SKY-HI and BE:FIRST Release Split Single ‘Sarracenia / Salvia’
Japanese rapper, producer, and CEO of BMSG, SKY-HI has announced a compelling split release. This features the enthralling opening theme, ‘Sarracenia’, penned and and performed by SKY-HI himself, and the evocative ending theme, ‘Salvia’, skillfully crafted by 7-member dance and vocal group, BE:FIRST, for the globally acclaimed Netflix anime, "Baki Hanma" Season 2 - "The Father vs. Son Saga”.
SKY-HI, a massive manga geek and a professed fan of "Baki Hanma", welcomed Japanese composer, Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai as a track producer for ‘Sarracenia’. In ‘Sarracenia’, SKY-HI delves into the psyche of Yujiro Hanma, Baki Hanma's formidable father, exploring his profound musings on strength and masculinity. The song masterfully combines SKY-HI's poignant vocals with resonant beats, narrating a captivating lyrical journey that unfolds from start to finish. The accompanying music video is no different, offering an intriguing cinematic counterpart to the track and providing viewers an immersive journey into the intricate layers of Yujiro Hanma's thoughts and emotions that is brought to life by SKY-HI's artistry.
On the flip side, ‘Salvia’ by BE:FIRST, showcases Baki Hanma, the main character and protagonist of the Baki series. Offering an insight into Baki Hanma's own aspirations for strength, the lyrics of ‘Salvia’ are written by SKY-HI, painting a vivid picture of Baki’s insatiable yearning for power, a sentiment seamlessly carried forward and presented skillfully by BE:FIRST, where each member interprets the single in their unique musical styles. The track's melancholic yet edgy composition creates a chemical fusion that results in a profoundly emotional musical experience.
Sharing the same voice sample for both tracks, ‘Sarracenia’ and ‘Salvia’ represent the ‘same blood’ with the underlying connection in the two songs. SKY-HI, an artist and a producer, and BE:FIRST, who inherited SKY-HI’s musical genes, culminating in a harmonious pairing of theme songs for “Baki Hanma” Season 2 - The Father vs. Son Saga”.
“Baki Hanma" is an acclaimed Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. The anime adaptation is currently available for global audiences on Netflix. The second season of "Baki Hanma" premiered in July on Netflix, swiftly claiming the top position on Netflix's global daily chart 'TOP TV Shows on Netflix' on July 28th and 29th. This historic achievement, as reported by FlixPortal, marks the first instance of a Japanese program securing the top of the global daily chart.
