Japanese girl group sensation f5ve have released their highly anticipated debut album ‘SEQUENCE 01’, out now via LDH Records / Three Six Zero Recordings. The album also arrives with an official video for new single ‘Sugar Free Venom’ featuring Kesha.
Directed by Charlotte Rutherford (PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj) and Crystalline Structures Studio (IVE), the video for ‘Sugar Free Venom’ is a sparkling and sensual experience that transports viewers to a dreamlike pink and purple nightclub. Featuring f5ve’s signature sharp choreography that echoes the snake-inspired rap verses, the grimy and trap influenced track draws influence from the Japanese alcohol ‘Habushu’ (snake-infused whisky) and the playful sweetness of Japanese soft drinks. It perfectly captures the duality of being both intoxicatingly sweet and dangerously venomous, celebrating how women can embody softness, spice, sweetness, and strength all at once. The BloodPop® produced track is bolstered by an incredible verse from US pop icon Kesha whose razor sharp lyrics and magnetic delivery elevate the track to another level. The video also features a nod to Kesha singing ‘Die Young’ on the subway in Tokyo back in 2012.
Speaking about ‘Sugar Free Venom’, f5ve said: “When we dance to this song, we feel strength that says it’s okay to be ourselves, even if we’re not perfect. It’s like turning the ‘venom’ inside us into a weapon. This song is packed with the raw, unapologetic power.”
Speaking about the album f5ve said: “This album is filled with songs we love and cherish—we listen to them on repeat! ♡ Creating these songs together with BloodPop was an unforgettable experience that we’ll treasure forever. We’ve broken free from genres, freely mixing diverse elements to bring infinite possibilities—it’s our dream sequence! ★★★★★ We hope this album transcends language and borders and touches hi-5s all over the world!
SEQUENCE 01 Tracklist:
initiate sequence 01
underground
magic clock
ufo
firetruck
lettuce
sugar free venom feat. Kesha
television
bow chika wow wow
jump
リア女 (real girl)
Listen to ‘SEQUENCE 01’ here: https://f5ve.ffm.to/sequence01