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SWEET REVENGE is a sensational new multi-ethnic J-pop woman group making waves within the international music scene. This dynamic trio, composed of ASAMI from Japan, AGNES, who’s Dutch and West African, and LARISSA, a local of the Netherlands, is redefining the pop style with their distinctive mix of cultures and skills. They got here collectively by means of the rigorous “International Vocal Battle Auditions,” a worldwide search orchestrated by the famend Japanese leisure powerhouse LDH JAPAN. Now, they’re on a trajectory that appears unstoppable.
The group’s journey is nothing wanting extraordinary. Throughout auditions, their standout vocal and dance performances caught the attention of one of many worldwide judges, world-renowned GRAMMY award-winning producer AFROJACK. His endorsement set the stage for SWEET REVENGE to embark on their musical journey, channeling their distinct id that balances sweetness with a fierce femme fatale power. This distinctive mix is powerfully showcased of their debut single, “May Simply,” launched on June twenty first, accompanied by a visually beautiful music video impressed by Y2K.
You possibly can watch the music video for “May Simply” right here. The video has already amassed over 1.6 million views, a formidable feat testifying to the catchiness of their tunes. The video is an apparent testomony to their creative imaginative and prescient and influence on the worldwide stage.
The formation of SWEET REVENGE is a narrative of expertise, perseverance, and cultural fusion. ASAMI, AGNES, and LARISSA every deliver their distinctive backgrounds and strengths to the group, creating a robust synergy that units them other than different pop acts. Their capacity to seamlessly mix totally different cultural influences into their music and performances is paying homage to the superstars in BLACKPINK, but SWEET REVENGE carves out their very own distinct area of interest within the pop panorama.
Their debut single, “May Simply,” is a high-energy anthem that completely captures the essence of SWEET REVENGE. The music’s infectious beat and the trio’s highly effective vocals and charismatic presence make it an on the spot hit. With its vibrant visuals and charming choreography, the music video additional solidifies their place as a bunch to observe.
The early success of SWEET REVENGE is a transparent indication that they’re on the trail to turning into international icons. Their story of coming collectively from totally different elements of the world to type a cohesive and highly effective group is inspiring to followers all over the place.
SWEET REVENGE is not only a pop group; they’re a pressure that’s igniting a fiery motion. Their mix of numerous cultures, highly effective performances, and interesting personalities make them a standout act within the music business. As they proceed to rise, SWEET REVENGE is ready to depart an indelible mark on the worldwide music scene, inspiring followers and aspiring artists alike. Control their rise to fame by giving them a comply with at the moment!
Q: Hello SWEET REVENGE! Congratulations in your debut single! We have now been following you and are enthusiastic about your new music! What are you able to inform us concerning the group identify and idea?
AGNES: So, we’re known as SWEET REVENGE for a motive… I believe that if you meet us, you’ll (hopefully) see three candy ladies, however past the sweetness additionally lies a really powerful, savage aspect you don’t need to mess with, and in the event you do, nicely, you may count on some SWEET REVENGE coming your means.
ASAMI: Our identify was determined by our firm boss HIRO-san. I beloved the identify from the start, however with Covid and all of the struggles we had in our six years of coaching, there have been so many “revenges” as a bunch. However I additionally consider we’re all heat, form, and candy individuals, so the identify grew on us, too. SWEET REVENGE is an ideal identify for us!
LARISSA: Thanks a lot! We’re a really worldwide group. All three of us are very totally different and are available from totally different locations on the planet. We introduced all of that collectively and educated in Japan, Holland, and LA. Our music represents who we’ve turn into these previous six years and the locations we’ve skilled collectively!
Q: For many who should not accustomed to your journey, you had been all found throughout a worldwide audition course of. Have been you nervous about auditioning in entrance of world superstars like AFROJACK and VERBAL?
AGNES: I’m at all times nervous when I’ve to carry out, however I at all times remind myself that it solely means I care. Through the audition, I positively cared rather a lot as a result of I noticed such a terrific alternative that I didn’t need to mess up. VERBAL is such a tremendous artist and artistic director; I look as much as him in some ways, so I felt really honored to have the chance to audition for him, and it’s been wonderful working with him ever since!
