Rina Sawayama is a dynamic and multi-faceted British-Japanese singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blending musical style that incorporates pop, R&B, electronic, metal, and nu-metal elements. She was born in Niigata, Japan, on August 16, 1990, and moved to London at the age of five. Sawayama studied politics, psychology, and sociology at Cambridge University, where she nurtured her passion for music and performance. After graduating, she pursued a music career, gaining attention with her early releases like "Sleeping in Waking" in 2013 and her mini-album "RINA" in 2017.

Sawayama's debut studio album, "SAWAYAMA," released in 2020, was critically acclaimed for its innovative sound and introspective lyrics, exploring identity, family, and society. Following this success, she continued to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and fierce self-expression, as evidenced by her subsequent releases. Her song contributions, such as "Eye For An Eye" for the "John Wick: Chapter 4 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," and collaborative projects like "Beg For You" with Charli XCX and "Chosen Family" with Elton John, have further showcased her versatility and ability to seamlessly cross musical borders. Rina Sawayama's engaging presence and commitment to representation in her music cements her as a fascinating and influential figure in the contemporary music landscape.

Genres

Art Pop

Electropop

Escape Room

Indie Pop

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Charli xcx

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Kim Petras

FKA twigs

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Clairo

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Caroline Polachek

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Shygirl

Latest Release

I'm Free (feat. Rina Sawayama)

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Rina Sawayama

Single - Released June 21, 2024