Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Keyboardist. Yuika has carefully cultivated her sound and writing style over the last ten years, performing at venues across the globe and having the opportunity to work and study with some of the top music professionals in the industry.
The playful catchiness and raw honesty of Yuika's music will immediately draw the listener into her world. Yuika Abe (known professionally as YUIKA) is an acclaimed Japanese-American songwriter, singer, producer and keyboardist based in NY. Abe has carefully cultivated her sound and style over the last ten years, performing at venues across the globe and working with some of the top professionals in the industry as her mentors and collaborators.
Her music plays with a blend of many genres such as pop, jazz, funk, experimental electronics and indie, drawing influences from artists ranging from Fiona Apple to James Blake.
She is currently based in Brooklyn — performing at various NYC venues including the Bowery Electric, Arlene's Grocery and Heaven can Wait, while also working on her debut EP. She also works as a frequent songwriter, singer, and collaborator to multiple artists and clients, recently landing a commercial spot for Scope Mouthwash by Crest with a track she wrote alongside producer Laurence Wilkins in collaboration with Duotone Audio Group. When she is not in the studio or at the piano humming a new tune, you can find her spending quality time with her friends and family, or doting on her fluffy and love-able pet corgi, Marlo.
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Languages
- English
- Japanese
8 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedYuika's demos in Soundbetter immediately appealed to me and made me want to collaborate with her on a single.
In short, in addition to having a beautiful voice and her own style/vibe, Yuika knows how to work professionally and doesn't hesitate to share (essential) suggestions for the good of the project. She has brought added value to this collaboration, and it's much appreciated.
I look forward to releasing this single to introduce future listeners to her magnificent voice/vibe!
TY Yuika!
check_circleVerifiedWow! Yuika’s songwriting and vocal abilities are incredible. The vibe and atmosphere I had aimed for was captured perfectly and I’m so happy with the result. A pleasure to work with!
check_circleVerifiedYuika is extremely professional . She knows how to manage many issues related to the production of music. Communication also was fast and easy. Thank you Yuika
check_circleVerifiedGreat voice! Yuika really knows how to nail the sound you're looking for. A true professional! Highly recommend her.
I worked with yuika on one of compositions with my band pyjaen. She wrote lyrics (in Japanese!) and sung all the vocals. She absolutely nailed it! Got completely the right vibe and sounds fantastic. Super easy to work with and got things done in a timely fashion.
Yuika provided vocals for my music on the 'Scope' mouthwash advert. She sung, rapped, and wrote lyrics that fit the brief perfectly, in a style she doesn't usually sing in her own music - the mark of a great session vocalist. Her vocals won the pitch and since then the advert has garnered millions of views on youtube. The internet comments on the advert beg to know the name of the singer so they can hear more!
She also sung for the jazz group Pyjaen on their song 'anime', with japanese lyrics and in anime music style. I did mixing on the project, and her vocals were easy to work with!Yuika is such an incredible artist! She is so good at writing lyrics, recording vocals and has a beautiful voice! We worked together on my track “Particles” and the result was amazing. Highly recommend to work with her :)
What a dedicated and creative artist Yuika is! I went running up to her before anyone else could ask about remixing 8 Minutes when she first played it for a room full of artists and producers. She is singing two of my new songs on an upcoming release and she sounds so darn great on them! Nothing but a pleasure working with Yuika and I look forward to many more collaborations in the future. Don't miss a chance to work with her now!
Interview with Yuika Abe
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Originally I drew a lot of influences in terms of my songwriting from artists such as Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple, but currently I take a lot of inspiration from countless artists and producers ranging from Mitski to Grimes to Haitus Kaiyote.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do for clients is topline writing, lyrics writing and vocals. I always try to let the raw ideas of my collaborators shine through while also adding in my own ideas in a way that compliments each other. What I love the most about collaborating with others is that it forces me to step out of my usual patterns of creation and explore new genres and styles. Through writing with other musicians, artists and producers I have explored and created music in countless genres including Jazz, Jpop, House, EDM, Dance, Experimental, Noise, Rock, and more. Some of my recent collaborators include: PYJAEN, SOUR, and Jordan Mcclean(System Dialling records), to name a few.
I was the Songwriter, Singer and Producer in this production
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
1 revision per order. Additional revisions 30$ each. Publishing rights will be split 50/50 on songwriting projects unless otherwise discussed.
- Billie Eilish
- Regina Spektor
- Fiona Apple
- ATWOOD MAGAZINE TODAY'S SONG: "YUIKA’S “PETTY” REVELS IN THE HONESTY OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE"Nov 09, 2020
“In her ability to use life’s mundanities as lyrical tools to progress themes of self-acceptance, mental health, empowerment, and cultural barriers, Yuika has achieved fluency in her own playful musical niche.”
Check out the article and give the song a listen here:
https://atwoodmagazine.com/petty-yuika-song-review/ - Allston Pudding Premieres New Single, SURFBOARD!Jul 26, 2020
“Singer-songwriter Yuika has a knack for transforming seemingly mundane objects or memories into poignant reflections on mental health, self acceptance, or even cultural barriers.” - Allston Pudding
Check out the full article here:
http://allstonpudding.com/video-premiere-yuika-surfboard/
