Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT have released their highly-anticipated new single, “DSTM”, a bold and dynamic reinterpretation of one of pop music’s most iconic anthems, Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop The Music”. This release follows the success of the group’s first-ever fan event since their debut, “STAGE ONE ‘SHŪKAI’”, which took place across four major cities in Japan.
From Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Something'” (1983) to Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop The Music” (2007), and now to ONE OR EIGHT, the rising Asian boy group is carving their own path in the global music scene through “DSTM” – a reimagining of a beloved classic that follows ONE OR EIGHT’s official approval to sample Rihanna’s iconic hit.
In their new single, ONE OR EIGHT’s reinterpretation of “Don’t Stop The Music” embodies the theme, “As long as the music keeps playing, we won’t stop,” capturing the spirit of living in the moment and pushing boundaries with a relentless commitment to reshaping music of this era. Filled with mesmerizing and pulsating bursts of energy, it creates a stunning tribute to Rihanna’s timeless song, taking listeners back to the original’s dance-pop roots while being propelled by ONE OR EIGHT’s catchy rap, melodic hooks, and smooth hip-hop beats, all while embodying the group’s vibrant and unstoppable spirit.
“When I first heard the demo of ‘DSTM,’ I was thrilled to learn it sampled Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop The Music,’ but I also felt immense pressure. Now, it’s our turn to carry that legacy forward and deliver a fresh, ONE OR EIGHT-style ‘DSTM’ to the world.
I hope everyone who listens to this song feels inspired, just like we do, to keep pursuing their challenges, dreams, and hopes as long as ‘DSTM’ keeps playing.”
– TSUBASA (ONE OR EIGHT)
The accompanying music video is a cinematic masterpiece reminiscent of a sci-fi film. Set in a futuristic city where excessive technological advancement has stripped away the essence of music and art, ONE OR EIGHT embarks on a mission to reclaim music by venturing into parallel worlds. The fully VFX-driven video, directed by Glenn Michael, a VMA-nominated director (The Chainsmokers, The Weeknd), and edited by Mykyta Bereg (Puma, Adidas, Madonna, David Guetta), carries a powerful message that music transcends time, place, and space, ONE OR EIGHT’s challenges and ambitions will persist as long as music endures.
ONE OR EIGHT – “DSTM” (Official Music Video)
PREMIERES 19 MARCH, 9:00 PM JST
The new single comes hot on the heels of ONE OR EIGHT’s previous tracks, including their groundbreaking series of remixes for “KAWASAKI”, which features Felip (Ken of Filipino P-Pop boy band SB19) and Vietnamese-American R&B sensation thủy. The remixes also featured global icons like six-time GRAMMY-nominated rapper Big Sean and Korean hip-hop leader pH-1, showcasing the band’s ability to push musical boundaries through multi-cross-border collaborations.
ONE OR EIGHT continue to expand their global fanbase with performances at major events such as Japan Expo, Siam Music Fest in Thailand, and HYPEFEST in Hong Kong since November 2024. Recently, at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan, they won the special award for ‘Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group’ and also performed their new track “DSTM”, electrifying the audience, with ONE OR EIGHT undoubtedly being one of the most anticipated breakout acts of the year.
Stream “DSTM” here: oneoreight.lnk.to/dstmpre
