Aile The Shota

2022年1月5日、SKY-HI主宰 BMSGレーベルからデビュー。
プロデューサーにShin Sakiuraを迎え、洗練されたトラック、等身大に都会を描いた歌詞、キャッチーで甘いメロディ、優しく入り込んでくる唄声が融合した2020年代のNeo City Popともいえるデビュー曲「AURORA TOKIO」は、iTunes総合チャート他、各配信サイトで1位を獲得。
期待の新人チャートとも称される、Billboard JAPAN Heatseekers Songsでは2位を獲得した。1月26日には1st EP『AINNOCENCE』をリリース。

5月11日リリースの2ndシングル「IMA」は、プロデューサーユニットKNOTTを迎え制作。疾走感溢れる重厚なビートと、エモーショナルなメロディが混ざり合ったダンサブルなPOPSに仕上がっている。iTunes R&B/ソウルチャート1位、数々のラジオパワープレイも獲得し、更なる盛り上がりを見せるなか、7月6日には2nd EP『IMA』のリリースを予定している。

ブラックミュージックに傾倒しつつ、J-POPとも高い親和性を持つ稀有な音楽性を保有し、既存の肩書きが当てはまらない、”存在がジャンル” “存在が音楽”なアーティスト。

Aile The Shota debuted on January 5, 2022, from the management label BMSG. His debut single, “AURORA TOKIO” topped the iTunes TOP 100 chart and marked the second on the Billboard JAPAN Heatseekers Songs chart. Produced by Shin Sakiura, “AURORA TOKIO” is a perfect introduction to Aile The Shota’s music, music on its own that is hard to categorize under a specific genre. It reveals the Neo-City-pop sound of the new era. The polished track, captivating and soft melody, and his soothing voice are all critical elements of the song, while the lyrics explore the real urban Tokyo feelings where his origin lies.

He released the first EP, “AINNOCENCE” on January 26, 2022.
His second single, “IMA” was released on May 11, collaborating with a producer unit, KNOTT. “IMA” is a danceable pop song with a heavy backbeat and an emotional melody. It topped the iTunes R&B/Soul chart and was aired as a ‘power-play’ song on many radio stations throughout Japan. The second EP, “IMA” was released on July 6.
In October 2022, he released the third single, “DEEP” produced by A.G.O, beat maker and producer based in Tokyo, known for his groovy sounds created from raw and cutting-edge mechanical sounds. It is a danceable tune with a deep house beat and his distinctive vocals as if floating in the deep sea.

With respect and love for R&B music, Aile The Shota blends it into his unique sounds with his affinity for J-pop. His velvety voice, infused with his eclectic musical styles, makes his own. Aile The Shota’s music certainly is satisfying.