First Digital Single from Ryu Matsuyama

Tokyo-based piano three-piece band Ryu Matsuyama have released their first digital single today.

Under the Sea feat. Max Jenmana is Ryu Matsuyama’s first release since their August 2020 album Borderland. As its title suggests, this digital opus is a collaboration between the Japanese band and popular Thai singer-songwriter Max Jenmana, whose music videos have been watched more than 530 million times on YouTube.

Pianist and singer Ryu commented: "When we made our last album, Borderland, we felt our landscape had reached the place nobody ever saw, the borderland. This time we hoped to create somewhere even further, beyond that border. In order to make this happen, I asked Max, who has been very active in Thailand, to join and help us. During the process, Max always managed to keep his energy high so we really had so much fun working with him. And we would be very happy if we could work together again in many ways in the future."

Singer-songwriter Max Jenmana declared: "This collaboration work was a totally amazing experience. When I was working with Ryu, he was a great partner who was always very friendly, and he is just an incredibly talented musician.  Under the Sea has a very funky style. I have never sung a song like this before, but I just loved it instantly when I heard the demo of the song for the first time. I also brought my own message in the part where I sing with my own words. I strongly hope that I can play this song in front of Japanese people in the near future."

Under the Sea feat. Max Jenmana can be streamed and downloaded on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. 

Formed in 2012, Ryu Matsuyama create music beyond genres and nationality, aiming to push the boundaries between R&B, Neo soul, city pop and chill. Their melodic and ambient tunes can be streamed on Spotify and on the band’s official YouTube channel .

The music video for Under the Sea feat. Max Jenmana can be watched below.