Singer Sala, known for her R&B- and hip-hop-based style and clear singing voice, and 熊井吾郎, who continues to work as an MPC player and beatmaker, have released “Airplane Letter,” their first collaboration in five years.
The song depicts a farewell that begins at an airport, a hometown receding into the distance, and feelings faced honestly for the first time up in the sky. Its lyrics repeatedly portray memorable phrases such as 「泣かないでよFather and Mother」 and the regret of leaving without saying 「ありがとう」, creating a structure that overlaps with each listener's own memories.
As the words “Tokyo to worldwide” suggest, it is a personal story that also contains a universal theme for anyone pursuing a dream and venturing out into the world. A determination to move forward despite loneliness and regret. The love and gratitude discovered along the way. The song carries a quiet yet powerful message that gently encourages people standing at a turning point in life.
A music video filmed in Australia was also released at 8 p.m. on May 20.
RELEASE
Sala, 熊井吾郎『Airplane Letter』
Release Date: May 20, 2026 (Wed.)
Release URL: https://orcd.co/sala_gorokumai_airplaneletter
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Airplane Letter
MUSIC VIDEO
Sala, 熊井吾郎 - Airplane Letter【Official Music Video】
URL: https://youtu.be/ZKFFbGaWey8
ARTIST
Sala
Singer Sala draws attention with her R&B- and hip-hop-based style and a clear singing voice that resonates with people's hearts. Through songs depicting real everyday life, she is one of the artists expected to help represent Generation Z in the years ahead. She is also active on the live circuit, appearing at festivals across Japan. Her releases incorporate a range of elements, from dance music to ballads. Her voice attracts listeners across genre boundaries, continually demonstrating her presence as a singer.
熊井吾郎
An MPC player and beatmaker. At the MPC battle “2011 GOLDFINGER'S KITCHEN,” held in 2011,
he became Japan's champion in the BEATCROSS category. He handles backing DJ, MPC, and live manipulation duties for nationally renowned rapper KREVA, and has supported KICK THE CAN CREW, Def Tech, SIRUP, and Nakamura Emi in their live performances. He also appeared as an MPC player on yama's 「色彩-THE FIRST TAKE」, earning the trust of many artists as a performer.
He is also an active beatmaker, releasing five beat tapes (instrumental collections) between 2019 and 2023. Placements on major global Spotify playlists have brought him listeners overseas. His wide-ranging work includes remixes for KREVA and SixTONES, writing music for artists such as s**t kingz, television drama soundtracks, and commercial songs.
