{"product_id":"sakura-what-shi-said-stardust-night-feat-amaiwana","title":"SAKURA - What Shi Said \/ Stardust Night Feat. Amaiwana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe title track, \"What Shi Said,\" is an ambitious work that draws inspiration from the *Analects* of Confucius—a figure deeply revered by SAKUra—and reimagines those teachings through a modern sensibility and groove. This unique style, in which a member of Generation Alpha learns from the classics and elevates that philosophy into the realm of City Pop, is garnering attention in cultural scenes both in Japan and abroad.\u003cbr\u003eComposition, arrangement, and production were handled by Etsuko Yamakawa, a long-standing leading figure in the Japanese City Pop and \"New Music\" scenes. Infused with a contemporary sensibility that is constantly evolving, the sound creates a \"Neo-City Pop\" world that truly showcases the essence of Yamakawa’s artistry.\u003cbr\u003eThe single also features a duet cover of Yu Hayami’s 1983 classic \"Stardust Night,\" performed alongside the up-and-coming artist Amaiwana—an act hailed as the face of the \"New Generation Shibuya-kei\" sound. With original composition by Yamakawa and a fresh arrangement crafted by her specifically for this release, the track breathes new life into the timeless brilliance of City Pop for a modern audience.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a release that uniquely defines SAKUra, where tradition meets pop culture and intellect blends with sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HONEYSUCKLE RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"7 Inch","offer_id":54819529130307,"sku":"RPT-32731","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/1601\/8499\/files\/image014.png?v=1789650621","url":"https:\/\/www.recordplant.co.uk\/products\/sakura-what-shi-said-stardust-night-feat-amaiwana","provider":"Record Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}