Globally Active Soul Singer Nao Yoshioka to Release New Single "Pieces of Me" Featuring Vietnamese R&B Singer My Anh on May 15
Soul singer Nao Yoshioka collaborates with Vietnamese R&B singer My Anh on a new single, "Pieces of Me," themed around self-love, set to be released on May 15. The song emerged from the resonance between two artists with Asian roots, produced by Shuko.
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Nao Yoshioka's latest single, "Pieces of Me," is a song themed around self-love, born from a collaboration with Vietnamese artist My Anh.
This work began with the encounter of two artists who, despite having common roots in Asia, have both expressed R&B/Soul in English and aimed for the global stage. It was a choice to adhere to their own believed style, even within established music markets in their home countries. The loneliness, conflicts, and strong will to express themselves behind that choice created a powerful resonance from the moment they first spoke.
The production partially took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, and through local recording and cultural experiences, the song took on a more organic shape. The sensibilities of two artists from different cultural backgrounds naturally blended, elevating into a mid-tempo R&B track with a nostalgic texture.
The production was handled by Shuko, who has also been involved in works by Ella Mai and Kanye West. His delicate and warm sound quietly supports the introspective world view of the song.
"Pieces of Me" depicts "the process of accepting oneself." It is about affirming all aspects of oneself, including both good and bad times. Each scattered emotion and experience shapes one's identity and leads to one's true place.
It's about listening to one's own voice, not the evaluations or expectations of others. That inner voice is what makes you realize, "I am enough." This song is a work that captures such a quiet and certain moment of self-acceptance.
[Message from Nao Yoshioka]
"When I first met My Anh, we first talked about 'what feelings we could share.' I wanted to create a song that would naturally emerge from our commonalities.
While born and raised in Japan, I have sung R&B and Soul in English, working between overseas and Japan. In that process, I sometimes felt lost and lonely about my place. My Anh, active globally from Vietnam, shared similar feelings, and we quickly empathized deeply.
I believe this is a discrepancy, not just in music, but between one's roots and environment and what one truly wants to do and one's essence, which many people feel.
But in any situation, 'just being yourself' frees the mind. I wrote this song to convey that feeling.
I am so happy that My Anh and I could shape this song together within the light and uplifting sound crafted by Shuko. I hope this song becomes a trigger for many people to return to themselves."
[Message from My Anh]
"'Pieces of Me' is my third collaboration with an international artist, and I am deeply honored to be part of such a beautiful project by Nao Yoshioka. Furthermore, this was the first time an international artist came to Vietnam to create together, which was a very significant event for both myself and my team.
After actually talking with Nao, I felt an immediate musical and emotional connection. I think this is because our journeys of searching for our identity through music, and what we felt along the way, were very similar.
The time spent recording and every conversation was truly healing. The feeling of 'I am not alone' itself is a very beautiful thing."
[Work Information]
Artists: Nao Yoshioka, My Anh
Title: Pieces of Me
Genre: R&B, Soul
Information Release Date: May 8, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 JST
Digital Release Date: May 15, 2026 (Fri) JST
Label: SWEET SOUL RECORDS
Streaming Link: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/pieces-of-me
[Concert Information]
Nao Yoshioka “self” World Tour
・Tokyo Performance
Date: October 21, 2026 (Wed)
Venue: LIQUIDROOM
Details: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/20261021-liquid
・Osaka Performance
Date: October 22, 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Yogibo META VALLEY
Details: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/20261022-meta-valley
This work began with the encounter of two artists who, despite having common roots in Asia, have both expressed R&B/Soul in English and aimed for the global stage. It was a choice to adhere to their own believed style, even within established music markets in their home countries. The loneliness, conflicts, and strong will to express themselves behind that choice created a powerful resonance from the moment they first spoke.
The production partially took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, and through local recording and cultural experiences, the song took on a more organic shape. The sensibilities of two artists from different cultural backgrounds naturally blended, elevating into a mid-tempo R&B track with a nostalgic texture.
The production was handled by Shuko, who has also been involved in works by Ella Mai and Kanye West. His delicate and warm sound quietly supports the introspective world view of the song.
"Pieces of Me" depicts "the process of accepting oneself." It is about affirming all aspects of oneself, including both good and bad times. Each scattered emotion and experience shapes one's identity and leads to one's true place.
It's about listening to one's own voice, not the evaluations or expectations of others. That inner voice is what makes you realize, "I am enough." This song is a work that captures such a quiet and certain moment of self-acceptance.
[Message from Nao Yoshioka]
"When I first met My Anh, we first talked about 'what feelings we could share.' I wanted to create a song that would naturally emerge from our commonalities.
While born and raised in Japan, I have sung R&B and Soul in English, working between overseas and Japan. In that process, I sometimes felt lost and lonely about my place. My Anh, active globally from Vietnam, shared similar feelings, and we quickly empathized deeply.
I believe this is a discrepancy, not just in music, but between one's roots and environment and what one truly wants to do and one's essence, which many people feel.
But in any situation, 'just being yourself' frees the mind. I wrote this song to convey that feeling.
I am so happy that My Anh and I could shape this song together within the light and uplifting sound crafted by Shuko. I hope this song becomes a trigger for many people to return to themselves."
[Message from My Anh]
"'Pieces of Me' is my third collaboration with an international artist, and I am deeply honored to be part of such a beautiful project by Nao Yoshioka. Furthermore, this was the first time an international artist came to Vietnam to create together, which was a very significant event for both myself and my team.
After actually talking with Nao, I felt an immediate musical and emotional connection. I think this is because our journeys of searching for our identity through music, and what we felt along the way, were very similar.
The time spent recording and every conversation was truly healing. The feeling of 'I am not alone' itself is a very beautiful thing."
[Work Information]
Artists: Nao Yoshioka, My Anh
Title: Pieces of Me
Genre: R&B, Soul
Information Release Date: May 8, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 JST
Digital Release Date: May 15, 2026 (Fri) JST
Label: SWEET SOUL RECORDS
Streaming Link: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/pieces-of-me
[Concert Information]
Nao Yoshioka “self” World Tour
・Tokyo Performance
Date: October 21, 2026 (Wed)
Venue: LIQUIDROOM
Details: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/20261021-liquid
・Osaka Performance
Date: October 22, 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Yogibo META VALLEY
Details: https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/20261022-meta-valley