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YOYOKA’s debut album will be released on October 11!!

It has been two years since YOYOKA relocated from Hokkaido to the U.S., and now she is set to release her debut album on Friday, October 11.

The album features contributions from an impressive lineup of artists and producers, including world-renowned producer Narada Michael Walden, who has worked with the likes of Jeff Beck and Whitney Houston, legendary rock bassist Marco Mendoza, former Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Roman Morello (son of Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine), Jamiroquai members Derrick McKenzie, Paul Turner, and Matt Johnson, Frank Simes, who has co-written with Don Henley of The Eagles and served as bandmaster for The Who, Atlanta-based singer Tulani, who has opened for Lady Gaga and Anderson .Paak, bassist Tony Grey, a member of Hiromi Uehara’s tour band, and LA-based guitarist Yukihide “YT” Takiyama, who has worked with B’z and others.

The album contains 14 tracks spanning various genres such as rock, pop, jazz, fusion, progressive rock, funk, and punk.

YOYOKA participated in composing most of the tracks and plays both bass and guitar on “Home Bestie.” She also took on vocals for the song “Keychain.”

The CD will be exclusively available at YOYOKA’s release concert in Hollywood, LA on October 13.

Experience the groundbreaking work “For Teen,” where YOYOKA transcends genres, generations, and borders to create a new musical landscape!

★ Available for download and streaming on all major platforms:
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For Teen [Track List]
01. Origin
02. Sky Blue
03. YOYO featuring Narada Michael Walden
04. Bang Away featuring Cali Three and Roman Morello
05. Time Travel – Yoyoka, Derrick McKenzie, and Josephine Peppink
06. Changes featuring Ai Furusato
07. Home Bestie
08. Never Say Goodbye featuring Leon Vincent and Frank Simes
09. Double Trouble (2024 Version) with Ken Okada
10. Keychain
11. Shooting Star featuring Tulani
12. Mud-Stained Boots
13. Sparkling (Duo Version) featuring Ai Furusato
14. Hello Sunshine featuring Rachel West

For Teen [Participating Musicians]
Narada Michael Walden, Marco Mendoza, Derek Sherinian, Roman Morello, Derrick McKenzie, Paul Turner, Matt Johnson, Josephine Peppink, Tony Grey, Roy Kariok, Nicolas Farmakalidis, Rachel West, Jackson Allen, Angeline Saris, Frank Martin, Takhus Allen, Paul Peress, Oz Noy, Francisco Fattoruso, Ai Furusato, Yukihide “YT” Takiyama, Tulani, Leon Vincent, Leanne Bowes, Cali Three, Taryn Haydu, Frank Simes, Ken Okada, Shido Soma

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