X Factor Okinawa Japan Top 9 contestant, Kinami, is a bilingual indie-pop singer-songwriter known for her catchy hooks, seasoned melodies and story-telling lyrics. Through the influence of Okinawan, Japanese and American culture, her musical style and expression belongs on international waters. Kinami's debut EP "Gojiai," translated to "self-love" reflects the facets of herself that have challenged self love. With tendencies to be selective, she's naturally suppressed undesirable traits to please others, thereby herself; but through the making of "Gojiai" realized the liberation of self-acceptance. In hopes to shed light to this journey, Kinami delivers a 5 song EP with various sub-genres to reflect versions of herself she's learning to love. With her debut single, and mental health awareness song, "Blue Sapphire" accumulating over 19,000 TikTok video creations and earning a Japan-wide placement in over 17,000 convenience stores, the anticipation of her debut EP is weighed on a world wide scale. Kinami's newest track, and first heartache ballad, "i was ur girl" highlights her soft airy vocals, and wave-like background vocals that'll put you in a daze. While drifting in white lies and overconfident lyrics, the irony of her loneliness wakes with each chorus. Challenged to accept reality, "i was ur girl" becomes a mantra and lifeline to not look back. Perfected for late night drives, Kinami's debut ballad is anticipated to soundtrack time alone. Navigating through outdated patterns, Kinami comes to share and start her era of "Gojiai" by presenting herself as is.