ASAMI: Sure! I used to be very nervous, however I believe that greater than auditioning in entrance of the unimaginable judges, I used to be extra nervous about speaking to the opposite opponents within the audition. They had been additionally principally Dutch, so once I first heard them communicate, I used to be scared, however all of them spoke English, so after a while, we received to bond extra! But it surely was additionally my first time being in a boot camp with ladies from overseas that I didn’t know, so I used to be very nervous about that!
LARISSA: It was really my very first audition… So sure, I used to be tremendous nervous; my voice was shaking by means of the complete 30 seconds. I by no means anticipated to be right here at the moment, however my largest dream was to turn into an artist!
Q: Why do you assume “May Simply” is the file to debut with? How does it embody you as an artist?
AGNES: “May Simply” is so enjoyable and catchy but in addition very groovy and funky. Once you hear it, you simply need to stand up and dance! We love that that is our first music as a result of it carries a lot power we need to unfold out into the world!
ASAMI: It’s very shiny and pop, however in the event you take heed to the lyrics, it’s very teasing and boss lady-like, and I believe the distinction could be very fascinating! And for our first music, I believe it matches our identify!! “May Simply” can also be a really dancy music. As you may see in our dance follow video, we dance rather a lot as nicely, so for individuals to see what we do, I believe it was the proper first single!!
LARISSA: From the very first second we had been within the studio witnessing “May Simply” get made to recording it, all of us knew this might be the primary single! It’s such a enjoyable and catchy music and I hope everybody will take pleasure in listening to it as a lot as we do! And in the event you take heed to the lyrics, it’s additionally very feminine empowering, and that’s positively one thing we stand for as feminine artists within the business!
Q: When recording your debut file, what was the method like working as a trio on this and along with your GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Jonathan Yip from The Stereotypes?
AGNES: Wonderful! The method of being within the studio creating songs is definitely my favourite a part of being an artist. It’s simply so particular to see a music come to life, beginning with nothing and ending with a success! The Stereotypes actually solely make hits, so we’re very grateful that we get to work with them. Creating “May Simply” was a lot enjoyable! Everybody had the very best power, and seeing the music come collectively made everybody much more energetic and completely happy! We have now a ‘behind the scenes’ of the second “May Simply” was created, and I watch that video again so many instances as a result of it at all times places a smile on my face.
ASAMI: We had The Stereotypes and 9AM within the studio with us, Kameron and Micha, our songwriters. Throughout a break, I listened to a little bit of the beat they had been attempting to make, and it already sounded fireplace, however because the music got here collectively, it sounded higher and higher! We had been all tremendous excited, and it was additionally enjoyable to see the fellows having enjoyable and making the tracks but in addition asking us do you wanna say this? What do you like? Working with them is my favourite half, and it’s a lot enjoyable! I study rather a lot from their creativity and dealing as a group. Additionally, as a bunch, we belief them a lot. I’m actually grateful for his or her help!!
LARISSA: Recording “May Simply” was my first time within the studio with The Stereotypes! We knew from that very second that this was it, and it felt proper! Being within the studio with The Stereotypes, 9AM, and the songwriters of “May Simply,” Kameron and Micah, was an unimaginable expertise! They made the music whereas we had been within the room, and we instantly fell in love with it! It got here collectively so quick and was a enjoyable and distinctive expertise!
Q: How was your expertise working with Amber Park for the music video?
AGNES: We love the work Amber Park has performed for the music video! She is so inventive and good at creating lovely worlds you simply need to step into. We really by no means met her in actual life whereas engaged on this music video since she relies in LA, and we’re primarily based in Tokyo. On this music video, she created worlds for our avatars to reside in.
ASAMI: We met over an internet assembly earlier than the method began. We received to say hello and introduce ourselves. She was very within the group and already had concepts for the music video. Seeing the whole lot come collectively and the music video is insanely good, I can not thank her sufficient!
LARISSA: Receiving the primary ideas Amber Park got here up with for the music video was a really thrilling day for us! She made our first music video so particular, and all of us adore it a lot!!
Q: Who’re some artists that encourage every of you?
AGNES: My largest inspiration is Beyonce and my dad. Beyonce’s performances, reside reveals, work ethic, and abilities are issues I’ve seemed as much as since I used to be a child and at all times will likely be! My dad simply lives and breathes music. There isn’t a day he isn’t enjoying on his Kora or guitar or that there isn’t any music enjoying in the home. He’s a musician, and rising up, he was my largest trainer in music. I’ll at all times look as much as him.
