The upcoming release pairs innovative club production with a powerful tribute to confidence, style, and the legacy of gyaru culture
Manila, Philippines – YUKIPOYO, known for her work as a model and TV personality in Japan, has released “Te-Te Gyaru” across all major music platforms worldwide.
The track will also feature a special remix, featuring rising Filipino rapper Zae, which is slated to premiere sometime soon.
Fast-rising Pinay rapper Zae
Cross-border collab
Zae has built a solid reputation in Philippine hip-hop as one of the most exciting newcomers, racking up more than 580,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Her collaboration with Pinoy rap titan Hev Abi, “SUBOMOTO REMIX,” has earned a nomination for Hip-Hop Song of the Year at the first Filipino Music Awards in 2025.
Both artists are currently in Manila to shoot the music video for YUKIPOYO’s “Te-Te Gyaru (feat. Zae) [Tagalog ver.],” which will accompany the release of the remix once it comes out.
“Te-Te Gyaru” – out this Friday
“Te-Te Gyaru,” the original version of the track, is produced by XLII, a Tokyo-based producer who has previously worked with MINMI, Yayoi Daimon, Watson, Akko Gorilla, Reichi, and other heavy-hitters in the Japanese dance/urban/pop music scene.
Brimming with bizarre sonic textures, jittery beats, percussive grunts, and YUKIPOYO’s commanding rap performance, “Te-Te Gyaru” captures the artist at her most confident. On the upbeat bop, the half-Filipina, half-Japanese pop star asserts herself not only as a fashion-forward tastemaker but also as a multifaceted artist unafraid to challenge expectations through both style and sound.
Japanese producer XLII on deck
Ahead of the release, preview clips of the song have already pulled in a combined 4 million views on TikTok and 1.52 million views on Instagram. Her latest visual recently picked up 92,000 likes on X almost as soon as it went live, showing just how much attention is already building around YUKIPOYO and a gal culture that keeps evolving in the Reiwa era.
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“Te-Te Gyaru” :: https://yukipoyo.lnk.to/TeTeGyaru
About YUKIPOYO
Born in 1996 and raised in Kanagawa, Japan, Yukipoyo first gained recognition as a model for the Japanese fashion magazine egg. She later appeared in Season 1 of The Bachelor Japan, where her distinctive personality attracted attention beyond Japan and led to an appearance in the U.S. Bachelor franchise.
After returning to Japan, she became a popular presence on Japanese variety television. Today, she continues to work across a wide range of entertainment fields, including television and acting.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poyo_ngy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poyo_ngy.15
X (Twitter): https://x.com/poyo_ngy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TV-dg4em
About Zae
Born out of the heat of Quezon City in the Philippines, Zae is a rapper bringing sharp lyrics and emotional storytelling to the scene as a bold new presence in hip-hop.
With a fearless, unfiltered attitude and a genre-blurring sound, Zae is helping lead a new wave that pushes past the boundaries of Filipino hip-hop. As her fanbase continues to grow, she has become one of the most talked-about names in the Philippine music scene right now.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaezacarias
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zaexx
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zaezacarias
X (Twitter): https://x.com/zaetan_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zae.111
About XLII
Based in Japan, the artist and producer has earned global acclaim for his sophisticated, cutting-edge sound. As a prominent independent artist, he has performed in over 20 countries, captivating audiences at major festivals and clubs across Europe and Asia, including prominent stages like ULTRA JAPAN and ULTRA KOREA.
In 2017, he expanded his creative footprint into music production. His prowess gained significant cinematic recognition in 2021 when he contributed music to the UK feature film People Just Do Nothing. Following this success, in 2022, he composed the original score for the world’s first-ever theatrical stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
His global influence continued to soar in 2024. He was invited as a guest speaker at the world’s largest music merchandising trade show, the NAMM SHOW 2024 in Los Angeles. In March of the same year, he made his second consecutive appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas, where he produced the highly anticipated showcase for Carpetman and joined him on stage for four performances. This collaboration led him to produce Carpetman’s two-track EP, Struggling by myself, which generated massive buzz worldwide. Back in Japan, he produced Ken Miyake’s track “Superstar,” which became a viral sensation on TikTok. He also made waves with his official remix of Watson’s “Dou Kana? feat. Anarchy” and contributed to Noritake Kinashi’s album.
In 2025, his versatility was on full display as he took charge of the music production for LDH’s new dance crew, [LDH SCREEAM], and released the high-powered collaboration track “BACKITUP” featuring Yayoi Daimon, Jenn Morel, and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer. He further expanded his creative horizons by handling the music and sound design for the exclusive Nike x Nigo collaboration project. Additionally, his energetic ongoing collaboration series with Reichi has garnered millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, cementing his status as a cross-generational trendsetter.
Official website: https://xliimusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xliimusic
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