SKY-HI and BE:FIRST to Release Split Single ‘Sarracenia / Salvia’ - Theme Songs for Netflix's Anime Series 'Baki Hanma' Season 2 - The Father vs. Son Saga

Japanese rapper, producer, and CEO of BMSG, SKY-HI has announced a compelling split release on 28 August 2023, Monday. The eagerly anticipated single features the enthralling opening theme, ‘Sarracenia’, penned and performed by SKY-HI himself, and the evocative ending theme, ‘Salvia’, skillfully crafted by 7-member dance and vocal group, BE:FIRST, for the globally acclaimed Netflix anime, "Baki Hanma" Season 2 - "The Father vs. Son Saga”. The digital single is pre-released on major streaming platforms today, followed by the Baki-inspired music video of ‘Sarracenia’ on YouTube at 6PM SGT.

SKY-HI, a massive manga geek and a professed fan of "Baki Hanma", welcomed Japanese composer, Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai as a track producer for ‘Sarracenia’. In ‘Sarracenia’, SKY-HI delves into the psyche of Yujiro Hanma, Baki Hanma's formidable father, exploring his profound musings on strength and masculinity. The song masterfully combines SKY-HI's poignant vocals with resonant beats, narrating a captivating lyrical journey that unfolds from start to finish. The accompanying music video is no different, offering an intriguing cinematic counterpart to the track and providing viewers an immersive journey into the intricate layers of Yujiro Hanma's thoughts and emotions that is brought to life by SKY-HI's artistry.

Watch the music video for ‘Sarracenia’

On the flip side, ‘Salvia’ by BE:FIRST, showcases Baki Hanma, the main character and protagonist of the Baki series. Offering an insight into Baki Hanma's own aspirations for strength, the lyrics of ‘Salvia’ are written by SKY-HI, painting a vivid picture of Baki's insatiable yearning for power, a sentiment seamlessly carried forward and presented skillfully by BE:FIRST, where each member interprets the single in their unique musical styles. The track's melancholic yet edgy composition creates a chemical fusion that results in a profoundly emotional musical experience.

Sharing the same voice sample for both tracks, ‘Sarracenia’ and ‘Salvia’ represent the ‘same blood’ with the underlying connection in the two songs. SKY-HI, an artist and a producer, and BE:FIRST, who inherited SKY-HI's musical genes, culminating in a harmonious pairing of theme songs for “Baki Hanma” Season 2 - The Father vs. Son Saga”.

“Baki Hanma" is an acclaimed Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. The anime adaptation is currently available for global audiences on Netflix. The second season of "Baki Hanma" premiered in July on Netflix, swiftly claiming the top position on Netflix's global daily chart 'TOP TV Shows on Netflix' on July 28th and 29th. This historic achievement, as reported by FlixPortal, marks the first instance of a Japanese program securing the top of the global daily chart.

Watch: ● Baki Hanma Season 2 The Father vs. Son Saga OP (Sarracenia by SKY-HI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3z0uivU_AI
● Baki Hanma Season 2 The Father VS Son Saga ED (Salvia by BE:FIRST)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDIABJ_Q2-E

SKY-HI - profile
'The sky is the limit.' 'SKY-HI reveals the potentiality of the Japanese music industry. His versatility comes through as the CEO of the management/label BMSG and as a producer. He also continues to create entertaining music: manipulating outstanding vocal skills, dancing, and producing beats and tracks, and not to mention his irresistible rap ability.

Mitsuhiro Hidaka (SKY-HI) debuted as a member of AAA in 2005 while he simultaneously started his solo career under the artist name SKY-HI. His appearances and performances as SKY-HI first took place in the underground scene in clubs and other venues in Tokyo, where he gradually achieved recognition and credibility in the hip-hop world.

SKY-HI debuted on a major label in 2013 and has released six solo albums thus far, including his latest album 'THE DEBUT'.

He established BMSG in 2020, taking the role of its CEO. He also created a boy band audition program, 'THE FIRST' that same year, which resulted in the formation of BE:FIRST. SKY-HI presented BE:FIRST to the Japanese music industry in 2021. Earlier this year, the second dance and vocal group, MAZZEL, debuted from BMSG. As an artist, he recently completed his first solo arena tour, ‘SKY-HI ARENA TOUR 2023 ーBOSSDOMー’ in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

[SKY-HI - social media]
Twitter:https://twitter.com/SkyHidaka
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/skyhidaka/
YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SKYHICHANNEL

BE:FIRST - profile
BE:FIRST is a seven-member dance and vocal group featuring SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, RYOKI, and LEO, signed to renowned Japanese rapper, SKY-HI's management company and label, BMSG. Each member possesses unique qualities for singing, dancing, and rapping, along with their musical sensitivity reflected in their songwriting & choreography. Each owns an attractive individuality that marks them as unique. Under the name BE:FIRST, this seven-piece group has swept the No.1 spots on various charts in Japan since before their debut. Now they are taking their bold first steps toward Asia and the world.

[BE:FIRST - social media]
Official Website:https://befirst.tokyo/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/BEFIRSTofficial
Twitter (global) : https://twitter.com/BEFIRST_global
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/befirst__official/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BEFIRSTofficial
TikTok : https://www.TikTok.com/@befirst_official
YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/BEFIRSTOfficial/
LINE : https://page.line.me/befirst