MIYAVI's high-energy, start-stop rock is carried along by rapid finger-slapping and thrilling melodic shifts. The Osaka-born artist started off with theatrical visual kei, but soon embarked on a solo career that turbocharges big hooks with electrifying riffs and shout-out-loud vocals. He taps into that pulsing current whether performing with rock group S.K.I.N., embracing upbeat hip-hop, or crafting shamisen-backed pop. Songs like “What's My Name” and “Strong” exemplify the intricate plucking, sudden tempo changes, and immediacy that give MIYAVI creations their global appeal.