Japan’s latest music sensation Number_i (@number_i_staff) has been announced as a performer for Head In The Clouds Festival 2025, taking place on Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Known for their genre-blending sound and high-energy performances, Number_i is set to bring their signature style to the festival’s stacked lineup. Tickets and more information are available at la.hitcfestival.com or StubHub.com.
Number_i – “GOD_i” (Official Music Video)
This exciting news comes as Number_i’s latest single “GOD_i” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart on February 5th, further solidifying the group’s rapid rise in the global music scene. The track, produced by group member Yuta Kishi, conveys a fierce message of “wishing to give the courage to take a step forward,” and features a compelling new sound for Number_i, with a melancholic top line and an addictive beat in the chorus.
The release of “GOD_i” comes just weeks after the group–Sho Hirano (27), Yuta Jinguji (27), and Yuta Kishi (29)–was honored at GQ Japan’s Men Of The Year 2024, taking home the award for “Best Music Group.”
Number_i – “No.Ⅰ (Deluxe)” Album
Number_i recently released the deluxe edition of their debut album, “No.I”—a masterful showcase of their versatility, blending ‘90s alt-rock, hip-hop, R&B, and UK-influenced indie rock, all performed in Japanese with seamless cuts of English. It features an exclusive track “HIRAKEGOMA,” a new-style pop tune that combines catchy phrases with heavy, powerful beats, alongside the Billboard Japan Hot 100 #1 single “INZM,” produced by member Yuta Jinguji and praised for its hard-hitting vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and high-energy beats. The “INZM” music video has amassed over 59 million views, further proving the group’s global appeal.
Also included in the collection, “GOAT” climbed to #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and reached the Top 10 on the US iTunes overall chart, following their US debut at Coachella in April 2024. Also included is the Sho Hirano-produced “BON,” which amassed 10 million views in just two days, peaked at #2 globally on YouTube’s daily music video chart, and reentered the Japan Hot 100 at #2. Today, the “BON” music video has over 63 million views, as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Aside from streaming and chart success, Number_i have been taking over newsstands in their native country, gracing prominent magazine covers including Newsweek Japan, Elle Japan, Vogue Japan, GQ Japan, and Nylon Japan, in addition to features with Highsnobiety Japan, MAPS Japan, MAPS Korea, Numero TOKYO, 25ans, The Fashion Post and more.
Number_i – “GOD_i” Single
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