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Rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert continues his rapid ascent globally and across Asia with the release of “(how could i be) honest? - DAUL mix (feat. THAMA),” a newly reimagined version of his breakout track, created in collaboration with Korean producer DAUL and acclaimed R&B artist THAMA. (Credit: Exciter Records) (Credit: Exciter Records)   Recently selected for Rolling Stone’s “Future 25 ” as one of 25 artists representing Japan, Rol3ert is quickly emerging as one of the country’s most promising new voices on the global stage. Originally released in December 2025, “(how could i be) honest?” quickly gained global attention, landing on Spotify’s official playlists across 18 countries. Across Asia, the track saw strong regional traction, charting on viral charts in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, earning heavy rotation on Singapore’s 987FM, and peaking at No.5 on Singapore’s Shazam charts. On Spotify, the song surpassed 500,000 streams within its first month, becoming ...

For immediate release — 19-year-old singer-songwriter  Rol3ert  releases his fifth single, “ say my name ”, via Exciter Records and FRIENDSHIP. The track arrives on the heels of growing momentum across Southeast Asia — with Indonesia now ranking as his #1 Spotify market and the Philippines driving over a quarter of YouTube views for his previous single “ Nerd ”. (Credit: Exciter Records) “say my name” marks a new chapter for Rol3ert as his first-ever alternative ballad, co-produced with  Yuto Uchino  lead vocalist of acclaimed Japanese indie band  The fin. . Built around weeping guitar riffs, live drums (performed by Yusuke Okada of indie pop band  BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON ) and shimmering synths, the track wraps his vulnerable, near-crying vocal in a quiet yet powerful soundscape. The lyrics reflect on life, death, symbolic love, and the lingering of a name, intertwining loss with the desire to leave a lasting presence. Rol3ert, who usually builds near-comp...