Japan-born, London-based singer Rina Sawayama recently expressed her ambition ‘to break records’ in the pop industry. New single Cherry is her latest effort to do just that.

Her debut mini album Rina was a body of work that talked about the digital era and millennials’ relationship with technology, but now, she’s here to serve up tunes on a much more personal note. Taking inspiration from her personal life and J-Pop, this new single is about queer love. “It’s a song about shame, but refusing to be ashamed.” But if you’re not into lyrics, Cherry is still a great pop song.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.