In every era, new voices emerge to reflect society and sometimes even to save it. Rol3ert is one of those artists, arriving at a time when division and exclusion are spreading, and standing as an inevitable presence in this world.
Born in the United States in 2005 and raised in Japan from the age of two, Rol3ert began his solo career in earnest in January 2025. His four releases so far, “meaning,” “HOPE,” “Nerd,” and “say my name,” blend primarily English lyrics aimed at a global audience with melodies inspired by Japanese music and J-POP, creating a sound that is uniquely his own. His cover videos on Instagram have gone viral around the world, some surpassing four million views, while his original tracks have been included in playlists across multiple countries. Fans and followers already span Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United States, Brazil, and beyond. Recognition within the music industry has followed quickly and in just seven months since his official debut he has performed at major festivals such as ‘FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’25’ and ‘SWEET LOVE SHOWER.’
Through this interview it became clear why Rol3ert resonates globally. His music conveys the feelings and sensibilities needed to live in the present and face the future. What stands out is not bold proclamations of being a trailblazer but the natural, candid words of a nineteen-year-old reflecting his era. He has the courage to translate that perspective honestly into his music. His desire to reach listeners across boundaries of race and gender comes not from making polished statements against exclusion but from a simple truth: one cannot move forward without hope. He genuinely wants to share that feeling with the world.
This is the first time an interview with Rol3ert has appeared online. This page seeks to capture who he is as an artist from his roots to the depths of his thinking.
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