ReoNa, Creepy Nuts, ALI: Japanese acts to be live-streamed in The First Take music event, designed to highlight their ‘pure talent’
- Boasting over 6 million subscribers, YouTube channel The First Take will host its first international live-stream event on virtual platform Stagecrowd in June
- Notable appearances in the past have included one by 2PM’s Jun. K. The upcoming event will feature acts like funk band ALI and rising pop singer ReoNa
A popular Japanese music channel on YouTube is set to host its first international live-stream event in June, featuring performances by a diverse selection of domestic powerhouses, including funk band ALI, hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts and rising pop singer ReoNa.
Founded in 2019 and boasting over 6 million subscribers, The First Take invites musicians to perform pared-down versions of their hits in a single take and in an empty studio. The aim is to highlight their “pure talent”. Before they hop on the mic, singers also give a detailed introduction of their songs.
Notable appearances in the past have included ones by Japanese pop sensation Aimer, Jun. K of South Korean boy band 2PM and American a cappella group Pentatonix.
Parallels can be drawn with Germany’s A Colors Show, which features R&B and hip-hop talent from all over the world.
