About this episodeTaka from One Ok Rock and Chiko Kalito from Pale Dusk discuss the formation of YAO, an 11-member supergroup bl…AI summary
Taka from One Ok Rock and Chiko Kalito from Pale Dusk discuss the formation of YAO, an 11-member supergroup blending rock, hip-hop, and metal. The conversation highlights the creative process behind their debut single '777', the philosophical meaning of the group's name rooted in Japanese animism, and the personal journeys of both artists, including Taka's transition from idol to rockstar and Chiko's resilience after personal tragedy.
Key takeaways 5
YAO consists of 11 members: One Ok Rock (4), Pale Dusk (5), Taka, and Chiko Kalito, representing a fusion of rock, hip-hop, and metal genres.
The group's name 'YAO' derives from 'Yaoyoro', a Japanese philosophy of giving thanks to spirits in all surrounding things, emphasizing friendship and union over competition.
Taka's creative approach involves stepping out of his comfort zone by collaborating with others to write lyrics he wouldn't normally write himself, such as self-sampling his own past hits for the song '777'.
Chiko Kalito's return to music was triggered by grief; after losing her husband, she realized her mission was to show her daughter how to live by pursuing what she loves, leading her back to poetry and rap.
Cultural differences in collaboration are noted: Japanese artists tend to be meticulous and planned, while American artists are more spontaneous and flowy, requiring patience and adaptability.
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“The most important thing is to know yourself, know what you want and know what you're good at and know what is important to you is what's really important to guide you through life.”
▶ 9:40Chiko Kalito explaining her core philosophy for life and art, stemming from her experience with grief and self-discovery.
“If you don't care, you don't if you don't have to care about any of that, what kind of music would you make?”
▶ 16:00Chiko advising her daughter on how to approach music creation without worrying about external judgment or commercial success.
“I need something like a different feel. Cuz if I do in my... for my part for the release, like it's going to be it's just no more things for me, right? It's going he's he specifically kind of like asked us to write it because he want to talk about something that he hasn't talked about before.”
Taka explaining why he had other band members write his lyrics for the song '777' to challenge himself and explore new perspectives.
“We're kind of like collecting it to throw it away. We're kind of collecting it to kind of like um rebel against what what is the social norm right now. So, it's not about like being violent or aggressive all the time, but we kind of wanted to symbolize union amongst the counter culture to to to protest against the status quo.”
▶ 37:11Taka describing the symbolism behind the weapons in the '777' music video, referencing the Japanese film 'Seven Days War'.
Chapters & Sections (28)▼
0:06YAO Supergroup Formation and Musical Visionchapter2
2:41Origins and Vision for YAO Collaboration
4:31Balancing Lifestyle and Collaborating with AWICH
6:35Origin Story and Personal Philosophychapter2
7:47Daily Poetry and Diary Writing
9:00Philosophy and Turning Poetry into Music
10:56Overcoming Grief and Parenting as an Artistchapter6
12:36Rediscovering Music Through Self-Knowledge
13:43Integrating Career and Single Motherhood
16:30Finding Artistic Authenticity Amid Fame
20:00Idol to Rockstar Career Evolution
21:43Transitioning from Pop to Rock Music
24:45Defining the Rockstar Lifestyle
27:13Vegas Trip and YAO Creative Processchapter3
28:38JBL Live Headphones Product Promotion
30:02YAO Creative Process and Lyric Roles
32:26Collaboration Mindset and 777 Introduction
34:16Origin of YAO and Song 777 Meaningchapter3
36:11Music Video Symbolism and Rebellion
37:44Yao Yoro Philosophy and Friendship
39:38Collaboration and Community in Music
41:12Musical Differences and Creative Collaborationchapter1
43:56Ego Management and Cultural Work Styles
46:22Work-Life Balance and English Learningchapter4
48:37Impact of COVID-19 on Music Career Plans
49:57Motivation and Global Ambitions
51:47Okinawa's American Influence on English Learning
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