ONE OR EIGHT Fuses Latin Vibes, Japan Street Style in New Single
ONE OR EIGHT is about to drop their boldest sound yet, blending Latin rhythms with the rebellious spirit of Japanese street culture on their upcoming single “YANKEE SQUAT” — and fans everywhere will get to witness it live, thanks to a first-of-its-kind global tour finale livestream.
The group announced that “YANKEE SQUAT,” arriving July 15, takes its name and attitude from the iconic “yankee squat,” a pose long tied to Japan’s rebellious youth culture. The track fuses that street-born energy with Latin music influences, delivering what ONE OR EIGHT calls the strongest preview yet of the bold musical identity they’ve spent their career building.
A Genre-Blending Single With a Global Stage Debut
“YANKEE SQUAT” serves as the lead single from ONE OR EIGHT’s first EP, “EN-GÏNE,” set to drop September 16. The single’s release comes alongside a brand-new group artist photo, giving fans their first visual glimpse into the era.
But the real spectacle happens on stage. Fans tuning in can look forward to the live debut of “YANKEE SQUAT” at the ONE OR EIGHT 1st LIVE TOUR -GATHER- FINAL in Japan, marking the first-ever chance to experience the genre-fusing track performed live.
Free Worldwide Livestream Caps Off Historic First Tour
Missing ONE OR EIGHT’s first-ever tour is no longer an excuse. The final stop of the GATHER tour, taking place at Tokyo’s Zepp Haneda on July 16, will be streamed worldwide free of charge via Z-aN — giving fans around the globe a front-row seat to the milestone performance and the live unveiling of “YANKEE SQUAT.”
The first approximately 10 minutes of the concert will also be broadcast on ONE OR EIGHT’s official YouTube channel, before the full show continues free on Z-aN through to the end of the performance.
With a genre-blending new single, a free global livestream and a debut EP on the horizon, ONE OR EIGHT is closing one chapter while kicking off another — and this time, fans everywhere have a front-row seat to watch it unfold.
