Yo-Sea
Hailing from Chatan, Okinawa, Yo-Sea is a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and genre-blending sound.
He made his debut in 2018 with the single "I think she is," quickly earning recognition as one of Japan's most promising emerging artists. He was featured as an Apple Music "NEW ARTIST of the Week," selected for Spotify's "Early Noise 2019," and named one of HYPEBEAST's "10 Under-25 Artists to Watch in 2020."
Over the years, Yo-Sea has collaborated with a wide range of acclaimed artists, including IO, 5lack, STUTS, Miliyah Kato, and Kalassy Nikoff (AK-69). His unmistakable vocal style and melodic sensibility have established him as one of the most sought-after voices in Japan's contemporary R&B and hip-hop scene.
His debut album, Sea of Love (2023), featured the viral hit "Moonlight," a song that resonated with listeners across generations and genres. With honest lyricism and a boundary-free musical approach, Yo-Sea has carved out a unique place in Japan's R&B and hip-hop landscape while steadily expanding his international audience.
Yo-Sea also appeared as a backing vocalist for Fujii Kaze's band on tiny desk concerts JAPAN, drawing widespread attention. His continued collaborations with leading artists—including performances at STUTS' STUTS with Friends—have further solidified his reputation as one of Japan's most respected and trusted collaborators.
From late 2025 through 2026, Yo-Sea embarked on his four-city national tour, Yo-Sea Bandset Live "KAMOME," with every show selling out. Backed by an exceptional live band, he captivated audiences nationwide with dynamic musicianship and effortlessly expressive performances. His appearance on the WHITE STAGE at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26 further showcased his commanding stage presence and received widespread acclaim.
On July 28, 2026, Yo-Sea released his highly anticipated second album, Beyond the Sea. With his singular artistic vision and unmistakable presence, he continues to attract growing attention not only in Japan but from audiences around the world.
沖縄・北谷出身のシンガー／ソングライター。
2018年、ファースト・シングル「I think she is」でデビュー。
Apple Music「今週のNEW ARTIST」、Spotify「Early Noise 2019」、HYPEBEAST「2020年に注目すべきアンダー25のアーティスト10組」に選出されるなど、早くから高い注目を集める。IO、5lack、STUTS、加藤ミリヤ、Kalassy Nikoff（AK-69）ら数多くのアーティスト作品に客演参加し、その唯一無二の歌声とメロディセンスでシーンの支持を拡大。
2023年リリースのファースト・アルバム『Sea of Love』収録曲“Moonlight”はバイラルヒットを記録し、世代やジャンルを越えて広く浸透。国内外のリスナーからも支持を集め、等身大のリリックと自由度の高い音楽性で、国内R&B／HIP HOPシーンにおいて独自のポジションを確立している。
また、tiny desk concerts JAPANでは藤井風バンドのコーラスとして出演し、大きな話題に。さらにSTUTS主催ライブ「STUTS with Friends」への参加など、多彩なアーティストとのコラボレーションを通して、“信頼されるアーティスト”としてその存在感と表現の幅を広げ続けている。
2025年末から2026年にかけて開催された全国4都市ツアー「Yo-Sea Bandset Live “KAMOME”」は全公演SOLD OUTを記録し、圧倒的なバンドグルーヴと自由で軽やかなパフォーマンスで各地を魅了した。
さらに、「FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26」WHITE STAGEへの出演では、その圧巻のライブパフォーマンスが大きな反響を呼んだ。
2026年7月28日には待望のセカンド・アルバム『Beyond the Sea』をリリース。Yo-Seaならではの独創的な感性と唯一無二の存在感で、国内にとどまらず海外からも注目を集め続けている。
