Artist and producer Zico will release the single "DUET" with renowned Japanese musician Lilas (Ikura of YOASOBI) on December 19. This is a new duet song from Zico, who has consistently expanded his musical range through collaborations with various artists. The collaboration between two musicians representing Korean hip-hop and Japanese band music is attracting attention. The synergy that Zico and Lilas show together is a point of interest.
This single originated from the idea of "What if I were to duet with my ideal partner?" Although they have seemingly opposite vocal tones and different artistic styles, their song together creates a perfect harmony. Zico's powerful rapping is combined with Lilas' unique voice. The producers of last year's hit 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)' joined the project to create a diverse and multi-layered sound.
Zico and Lilas each wrote the lyrics for their respective parts, incorporating their own musical styles. The song features a harmonious blend of Japanese lyrics such as “Tokyo to Seoul, transcending time and space,” “A melody we create together,” and “A harmony that melts together right beside us,” along with Korean lyrics like “I sing low, you sing high,” “Completely opposite timbres, contrasting styles,” and “Like mixing paints, swirl swirl, let’s duet.”
The music video for ‘DUET,’ filmed in Japan, is full of cheerful and refreshing vibes. On an ordinary day, Zico and Ririka suddenly start dancing as if connected to someone. The people in the video also dance joyfully, as if synchronized with someone else. Their unique movements spread regardless of location, from elementary schools and workplaces to the streets.