LANA sat down with Billboard Japan for the latest installment of its Women in Music interview series. The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry is one of the highlights of Japan‘s WIM project.
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On June 9, a one-night-only stage event co-presented by Billboard Japan Women in Music and Spotify EQUAL — the global program launched in 2021 to expand opportunities for women artists and creators — is set to take place at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo. Ahead of the show, the 22-year-old rapper spoke with writer Shiho Watanabe about what it means to work as a woman in the Japanese music industry, and the impact she believes women can have on the scene.
Girls inspired by your fashion, makeup, nails, and personal style flock to your shows and it’s staggering to see how much support you have from women your own age. Do you notice common problems everyone seems to share, by sensing what your fans send your way, or through time spent with your friends?
