Japanese boy band One or Eight released their new single “DSTM.”
It samples Rihanna’s global hit track, "Don't Stop The Music," for the first official time. One or Eight reinterpreted the track using their unique energy and style, combining catchy rap, melodic hooks, and smooth hip-hop beats.
It was produced by Stargate, the legendary producer behind Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music" and a pioneer in the R&B genre.
Collaborating with young American songwriters, Stargate incorporated the essence of the original track while updating it to align with modern trends.
One or Eight also released the video for the song. Designed to be reminiscent of a sci-fi film, the video is set in a futuristic city where excessive technological advancement has stripped away the essence of music and art.
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The video has garnered 2.2 million views on YouTube as of this writing.
One or Eight embarks on a mission to reclaim music by venturing into parallel worlds. The video was directed by Glenn Michael and edited by Mykyta Bereg.
The visual effects were crafted by Gianluigi Carella of Impossible Objects, whose clients include Disney, Warner Brothers, Electronic Arts, and Nike. The fully VFX-driven video transcends the boundaries of a typical music video, delivering a visually stunning and explosive experience.
At the MTV VMAJ, One or Eight bagged the special award "Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group," which honored promising new artists in the dance and vocal group scene.
They also performed their new track, "DSTM," electrifying the audience. Recognized by Nikkei Entertainment! as one of the "100 New Stars of 2025," One or Eight became one of the most anticipated breakout acts of the year.
“I was so excited when I first heard the demo for ‘DTSM’, but was also a little nervous as Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ is so iconic and loved by fans. I hope everyone who listens to this song feels inspired, just like we do, to keep pursuing their challenges, dreams, and hopes as long as 'DSTM' keeps playing,” said One or Eight’s Tsubasa.
“DSTM” producer Stargate said, “When the guys in One Or Eight wanted to do a remake of our Rihanna song ‘Don’t Stop The Music,’ we were all in. They brought their own unique flavor and personality to all their parts. It was a lot of fun revisiting this song with them. The fact that One Or Eight are Japanese, Rihanna is Bajan, the hook is from Cameroon and we're Norwegian, just shows that music really brings people together.”
One or Eight will hold the One or Eight Fan Meeting Shukai in the US in April, stopping in New York on April 20 and Los Angeles on April 23.