Hikaru Utada’s latest song, “Mine or Yours,” came out in May. The celebrated J-pop artist performed the new track on the acclaimed YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, and it has quickly captured attention domestically and abroad. Ahead of the upcoming analog vinyl release, scheduled for November 26, electronic artist Yaeji has been announced as contributing a remix to this record.
Yaeji is a New York-based artist, producer, vocalist, and DJ. She has garnered global acclaim through performances, including for Boiler Room and at major festivals, as well as for her original work, including her 2023 debut album With A Hammer, which was recognized as one of the “Best Albums of 2023” by Pitchfork, New York Magazine, i-D, NME, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, and Variety. In August of this year, she held a solo performance in Japan, further solidifying her devoted fan base in the country.
To mark the release, a special pre-order has begun. Fans who pre-order the track via iTunes before 23:59 Japan time on October 5, the day before the release, will receive an original ruler featuring the “Mine or Yours” logo. Additionally, pre-orders and pre-saves will be rewarded with an exclusive digital image gift. Full details can be found on the dedicated release pre-order campaign page.
Release Information
Release Date: October 6
Mine or Yours (Yaeji Remix)
Pre-order here: https://cp.digle.tokyo/utadahikaru/mineoryours/yaeji-remix/
Hikaru Utada Mine or Yours
Listen here: https://erj.lnk.to/bll7Z4
Vinyl Release – Mine or Yours
Release Date: November 26
Catalog Number: ESJL-3176
Price: ¥4,180 (tax included) / ¥3,800 (tax excluded)
Pre-order here: https://erj.lnk.to/F3kyil
About Yaeji
Yaeji is a NYC-via-Seoul artist, producer, vocalist, and DJ whose introspective, dance-floor-ready tracks have made her a global icon occupying a space all her own. After breaking out with her 2017 debut EPs that featured singles “Raingurl” and “Drink I’m Sippin On,” the multifaceted artist featured on Charli XCX’s album Charli and Sampha’s latest album Lahai has gone on to produce remixes for Dua Lipa and Robyn, collaborate with the beloved Seoul-based polymath OHHYUK, sell out three headlining worldwide tours, and launch her bespoke lifestyle webstore JI-MART.
Born in Flushing, Queens, in 1993, she has roots in Seoul, Tokyo, Atlanta, and New York City, all serving as the backdrop for her singular, hybrid sound that synthesizes influences of Korean indie rock and electronica, late ‘90s and early 2000s hip hop and R&B, and leftfield bass and techno.
With her critically-acclaimed 2020 mixtape WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던, she sharpened her vision as a musician who is creatively unbounded by language and geography, leading to partnerships with PAC-MAN, Samsung, Microsoft, and Heaven by Marc Jacobs. Named by Pitchfork as one of the “25 Artists Shaping the Future of Music”, she’s also graced the cover of Crack, The FADER, MixMag, and Secret Magazine, among others, and has been featured in programming at The Shed, V&A Museum, Serpentine Gallery, and MoMA PS1.
Her 2023 debut album, With A Hammer, cemented her status as a “genuinely original voice” (Guardian) in global music. The album sees Yaeji excavating her inner world with full force, resulting in her most thrilling and personal work yet, leading to the Guardian, Pitchfork, New York Magazine, i-D, NME, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Variety, and more, including her debut album on their “Best albums of 2023” lists.
In 2024, Yaeji continued her creative evolution with several notable projects. She traveled to Japan to present at the CrunchyRoll Awards and returned to her studio to work on new music which resulted in collaborations – “Pink Ponies” with Teddy Geiger for the Transa compilation, “Believe In Ya” with T-Pain and Girl Talk, an original track for Netflix’s Jentry Chau vs the Underworld soundtrack – and her kinetic summer club track “booboo.”
Yaeji premiered “booboo” at her jubilant return to Boiler Room this summer; the song went on to make “Best of” year-end lists for Pitchfork, The Guardian, New York Magazine, Spotify, and Billboard.
2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for Yaeji. From her stand-alone single “Pondeggi” (with a video by Andrew Thomas Huang) to features on BAMBII’s Infinity Club II and Girl Talk & T-Pain’s “Believe in Ya,” Yaeji continues to refine her signature blend of introspective lyrics and dynamic production.
This month, she drops a remix for ATEEZ and has more collaborations on the way. She’s also announced a small but mighty run of DJ sets in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, plus festival stops at Capitol Hill Block Party, Crunchyroll FanFest, Dekmantel, OFF Festival, and her first-ever tour across Asia.
About Hikaru Utada
Since their debut on 9 December 1998, Hikaru Utada has achieved numerous remarkable milestones in their career. Their debut single, “Automatic/time will tell,” sold over two million copies, propelling them to become one of Japan’s top artists at the young age of 15. Just a few months later, their first album, “First Love,” shattered Japanese CD sales records that remain unbroken to this day.
In 2022, their eighth album, “BAD MODE”, which features collaborations with artists such as Skrillex, A.G. Cook, and Floating Points, garnered high praise both domestically and internationally and was crowned the best album of the year by the internationally renowned music media, Pitchfork. In the same year, they made their festival debut at the globally recognized Coachella Festival in California, joining celebrated label 88rising as part of their exhilarating showcase.
The Netflix series “First Love,” inspired by Utada’s eponymous single, achieved tremendous success in Japan and across Asia. On December 9, 2023, Utada celebrated the 25th anniversary of their major label debut in fantastical style, announcing the much-anticipated release of their inaugural greatest hits album SCIENCE FICTION, which was released in April 2024 and followed by their first tour in six years, the nationwide HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, which included stops in both Hong Kong and Taipei.
In early 2025, Utada released a series of high-profile remixes of their track “Electricity,” reimagined by internationally acclaimed producers including Karen Nyame KG, Arca, and salute. Continuing a dynamic year of creative output, Utada is set to release their latest single, “Mine or Yours,” on May 2.
The song has already captured attention as the theme for the Ayataka green tea commercial, marking the second consecutive year of Utada’s collaboration with the brand. Following the release of their latest single, they made a memorable appearance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, performing the new track alongside their classic hit First Love.
The performance quickly generated buzz online and off, showcasing their enduring artistry and ability to captivate audiences across generations.
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