Pakistan-born prodigy Arij Aftab is set to make their first-ever performance in Japan at Billboard Live Tokyo! Described by UNCUT as “the coolest rock star in the world,” Arij embraces risk and the extraordinary, and now stands at the forefront of creative music. In 2024, they released their fourth solo album, Night Reign, to worldwide acclaim. The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and the single “Raat Ki Rani” was chosen for Best Global Music Performance. Arij’s previous album, Vulture Prince, elevated them to the center of cultural currents, and their name appeared on Barack Obama’s 2021 summer playlist. This album’s success led to a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2022 Grammys and ultimately to winning a Grammy for “Mohabbat.” In recent years, they have delivered electrifying performances at major festivals such as Primavera Sound, Glastonbury, and Coachella. They have also appeared on popular U.S. TV programs The Late Show, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and Later... with Jools Holland. They have been featured by many media outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone. Their distinctive sound—hovering between classical minimalism, new age, electronic trance, and jazz—will make their Japan debut a must-see for all music fans.