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'''''Same Thing''''' ({{IPA|ja|seꜜːmɯ ɕiꜜŋgɯ}}) is the debut [[extended play]] (EP) by Japanese singer-songwriter and musician [[Gen Hoshino]], released by [[Speedstar Records]] on October 14, 2019. Hoshino's first collaborative work, it includes features from British [[indie pop]] band [[Superorganism (band)|Superorganism]], Japanese rapper {{ill|Punpee|ja|PUNPEE}}, and English musician [[Tom Misch]]. The EP was developed after the
Hoshino wanted to focus on music in a pure sense, disconnected from sales, and found the recording process reminiscent of when he began writing music in middle school. It was initially envisioned as a [[mixtape]] release, but this plan was changed due to Hoshino believing the mixtape culture would be difficult to promote in Japan. He shares writing and production credits with Superorganism, Punpee, Rascal, and Misch. ''Same Thing'' covers themes of [[solidarity]] and features bass-focused [[arrangement]] similar to the Western music scene. The track listing includes the indie pop title track with Superorganism featuring English lyrics, the [[Japanese rap]] song "Sarashi-mono" sung by Hoshino in conversation-like verses with Punpee, and "Ain't Nobody Know" featuring Misch, where Misch composed the beat and Hoshino wrote the melody to create a track that puts distance between their styles. Hoshino wrote the fourth and final track "Watashi" alone, featuring only his vocals and [[acoustic guitar]].
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Throughout 2019, Hoshino attempted to connect with new people, such as by releasing his discography for [[Streaming (music)|streaming]] and opening an [[Instagram]] account in August, writing in his first post in both Japanese and English: "I'm going to start a lot of things starting from today. In order to meet, connect with, and have fun with the people I love and people I haven't met yet."<ref name="InterviewBillboard"/>{{rp|3}} On October 4, 2019, Hoshino announced his debut extended play ''Same Thing'', describing it as a pastime, challenge, and his "cry as a musician".<ref name="AnnouncementNatalie">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/350179|title=星野源の新作「Same Thing」にPunpeeら参加、Superorganismとのコラボ曲先行配信|trans-title=Punpee and Others Appear on Gen Hoshino's ''Same Thing'', Song with Superorganism Available Early for Streaming|language=ja|website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie.mu]]|date=October 4, 2019|access-date=June 17, 2024|archive-date=June 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617161146/https://natalie.mu/music/news/350179|url-status=live}}</ref> Superorganism and Punpee were unveiled as collaborators on the same day;<ref name="AnnouncementNatalie"/> Misch was not announced until October 13, a day before the EP's release.<ref name="MischSpice">{{cite web|url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/257676|title=星野源の新作EP『Same Thing』にトム・ミッシュがプロデュースで参加|trans-title=Tom Misch Produces on New Gen Hoshino EP ''Same Thing''|language=ja|website={{ill|EPlus (Japanese company){{!}}Spice|ja|イープラス}}|date=October 13, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619192314/https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/257676|url-status=live}}</ref> Hoshino, Superorganism, Punpee and his frequent collaborator Rascal, and Misch are all credited as songwriters and producers on ''Same Thing''.<ref name="Credits"/> In production, Hoshino wished to face music in a pure sense, not focusing on sales and instead putting attention to creating music with friends.<ref name="RockinOn3">{{cite magazine|last=Ogawa|first=Tomohiro|url=https://rockinon.com/news/detail/190597|title=星野源とトム・ミッシュのコラボ曲'Ain't Nobody Know'が内包する秘密の距離感について|trans-title=The Secret Sense of Distance in Gen Hoshino and Tom Misch's "Ain't Nobody Know"|language=ja|magazine=[[Rockin'On Japan]]|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=June 11, 2024|archive-date=June 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611190028/https://rockinon.com/news/detail/190597|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="InterviewBillboard"/>{{rp|2}} He initially recorded using his own money with the intent of releasing the songs as a [[mixtape]]; however, this plan ultimately fell through as Hoshino believed it would be hard to promote the mixtape culture in Japan.<ref name="InterviewBillboard"/>{{rp|2}}
Superorganism was the first collaborator Hoshino recorded with. He recalled to ''[[Billboard Japan]]'' that the process was reminiscent to when he began playing music with friends in middle school, a feeling he said continued into the recording sessions with Punpee and Misch. With Superorganism, they utilized a conference room and brought their own instruments and computers, as well as candy and game consoles to create the feeling of their own room. The lack of focus on sales made Hoshino more comfortable co-writing and producing the songs, unlike his previous work where had felt obligated to take the
== Composition and songs ==
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== Release and promotion ==
