Che’Nelle & Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura Unite In Powerhouse Duet: “I’ll be by your side”

Che’Nelle, the globally celebrated singer-songwriter, has joined forces for the first time with Sota Hanamura of hit J-pop group Da-iCE for a powerful new duet: “I’ll be by your side”. Details on this release, as well as links to check it out for yourself, can be found below.

The emotionally charged ballad is already making waves as the official ending theme for Fuji TV’s morning show “San! Shine” throughout June and July. A seamless blend of Che’Nelle’s soulful delivery and Hanamura’s soaring four-octave range, “I’ll be by your side” is more than a love song – it’s a message of unity, empathy, and shared emotion that transcends borders, gender, and culture. Singing about overcoming differences and walking into the future together, the track’s universal message is elevated by the real chemistry between the two vocalists.

Che’Nelle was inspired to collaborate after seeing Hanamura perform on a TV show last year. “It was truly amazing to sing this song with someone who has such a powerful voice like Sota,” she said. “He’s not just a brilliant vocalist – he’s a performer with real presence. The whole experience was fun and inspiring, and I’m so grateful for it. I can’t wait to see how the song touches people’s hearts.”

For Hanamura, the collaboration was an opportunity to grow: “Working with Che’Nelle gave me a chance to reflect on my voice again,” he said. “She’s an incredible singer, and I gave it everything I had to match her passion.”

Produced by EIGO, the hitmaker behind Che’Nelle’s iconic “Believe”, the song combines timeless balladry with a modern, cinematic sound. The music video also showcases the chemistry between the two artists in an elegant, emotional visual narrative.

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About Che’Nelle
An Australian artist and songwriter, Che'Nelle made her global debut in 2007 under U.S. major label Capitol Records. Her track “Love with DJ” from the debut album became a massive hit in Japan, leading the album to top the Oricon Western Music Chart and earning her the New Artist of the Year award at the Gold Disc Awards.

She rose to further prominence in the J-POP scene with her English cover of TEE’s beloved song “Baby I Love You”, capturing the hearts of listeners nationwide. Che'Nelle solidified her status as a queen of love songs with chart-topping hits like “Believe” (theme song for the film BRAVE HEARTS: Umizaru) and “Happiness” (theme song for Fuji TV drama Dear Sister).

After taking time off for childbirth and parenting, she made a full return to the Japanese music scene in December 2023 with her first Japanese-language single in six years.

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About Sota Hanamura
Sota Hanamura is the vocalist and performer of the five-member group Da-iCE, known for his impressive four-octave vocal range and songwriting talent. He penned the lyrics to “CITRUS”, which won the 63rd Japan Record Award. His solo composition “I wonder” became a viral hit on social media, and in 2024, Da-iCE made their debut at the prestigious NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. Beyond the group, Hanamura is also active with his solo band project Natural Lag and received the Newcomer Award at the 77th Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival for his lead role in the TOHO musical JERSEY BOYS, demonstrating his diverse talent across music and theater.

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