Sapporo’s Izumi Ryo’s album “ONE” reaches number one on the iTunes Store R&B chart and is selected by MEGAPLAY. Hosting a music event with DEEP KEISEI and establishing the next generation support NPO SOUNDFOUN
LIBRA Creative Works LLC Press release: October 13, 2025 To Members of the Press Sapporo’s Izumi Ryo’s album “ONE” reached number one on the iTunes Store R&B chart and was selected by MEGAPLAY, an unprecedented achievement. Hosting a music event with DEEP KEISEI and establishing the next-generation support NPO SOUNDFOUN A next-generation NPO has been launched to connect community, music, and education. This artist-driven cultural support model is being disseminated from Hokkaido. Sapporo-based singer-songwriter MEGA PLAY, an unusual development that is attracting attention from Hokkaido to the whole country.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171393/1/171393-1-f722e03b6361c17be1175713a81430d0-952×952.jpg 1st place on R&B/Soul chart (as of October 11th) This album, produced with Dolby Atmos support for three-dimensional sound—a first for music produced in Hokkaido—features eight songs depicting universal love under the theme of “becoming one.” The title track “ONE” has also been chosen as the theme song for the national “Izakaya Koshien” tournament, which connects the food and beverage industry across the country, and proceeds from the song will be donated to support the disaster-stricken areas through the NPO Izakaya Koshien. https://img.youtube.com/vi/UPDQE9oXd3s/sddefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPDQE9oXd3s In parallel with his artistic endeavors, Izumi has been exploring ways to improve society through music. This vision took shape in the NPO SOUND FOUN, established in October 2025. Based in Sapporo, the organization will expand its activities nationwide, with the goal of nurturing the next generation of artists and creators, supporting music education, and promoting local culture. On Sunday, October 19th, the music event “New Music Note Sapporo -with Rootz-” will be held at Kitahachi Theater in Sapporo. DEEP KEISEI (affiliated with LDH Co., Ltd.) will perform, along with other next-generation artists with ties to Hokkaido. This event is positioned as SOUNDFOUN’s first project, and will be a stage that embodies the idea of ”connecting authentic music to the future (next generation).” For media coverage of the event, please contact us here. (https://entertainment.libra-sapporo.com/nmn/contact/) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171393/1/171393-1-c15cf9ce990898c123dd7327b1e437ff-1759×2493.png Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Job Kita Kitahachi Theater “‘ONE’ is a work that depicts the miracle of unity through sound. At SOUNDFOUN, we want to spread this idea to real society. We will create a cycle of high-quality music from Hokkaido.” – Ryo Izumi Albums, events, and the founding of an NPO. Izumi Ryo is moving on to a new stage, combining his journey as an artist with his social vision. ������ Album information Title: “ONE” Release Date: October 11, 2025 Distribution: Apple Music, Spotify, and other major global distribution sites Track List: 8 tracks (Dolby Atmos compatible) Streaming Link:
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/one/1842551584 ������ Event Information Event Name: New Music Note Sapporo -with Rootz- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Venue: Job Kita Kitahachi Theater Performers: Ryo Izumi, DEEP KEISEI, and others Organizer: NPO SOUND FOUN / LIBRA Creative Works LLC Official website:
https://entertainment.libra-sapporo.com/nmn/ ������ Organization overview NPO SOUND FOUN Location: 1-1 Minami 23-jo Nishi 15-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Representative director: Ryo Izumi Established: October 2025 Business content: Human resource development through music and art, local culture promotion, social contribution activities ������ Company Overview LIBRA Creative Works LLC Address: 1-1 Minami 23-jo Nishi 15-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Representative: Ryo Izumi Business Activities: Construction, Music Production, Artist Management, Event Production Official Website: https://www.libra-sapporo.jp For inquiries, please contact:
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