Sena Kana

JAPAN – BORN SINGER / SONGSTRESS SENA KANA ANNOUNCES SURPRISE FOUR SONG EP SERENITY

By Pinky Black Justin, Poo Bear has also worked with artists Japanese songstress Sena Kana has just such as Chris Brown, Mariah Carey, and Jill released her new EP, Serenity. The EP is Scott. He also co-wrote Usher’s “Caught spearheaded by her groundbreaking single, Up” with reached #8 on the Billboard Charts. “Up”, which was released last year in March. “Caught Up” is off of Usher’s Diamond “Up” has already been certified Gold, and Certified album, Confessions. with that came another first for Sena Kana. “I hope my music can be an outlet for Sena is the first female Japanese solo artist to my fans,” says Sena, “and that my message ever have a Gold-certified single in the can be embraced by those who need it most. United States. The song has already reached The concept of the EP was to showcase my 87 million streams, a feat that has never been creative diversity and spread a positive accomplished by another Japanese female message to the world. My executive proartist. “Up” was produced by Lindsey ducer, POO BEAR & I spent a lot of time Jackson and Ken Lewis. Ken Lewis is one perfecting this project and I am so happy to half of the production team Katalyst. The finally share it with the world! Especially song also features additional support by Wiz during a global pandemic.” Khalifa and the Australian band, Sheppard. The production on Confessions Serenity features four new songs, was handled by Ken Lewis as well. Ken “Serenity,” “Undisputed,” “Believe in You,” both mixed and mastered the EP. Ken and “Your Eyes,” and was co-written by has also worked with a number of high powerhouse producer Poo Bear. In fact, Poo profile artists, including Ariana Grande, Bear with the principal songwriter on this Kanye West, and Taylor Swift. project. Poo Bear also takes the lead on the Sena was born in Tokyo, Japan song, “Undisputed. and at an early age took a liking to “Serenity is my idea of bringing peace musicals such as The Sound Of Music to the world during these most troubling and Mary Poppins. It wasn’t long times,” shares Sena. before her love for this type of music For those of you not familiar with Poo and plays had her acting in them as well. Bear aka Jason Boyd, he is the singer, In her early years she was quite involved songwriter and producer who has worked in these. Finally by 2017 she started with Canadian superstar Justin Beiber. In releasing her own music. Her first fact, he is Justin’s main collaborator on many single was “Live Your Dreams,” and the of his songs, including, “Despacito (Remix),” song reached #1 on the European iTunes “Where Are Ü Now,” “What Do You Mean?,” chart. She even filmed a video for this and “PYD.” In addition to working with song in Oslo, Norway. By 2018 she had 34 50 Rock and Blues International • August 2020 Rock and Blues International • October 2020 Photo By: Shuya Nakano another hit with the song, “Truth Or Dare.” This song did very well in France, as well as all across Europe. Now Sena is back with something a little different that her first two singles, and seems to be really energized by her new direction. “I just hope that my music makes each and every person listening feel a sense of warmth,” adds Sena. “I’m most energized when I know my songs are bringing people joy.” Be sure to check out Sena Kana’s new EP, Serenity. Also be sure to listen to her single “Up.” I think you’re going to like what you hear.