of sonic exploration, where I allowed the creative process to lead the way,” says MIYAVI on the new album. “I intentionally took my time with this record, stepping outside my artistic comfort zone to push my boundaries and craft my best work. It's been a vulnerable place to be after so many years in the music industry, but I knew it was necessary.
I was fortunate to collaborate with a diverse group of artists whose influences have woven their way into the album, with MIYAVI’s signature guitar serving as the unifying thread. My life has always been split between Japan and the U.S., and that duality is deeply reflected in this album. Some tracks hit hard, while others are just pure fun, giving the record a split personality. Lost in Love is the culmination of a lifetime of experiences, encapsulating all the facets of who I am as MIYAVI.”
MIYAVI recently released the single and official visualizer for “Eat Eat Eat”, which is available to stream on all platforms: https://rr.lnk.to/EatEatEat.
"Eat Eat Eat" embodies animal instincts and androgyny, presenting a controlled chaos that is open to interpretation,” said MIYAVI on the single. “During the writing process, I was inspired by the archetype of antiheroes with multiple personalities, and I wanted to write a song that explores the duality of human nature, balancing rationality and impulsiveness. This theme runs throughout my new album, illustrating the conflict and coexistence of these contrasting human traits. Rather than confronting our varied psyches, we embrace them.”
“Eat Eat Eat” follows the double singles “Broken Fantasy/Tragedy Of Us”. All songs can be found on Lost In Love.
MIYAVI was recently announced as one of the stars of the upcoming action-comedy film, ‘The Wrecking Crew’, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. Read more via The Hollywood Reporter.
A musician, actor, and philanthropist who connects cultures worldwide through his music and message, MIYAVI is widely known for his unique guitar style, and has completed eight world tours across over 30 countries, earning the moniker "Samurai Guitarist." To date, MIYAVI has released 13 studio albums.
In December 2018, MIYAVI launched the innovative collaboration album "Samurai Sessions Vol. 3: Worlds Collide" under Universal Music Group. This album features a remarkable lineup of U.S.-based artists, including Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Gallant, Grammy-nominated pop artist Mikky Ekko, Grammy-winning producer RAC, Malaysian-born R&B singer Yuna, South Central LA rapper DUCKWRTH, "Hood EDM" rapper Bok Nero, "laptop punk" artist NVDES, and Australian pop artist Betty Who.
Returning to solo projects, MIYAVI released "NO SLEEP TILL TOKYO" in 2019, which he debuted with a concert at Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium. This was followed by the 2020 album "Holy Nights." On September 15, 2021, he released the album "Imaginary," featuring K-pop star Kang Daniel and Grammy-winning pop artist Kimbra.
MIYAVI made his film debut in the Oscar-nominated movie "Unbroken" and has since appeared in the 2017 blockbuster "Kong: Skull Island" and the live-action adaptation of the popular manga "Bleach." His recent filmography includes "Stray" (2019), "Maleficent 2" (2020), "KATE" (2021), and the hit animated series "Arcane." He also served as a panelist on the Japanese version of the hit singing show "The Masked Singer."
As a brand ambassador, MIYAVI has represented Beats headphones in Japan and starred in Moncler's global Beyond campaign. He has been a brand ambassador for American Airlines, Gucci, McLaren, the Golden State Warriors and Dell Computers. In 2021, MIYAVI released a signature Telecaster with Fender guitars. He was selected as the face of Gucci Japan, appearing in Gucci's Off the Grid campaign alongside rapper Lil Nas X and veteran actress Jane Fonda. MIYAVI also walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. For the past seven years, he has served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), visiting refugee camps worldwide.
Lost In Love Track Listing
- Intro
- Broken fantasy
- Tragedy of Us
- Eat Eat Eat
- We Stay Up All Night
- Real Monsters
- Mirror Mirror
- I’m So Amazing feat. George Clinton
- You Already Know
- Put Your Hands On Me
- If You Know How To Dance
- One More Time
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