
Yuuki, Yuna, Kana and Mana from CHAI
CHAI are a Japanese rock band. The group consists of four members - Mana, Kana, Yuuki and Yuna.
Role in Gorillaz[]
CHAI provided vocals, drums and keyboards for the track MLS from Gorillaz' seventh studio album Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez. Mana and Kana from CHAI were later guests on the third episode of Song Machine Radio, hosted by Noodle. CHAI made an appearance on Song Machine Live thanks to pre-recorded footage.
Musical Career[]
CHAI formed in Nagoya in 2012. They started releasing singles independently in 2013. The band released their first EP titled Hottaraka Series in August of 2015 and their debut studio album Pink in 2017. They went on many tours in Japan, USA and UK, once as a support act for Superorganism. In February of 2019 CHAI released their second studio album, Punk. CHAI collaborated with Gorillaz on the song MLS from the deluxe version of the album Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez. In May of 2021 they released their third studio album Wink. Over the years the band collaborated with Duran Duran, JPEGMafia, Helsinki Lambda Club and many others.
Discography[]
- Pink (2017)
- Punk (2019)
- Wink (2021)