Alongside ''Same Thing''{{'s}} announcement on October 4, 2019, the title track was released as a digital [[promotional single]]. It was also announced that the track would be added to international [[online radio]] via the program of New Zealand DJ [[Zane Lowe]] on [[Apple Music]]'s [[Beats 1]].<ref name="AnnouncementNatalie"/> ''Same Thing'', the EP, was released via the [[Victor Entertainment]] label [[Speedstar Records]] on October 14, 2019, as a digital exclusive.<ref name="Speedstar"/> From November to December, Hoshino gave debut performances of "Same Thing" and "Watashi" during a four-show world tour promoting ''Pop Virus''.<ref name="PopVirusTour1">{{cite web|url=https://tower.jp/article/news/2019/11/25/tg005|title=星野源、「Pop Virus World Tour」開幕。ツアー初日の上海公演が大盛況で終了|trans-title=Gen Hoshino Opens Pop Virus World Tour with Shanghai Show|language=ja|publisher=[[Tower Records Japan]]|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619221806/https://tower.jp/article/news/2019/11/25/tg005|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RollingStone2">{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/32684|title=星野源、ワールドツアー千秋楽の台北で「私」をライブ初披露|trans-title=Gen Hoshino Debuts "Watashi" in Taipei During Final Show of World Tour|language=ja|magazine=[[Rolling Stone Japan]]|date=December 15, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619211754/https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/32684|url-status=live}}</ref>
A lyric video to "Sarashi-mono" was uploaded on the day of the EP's release, followed by a similar one for "Ain't Nobody Know" starring actor [[Yutaka Matsushige]] on November 13.<ref name="2LVNatalie">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/351449|title=星野源×Punpeeコラボ曲「さらしもの」リリックビデオ公開|trans-title=Lyric Video Released to Gen Hoshino and Punpee Collaboration Song "Sarashi-mono"|language=ja|website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie.mu]]|date=October 14, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619211756/https://natalie.mu/music/news/351449|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="3LVNatalie">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/355323|title=星野源「Ain't Nobody Know」リリックビデオに松重豊が出演、インスタライブも決定|trans-title=Gen Hoshino Announces Instagram Live and "Ain't Nobody Know" Lyric Video with Yutaka Matsushige|language=ja|website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie.mu]]|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624172331/https://natalie.mu/music/news/355323|url-status=live}}</ref> Music videos were created for all songs; "Same Thing" was shot with Hoshino and Superorganism in Sydney, Australia, and was premiered on October 17, 2019;<ref name="SameThingMV">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/gen-hoshino-same-thing-behind-the-scenes-video-superorganism-watch-8541544/|title=Gen Hoshino Shares 'Same Thing' Behind-the-Scenes Video: Watch|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 30, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619211754/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/gen-hoshino-same-thing-behind-the-scenes-video-superorganism-watch-8541544/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Ain't Nobody Know" was released on January 16, 2020, and composes close-up shots of three couples, with the final scene showing Hoshino meeting actress/model [[Nana Komatsu]] in a coffee shop;<ref name="AintNobodyKnowMV">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/japan-gen-hoshino-aint-nobody-know-music-video-surprise-cameo-nana-komatsu-watch-8548421/|title=Japan’s Gen Hoshino Surprises Fans With 'Ain't Nobody Know' Video Cameo: Watch|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=January 18, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624172448/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/japan-gen-hoshino-aint-nobody-know-music-video-surprise-cameo-nana-komatsu-watch-8548421/|url-status=live}}</ref> released on February 20, "Watashi" features a simple style to match it as the only solo song on the EP, and was recorded entirely in [[plastic film]];<ref name="WatashiMV">{{cite web|url=https://tower.jp/article/news/2020/02/20/tg001|title=星野源、最新EP『Same Thing』より'私'MV公開。映像監督 Pennackyが全編フィルム撮影|trans-title=Music Video to "Watashi" from Gen Hoshino's Newest EP ''Same Thing'', Directed by Pennacky in Plastic Film|language=ja|publisher=[[Tower Records Japan]]|date=February 20, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619221806/https://tower.jp/article/news/2020/02/20/tg001|url-status=live}}</ref> the animated video to "Sarashi-mono" was uploaded on March 18, directed by past collaborator Ryu Okubo using roughly two thousand illustrations of Hoshino and Punpee.<ref name="SarashimonoMV">{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/371781|title=星野源×Punpeeコラボ曲「さらしもの」MV公開、ディレクションはオオクボリュウ|trans-title=Ryu Okubo Directs Music Video to Gen Hoshino and Punpee Collaboration Song "Sarashi-mono"|language=ja|website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie.mu]]|date=March 18, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619211755/https://natalie.mu/music/news/371781|url-status=live}}</ref>
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* Punpee{{snd}} vocals, songwriter, arrangement, producer (2)
* Rascal{{snd}} all other instruments, composition, arrangement, producer (2)
* [[Tom Misch]]{{snd}} all instruments, songwriter, arrangement, producer, recording (
* Kosuke Abe{{snd}} recording (1–3)
* Shojiro Watanabe{{snd}} mixing (2–4); recording (2, 4)
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[[Category:Gen Hoshino EPs]]
[[Category:Japanese-language EPs]]
[[Category:2010s Japanese-language albums]]
[[Category:Speedstar Records EPs]]
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