BACARDI Sound Distillery 2026 Release Song: Collaboration Decided with Interdimensional Dream Group f5ve and Utaha (Wednesday Campanella)

Bacardi Japan Co., Ltd., which imports, and Sapporo Breweries Ltd., which sells the rum brand 'Bacardi,' has announced the 2026 collaboration for 'BACARDI Sound Distillery,' a project that started in May 2023 where artists create new music with Bacardi.

This marks the 8th collaboration. The participating artists include the interdimensional dream group f5ve, who continue to be active globally and were selected by Forbes JAPAN as one of Japan's '30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World.' They continue to create new value for Japanese music and culture through their genre-defying activities, including on TikTok, both domestically and internationally.

Joining BACARDI SOUND DISTILLERY for this collaboration is Utaha, an artist who serves as the second lead vocalist/performer for Wednesday Campanella while also engaging in diverse activities such as solo work, films, and dramas. Her pursuit of free and open expression, regardless of method, has made her an icon for young people.

The producer for this song is BloodPop®, who also produces f5ve's music and has won Grammy Awards as a producer for artists like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift.

The unique qualities of each artist will blend through this musical collaboration, creating a sound unique to BACARDI Sound Distillery.

The blend theme for the song is 'TROPICAL ESCAPE.'

The central blend theme for producing this song is 'TROPICAL ESCAPE.'

From the everyday illuminated by white fluorescent lights, To a sparkling, shimmering fluorescent world. Sometimes, turn off the antennas you've stretched out. If you drift to the sweet Latin rhythm, like vanilla and caramel, Soft light of paradise will shine through, no matter where you are. DO WHAT MOVES YOU. It's always okay to escape from the repetitive, colorless ordinary. This song will invite you to Bacardi's colorful and liberating Latin paradise.

The process of music production and comments from each artist are being broadcast on radio.

・J-WAVE MUSIC BLOOM (Airs every Friday 22:00~22:30) https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/musicbloom/

・FM802 EVENING TAP (Airs every Wednesday 20:00~20:30) https://funky802.com/et/

・ZIP FM MUSIC BLOOM (Airs every Saturday 22:00~22:30) https://zip-fm.co.jp/programs/d21bdaec-6156-4d7a-857f-02a0cda85152

・CROSS FM MUSIC BLOOM (Airs every Saturday 22:00~22:30) https://www.crossfm.co.jp/contpgms/w_main.php?oya_id=757

・FM NORTH WAVE (Airs every Saturday 22:00~22:30) https://www.fmnorth.co.jp/

f5ve f5ve (pronounced 'five') is a Japanese girl group formed to shake the world. The five members—kaede, sayaka, miyuu, ruri, and rui—act as 'dream agents' who fulfill dreams across all dimensions, removing negative energy from the world with their innovative pop sound.

They have been featured in New Music Friday, NME, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue, topped Spotify Viral Charts, and dominated various social media platforms with 'Underground.' Their debut album 'Sequence 01,' released in May 2025, includes the girl-rap anthem 'Sugar Free Venom feat. Kesha.' In August 2025, they were nominated for 'Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2025,' which recognizes '30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World' from Japan. In November of the same year, they released the Deluxe Album 'SEQUENCE 01.5,' which brought together digital pioneers from the underground electronic scene worldwide. The group's executive producer is BloodPop® (known for Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Taylor Swift).