Rina Ishihara =link= Jun 2026

After two years of performing in tiny, smoke-filled bars in Osaka's Amerikamura district, caught the ear of legendary producer Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso). Osawa, known for his ability to spot ethereal vocalists, invited her to feature on a track for his 2016 album. The track, Yami no Ame , went viral on niche streaming platforms, amassing over 2 million plays on Spotify solely through word of mouth.