Ai(I)
- Music Artist
- Actress
- Director
Japanese R&B star AI moves freely between pop, hip hop and dance, combining American soul with the deep emotion of Japanese ballads. Her international reputation has grown through a number of exciting collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Jim Jones, Trey Songz, Lloyd, Jeremih, Boyz II Men, K'Naan, Judith Hill, Namie Amuro, Atsushi (EXILE), Rain, The Jacksons, and Chaka Khan.
With her trademark husky voice, she instills soulful undertones into everything from inspirational ballads to upbeat dance numbers. In Japan, her music is known for its strength and substance. Despite the fame she's achieved, her down-to-earth personality shines in everything she does.
In 2020, AI was selected as the "Official Artist" for One Young World Japan, the annual global forum for next-gen leaders, aptly nicknamed "Junior Davos" by CNN. Her hit song, "Not So Different", was also chosen to be its theme song, carrying a message consistent with love and world peace. The song is also often associated with the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) movement in Japan, with a remix of the song featuring Awich.
AI continues to be a bridge between Asia and the world through her music, personality, and overflowing love.
With her trademark husky voice, she instills soulful undertones into everything from inspirational ballads to upbeat dance numbers. In Japan, her music is known for its strength and substance. Despite the fame she's achieved, her down-to-earth personality shines in everything she does.
In 2020, AI was selected as the "Official Artist" for One Young World Japan, the annual global forum for next-gen leaders, aptly nicknamed "Junior Davos" by CNN. Her hit song, "Not So Different", was also chosen to be its theme song, carrying a message consistent with love and world peace. The song is also often associated with the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) movement in Japan, with a remix of the song featuring Awich.
AI continues to be a bridge between Asia and the world through her music, personality, and overflowing love.
