Debut Album from V.I.P

I-ai- vocalist Hiroaki Nakashima's solo project V.I.P will release its first full album on July 1st.

The album, entitled SOMA ESSENTIAL, contains 11 tracks and is available for pre-order worldwide digitally from iTunes. According to V.I.P's's official Facebook page, a physical copy of the CD will be available to purchase on the release date but there is no pre-order.

V.I.P stands for "Vocalist I-ai- Project", and Nakashima has stated that he hopes to use the project to explore a variety of activities in addition to music with people all over the world, though specific details are yet to be announced.

V.I.P will be playing a free concert in Paris, France on July 18th at Abracadabar.

A CM for the album and the music video for WE ARE ONE can be viewed below.