Utada Hikaru Produces And Features On Nariaki Obukuro's Debut Album "Bunriha no Natsu"

Nariaki Obukuro will be releasing his debut studio album "Bunriha no Natsu" on April 25.

The new album will be produced by Utada Hikaru. This will be the first time the renowned artist will be producing an album for a new artist.

In addition to being a producer, Hikaru will also be featured on the album as a vocalist. The first song off the album is titled "Lonely One" and features the singer. It was released digitally on January 17, including on streaming services Spotify and Apple Music.

"I have been waiting for an artist who makes me feel a sense of urgency, someone whose voice I have to get out into the world. I am fortunate to be able to tell everyone about [Nariaki Obukuro]," Hikaru said.

Hikaru and Obukuro previously collaborated on the song "Tomodachi" off Hikaru's album "Fantôme".