RINA SAWAYAMA, SAWAYAMA

Rina Sawayama’s Sawayama is a bold, genre-blurring statement that fuses pop, nu-metal, R&B, and dance into something both unpredictable and fully cohesive. Every track bursts with inventiveness, from razor-sharp guitar riffs and shimmering synths to pulsing beats that shift on a dime. Lyrically, Sawayama moves between personal history, cultural identity, and sharp social commentary, delivering it all with powerhouse vocals that command attention. It’s an album that thrives on contrast, with hooks alongside heavy riffs and intimate moments next to anthemic choruses. The result is a thrilling, shape-shifting listen.