Nuansa R&B Contemporary, Number_i Release No.1 As First Full Album

Number_i (Doc. Blackstar)

JAKARTA - The rising J-pop Superstar, Number_i, finally came with their first full album titled ICE. The album containing 14 songs is proof of the artistic evolution of this group, with each song offering a new view of the J-pop genre.

The main song, ICE features a perfect combination of cool rhythms and refreshing sensations such as 'enjoyingana' that is turned on through modern R&B elements.

In addition to ICE, the album includes several fan favorite songs such as the debut song Number_i GOAT, produced by Sho Hirano, BON, and their newly released singles INZM. These songs have made a breakthrough in the global music scene, strengthening the rapid rise of Number_i.

Number_i keeps their impressive momentum in Japan and international arenas. The music video for GOAT and BON surpassed 10 million views in just three days after its release, and took the top spot in YouTube's daily music video rankings.

The group's debut song GOAT' also dominates the charts, reaching the #1 position on the Billboard JAPAN's Hot 100, Billboard Japan Weekly Single Sales Chart and Oricon Chart. Their Mini Album No.O -ring- reached #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums in the first week and the main song BON took first place on the Billboard JAPAN's Hot 100.

Internationally, Number_i received further praise after their shocking performances on the Coachella 88rising stage on April 14, 2024. This performance sparked a surge in popularity, pushing GOAT to the #110 position on the US iTunes charts and #3 on the Hip-Hop charts.

Their latest single, INZM, has produced substantial media breakthroughs across Southeast Asia and China, supported by local radio stations, especially in Southeast Asia. Fans are also connected to the band through the news that the official music video INZM was recorded in Taiwan, which further increases the appeal of this song in the region.

To celebrate the release of No. I, Number_i will start their first national tour, starting in October in several cities in Japan.