The remix features &TEAM's vocals and Japanese lyrics, enhancing the song's appeal.
This collaboration is creating new synergy in the global music market.
On February 20, 2026, the HIVE boy group Santos Bravos released a remix of 'Kawasaki' in collaboration with &TEAM. This remix reinterprets the original track released on January 30, adding &TEAM's dynamic vocals and incorporating Japanese lyrics to expand the song's reach.
The lyric video features &TEAM passionately performing against a backdrop of desert bike scenes intercut with the choreography of Santos Bravos, enhancing the lively atmosphere. Both groups are seen as rising global stars under HIVE's multi-home, multi-genre strategy, bridging Asia and Latin music.
'Kawasaki' is a dance track that blends Latin urban sounds with the rhythmic elements of Brazilian music, likening the excitement of falling in love to a racing bike's engine. Collaborators include Grammy-winning producers Diplo and Bang Si-hyuk. The original music video has garnered over 22.5 million views on YouTube, affirming its popularity. Santos Bravos is set to perform at various festivals across the Americas in March and May.
Musically, 'Kawasaki' blends Latin urban sounds with the essence of Brazilian music, enhancing its appeal with this diversity. The analogy of love's energy to a racing bike's engine presents a strong visual image for audiences, successfully achieving the vibe of a dance track suitable for clubs.
Contextually, Santos Bravos and &TEAM have built their respective global fanbases after debuting in Japan and Mexico. Their collaboration creates fresh synergy that merges different cultures and musical genres, reflecting the growing significance of diverse music in the contemporary market.
From a fandom perspective, each group possesses unique charm, and the incorporation of multiple languages has broadened the fan response positively. Comments and reactions in various languages substantiate their international popularity while enhancing anticipation for how this cross-genre collaboration will evolve.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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