Lili, often known as Tokyo Dream Girl Lili is a singer based in Japan. She is mostly known for her 2021 single Sushi which peaked to 11th position of Billboard's international chart of world album as of October 2021. She is known to have worked with Amada Records, DME World, Line Records etc. She also heads Tokyo Dream Girl.
Q. How do you feel about the music scene in Japan?
A. I love Japan but the music scene in Japan is very different than in the United States. I really love the R&B and hip-hop from America. There are some Japanese artists that I really like a lot too but my music is definitely not like anyone else’s in Japan. I’m happy that I have been accepted into the American music scene. I feel so comfortable right now because I have a chance to work with a lot of really good artists from the states who I grew up listening to. I’m so happy about that.
Q. What is different about Japan and Korea when it comes to music and entertainment?
A. I think that until recently Japan has always been ahead of Korea in terms of being noticed on the world stage. Japan has always been in the middle of pop culture on a global level because of our anime, rich history, Godzilla, etc. Recently K-pop has become really popular and I think that’s because of the way talent is trained in Korea is very harsh and more strict compared to in Japan, especially when it comes to dancing and singing. The other thing is that record labels and entertainment companies in Korea spend way more money to push their artists internationally.
Q. Do you have any advice for aspiring Japanese artists who want to be international like you?
A. Study hard and don’t follow the Japanese system because it doesn’t work outside of Japan. Also if they want to go international then they will need to learn how to speak English and not be afraid to network with people in other countries. It’s really hard to be living in Japan and be an international artist at the same time but it’s not impossible.
In conclusion, a fan of LiLi told us that they’d move to Japan just to follow her career. Surprisingly, this fan has already reached out to LiLi’s team. We have not confirmed that they have connected just yet. GRIND Weekly Magazine’s C.O.O. warned her team of a possible stalking situation. Stay alert LiLi!
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