Reol sounds like the future of Tokyo compressed into a single, high-voltage signal. Her music is a relentless barrage of maximalist production, where traditional J-pop melodies are smashed against heavy trap beats, glitchy synth-pop, and industrial textures. It is bright, loud, and unapologetically digital, carrying an energy that feels like it could short-circuit a sound system at any moment.
What truly sets her apart is her vocal agility. Moving seamlessly between high-pitched, crystalline pop hooks and rapid-fire, rhythmic rapping, she treats her voice as another layer of the synthesizer. The collaboration with producer Giga creates a signature sound characterized by surgical precision in the percussion and a dense, multi-layered approach to vocal stacking that feels both human and robotic.
Start with the album Sigma for the definitive group-era sound, or dive into Jijitsujo to hear her evolution into a solo powerhouse. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in the chaos of the digital age and wants music that moves as fast as their internet connection.
Reol (れをる, Reworu; born November 9, 1993) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began creating and releasing music onto Nico Nico Douga and YouTube in 2012, achieving recognition for writing and performing viral Vocaloid songs. She released the album Gokusaishiki independently, which reached the top ten on the Oricon Albums Chart. Reol signed with the record label Toy's Factory in 2015, and in 2016, she formed the J-pop group REOL, composed of her long-time collaborators Giga and Okiku, where she served as both its namesake and lead vocalist. Their debut album, Sigma, was released the same year to widespread success and acclaim, peaking at 6 on the Oricon Albums Chart, and 9 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. In 2017, the group announced they intended to disband, and after their final live performance, they released the extended play Endless EP before officially disbanding. Following the disbandment of REOL, Reol signed with Victor Entertainment in 2018, resuming her career as a solo artist and releasing the album Jijitsujo that same year. Giga still frequently collaborates with her as a producer, and Okiku has continued to contribute to live visuals and some music videos. Her following singles have received general commercial and viral success, and with both her rise to solo prominence and the release of her 2020 album Kinjitou, she was the first Japanese performer to be named "Artist on the Rise" by YouTube in 2020.
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