Rina Sawayama is a genre-defying artist blending pop, rock, and electronic sounds to address social issues and personal challenges. Born in Niigata, Japan, and raised in London, she discovered her passion for music and modeling while studying at Cambridge. Launching her solo career in 2013, her breakthrough came with her 2020 debut album Sawayama, followed by Hold the Girl in 2022. She’s collaborated with icons like Elton John and Charli XCX, modeled for Versace and Balmain, and debuted in John Wick: Chapter 4 as Akira, showcasing her multifaceted talent.
Beg For You
XS
Saving Flowers
This Hell
Comme Des Garçons (Like the Boys)
Inspired by Hikaru Utada and Morning Musume’s music.
Studied politics, psychology, and sociology at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Released first single “Sleeping in Waking” in February 2013.
Signed with Dirty Hit Records in 2020.
Debut album Sawayama earned widespread critical acclaim.
Film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).
Modeled for Versus Versace, Balmain, and Missguided campaigns.
Featured on the cover of British Vogue, June 2023.
Tackles feminism, LGBTQ+ issues, and xenophobia through music.
Known for feminist anthem “STFU!” and empowering lyrics.
Won AIM Innovator Award, Gay Times British Excellence Award.
Received BRIT Awards Rising Star nomination in 2021.
Nominated for Critics’ Choice Best Actress for John Wick: Chapter 4.
Album Hold the Girl nominated for multiple global awards.
Featured in Newsweek Japan’s “100 Respected Japanese People.”
Came out as pansexual in 2018 Broadly interview.
Advocates against misogyny and competition in the music industry.
Critiques harmful stereotypes of Asian American women.
Collaborated with Elton John on “Chosen Family” duet.
Covered “Enter Sandman” for The Metallica Blacklist tribute album.
Worked with Charli XCX on single “Beg for You.”
Partnered with BloodPop for track “Lucid.”
Featured in Lady Gaga’s Dawn of Chromatica remix album.
Collaborated with Taiwanese artist John Yuyi critiquing beauty standards.
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