XG’s JURIN ASAYA Makes her Solo Debut With new Single, “PS118 (Feat. Rapsody)”

Rosa Gulliver
Nov 18, 2025
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | November 18, 2025

XG’s JURIN ASAYA Makes her Solo Debut With new Single, “PS118 (Feat. Rapsody)”

JURIN ASAYA, leader of trailblazing girl group XG officially makes her solo debut today with the release of “PS118 (feat. Rapsody).”

“PS118 (feat. Rapsody)” reflects JURIN ASAYA’s artistic evolution, capturing her sense of identity as she navigates a boundless universe of her own making. The track delivers sharp, precise lyricism layered over hard-hitting hip-hop production, symbolising her journey toward self-definition, one that remains steadfast and unswayed by outside perspectives.

The single features Rapsody, the Grammy Award-winning rapper from North Carolina known for her lyrical realism and mastery rooted in old-school hip-hop. The pairing highlights the strength of both artists, merging their distinct voices into a collaboration that resonates across genres and cultures.

The music video for “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)” follows JURIN ASAYA as she steps into her solo identity against a stark, late-night city backdrop. Moving through empty streets, JURIN delivers her verses with a focused, unshaken presence. Rapsody appears throughout the visual with equal force, her performance cutting in as the two exchange bars and briefly cross paths. Shot with a stripped-back, grounded aesthetic, the video highlights a different side of JURIN: natural, understated, and assured. The final moment, lit by the glow of a UFO over the city, signals a shift toward the next chapter in her artistic journey.

“I was so impressed with her lyrical dexterity and performance,” says Rapsody. “Especially for English not being her first language, she soared! The bars were immaculate and garner respect. Jurin walked the walk of a true emcee on that record and it was a joy to share the mic with her. The fans can look forward to real raps, wordplay, and bars. No fluff, all force of the Jedi. Enjoy!”

“I’m truly excited to release my first solo single, ‘PS118,’” says JURIN ASAYA. “For me, it’s a song about exploring and expanding my own universe. Through this project, Rapsody and I deeply resonated with each other’s journeys of exploration. It felt as if we were flying through space together, and it was pure fun! I hope listeners can feel that voyage through the words and flow of the song.”

As the first-ever solo release by an XG member, and the group’s first official featuring collaboration, “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)” opens a new chapter for XGALX’s creative universe while preserving the core of X-POP. It introduces a rawer, more grounded hip-hop expression from JURIN ASAYA without losing the unique identity that defines XG’s global presence.

The release follows a landmark year for XG, who recently performed at Coachella 2025 as the only Japanese act on the line-up, closing the Sahara Stage to widespread acclaim. The group also announced their first full-length album, THE CORE - 核, set for release on January 23, 2026, and their upcoming second world tour, 'XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE,' kicking off in February 2026.

About XG

XG is a 7-member hip-hop/R&B-inspired girl group formed by XGALX consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. The group name "XG" represents "Xtraordinary Girls," empowering people from various backgrounds worldwide through their boundary-breaking style of music and performance. Since their March 2022 debut with the single "Tippy Toes," they have achieved numerous global milestones, including becoming the first Japanese artists to reach No. 1 on Billboard's "Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter" weekly chart and the first Japanese girl group to grace the cover of Billboard magazine. Their 2nd Mini Album AWE, released in November 2024, marked their first entry on the Billboard 200 albums chart. In 2024-2025, they embarked on their first world tour, "XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The First HOWL,'" performing 47 shows across 35 cities in 18 countries and regions, culminating with the Tokyo Dome performance on May 14, 2025. In April 2025, they were the only Japanese artists to perform at Coachella, where they closed the Sahara stage and received acclaim from numerous domestic and international media outlets.