ASAMI: I began listening to Amy Winehouse, and that’s how I received into singing. Her supply and presence of efficiency had been very inspiring to me. Then, I began digging into extra hip-hop and R&B music. I received inspiration from Brandy and SWV. They’re nonetheless my all-time favourite artists. Then I began listening to rap music, and Travis Scott impressed me together with his music and style. I look as much as his creativity!
LARISSA: My two all-time favourite artists are Rihanna and BTS. The best way Rihanna constructed her empire could be very inspiring to me! I additionally love make-up, so seeing her begin her personal model that grew to become a worldwide make-up model inclusive of everyone seems to be unimaginable to me! And being in a bunch myself, educated in Japan, BTS is the very best instance of who I need to turn into as an artist! Their message and the way a lot they care about their followers are an enormous inspiration to me!
Q: Given that you’re all totally different ethnicities, what are some issues you have got discovered from one another culturally?
AGNES: A lot! Japan was a rustic I had by no means been to and a tradition I additionally didn’t know a lot about, however I’ve discovered a lot from ASAMI and from dwelling right here. I believe what conjures up me most is how, to me, this tradition is so selfless. It’s probably the most respectful tradition I’ve ever seen and lived in. Persons are so form and thoughtful.
ASAMI: The forms of music we listened to was very totally different. I discovered rather a lot about Afro music from AGNES and ballads from LARISSA. However culturally, after we lived collectively, I received to expertise meals, music, life-style, the whole lot!
LARISSA: After I auditioned, I used to be 16. It was my first time going to Asia. During the last six years, dwelling and coaching with AGNES and ASAMI in Holland, Japan, and LA, I’ve discovered a lot concerning the world! ASAMI taught us concerning the Japanese lifestyle, which is a really respectful tradition! We nonetheless study from her daily! AGNES is half Dutch like me and half West African. She can also be very true to each her cultures, and it’s wonderful to see and study from them! I believe we’re a really particular group bringing all of our cultures collectively!
Q: What do you assume units your group other than different J-pop teams?
AGNES: Our music and appears. The time period J-pop signifies that we’re ‘made in Japan,’ however we aren’t a ‘typical’ J-pop group, which can also be not our objective. Our dream is to turn into the largest feminine group globally, and we would like our sound to at all times be international. All of us look totally different and are available from totally different backgrounds, making us look international, however the music we make with The Stereotypes are tremendous common songs that I consider will be beloved by the entire world!
ASAMI: We’re all very totally different visually, and as a bunch, our music is in English, so I believe it’s very totally different, however sooner or later, we hope to open the number of J-pop!
LARISSA: The variety of our group, our music, music movies, and performances will present who we’re but in addition present that we’re educated in Japan! Japan is an enormous a part of who we’re, and it was crucial to us to incorporate that within the idea of our group!
Q: What do you assume was the toughest half about getting ready for this debut?
AGNES: Probably the most difficult half has positively been having endurance, trusting the method, and utilizing the precise timing. The previous six years haven’t at all times been straightforward, appropriately wanting to achieve a dream as huge as ours. Grinding by means of all of the coaching days, day after day, regardless that we didn’t know after we would debut, would typically be onerous, however having my ladies by my aspect on all these days made it greater than value it. I don’t assume we should always have debuted any sooner. We wanted each impediment that was thrown our solution to be able to current the world with the very best model of SWEET REVENGE attainable. We really feel greater than prepared now!
ASAMI: 6 years of coaching was positively the toughest. Dancing 12 hours a day was, pondering again on it now, insane, and the way we grind by means of collectively and its chemistry, I believe everybody will see sooner or later!
LARISSA: It positively hasn’t at all times been straightforward, and there have been many ups and downs in these previous six years… However ultimately, we’ve at all times believed on this group and in one another, so discovering out we had been lastly debuting was very particular!
For extra on SWEET REVENGE’s debut and rise to fame, take a look at this article, which covers their journey and the discharge of their debut single. Keep related with SWEET REVENGE on social media to maintain up with their newest updates and releases. Observe them on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
