5Leaf Announces the Release of Her Debut Album bud

February 1st, 2025 | Tokyo, Japan | Team RJHH

Hailing from Hiroshima, rapper 5Leaf has officially announced the release of her debut album bud, set to drop on Tuesday, February 11. First making waves in September 2023 with her debut single “Way of Life”, 5Leaf quickly established herself in the hip-hop scene. Her music video bittersweet, released in February the following year, surpassed one million views, further solidifying her reputation. That same year, her participation in the ABEMA show ラップスタア amplified her influence in the industry.

With bud, 5Leaf delivers a deeply introspective project, with each track reflecting different chapters of her life—her experiences, joys, and struggles. She describes this album as a time capsule of her emotions, a way to immortalize the present moment through music. Some tracks, initially unplanned, ultimately found their place in the album, showcasing the doubts and battles of an artist in search of truth.

Staying true to her vision, 5Leaf chose not to feature any collaborations, aiming to offer a raw, authentic project that fully represents her universe. bud is the pure expression of her journey, her unwavering dreams, and the goals she has set for herself. An uncompromising album, bud is a labor of love where 5Leaf pours her heart and energy into delivering her artistic truth. More than just a music release, it is a personal manifesto and a key milestone in the rapper’s evolution.

"bud" by 5Leaf

Artist: 5Leaf / Album: bud / Release Date: 2025.02.11

1. Grab a Dream
2. Way of Life
3. Destruction
4. GO
5. Werewolf
6. If I were a man
7. 3AM
8. NO RULES
9. bittersweet
10. dreamin…