PSYCHIC FEVER's JIMMY & WEESA are making their mark.

As part of PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, JIMMY & WEESA have captivated audiences across the globe since their debut in 2022, but this time, the duo is striking out on their own. Marking their first time working together as a pair, JIMMY & WEESA are set to push boundaries and explore their musical sensibilities with their first single, 'Perfect.'

In this interview with Bandwagon, the duo talks about making music together, recording stories, and their idea of 'Perfect.'

You have a new single called ‘Perfect.’ Tell us more about the song.

JIMMY: This song is a double meaning of the French word "parfait," meaning "perfect," and "parfait," meaning "sweet.” It is a love song about a person who has the perfect image and is as sweet as desserts. The music video and artwork also incorporate an image of a parfait, which I think is a symbolic point of this single.

WEESA: We have been working together for a long time on music production, and now it has finally taken shape. We created this song imagining that it would be a song that as many people as possible could enjoy singing and dancing along with, even if they are from different countries or speak different languages.

I think this is the best work I could have done with so many wonderful people working on it.

Any interesting stories from when you were recording the track?

JIMMY: We created this song amidst a very busy schedule, so we barely had time to record the song. Of course, we had made a tentative recording beforehand, and the content and practice were perfect. But on the day of recording, time was tight, and while keeping track of the time, I was always tense about doing the next take and having to work on a tight schedule. We were recording as if we were on a time attack.

WEESA: The melody line is in the middle of the range, so it was difficult for me to put more emotion into the song, so I had to rework it many times.

The Japanese part of the song may not be understood by fans around the world, but I put a lot of emotion into the song so that it can be conveyed properly as much as possible.

You worked with frequent PSYCHIC FEVER collaborators, ELIONE and Nvmbrrr, for this song. What was this experience like working with them for your own song?

JIMMY: I was used to recording with WEESA, as I always do it with just the two of us, thinking about lyricism and flow. But this time, for the first time, we invited ELIONE and Nvmbrr for a studio session with a total of four people, which was very exciting. Various ideas kept bubbling up, and I kept asking myself, "How about this? How about this lyric here?” We were creating the music from scratch with great vigor and enthusiasm.

WEESA: I am very grateful to all the people who have helped me so many times, and I can play cool songs with peace of mind knowing that you are all there for me. I really learned a lot from them during this production, and it was a great learning experience. I would love to continue to work with them and learn from them in the future.

You’re part of PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE. How does it feel to work together as a duo this time?

JIMMY: Since this is the first song to be released by just the two of us, we kept the image and texture of each other's voices that we usually use in PSYCHIC FEVER's music. In addition, we were conscious of creating a song that would be fresh and great to be listened to on repeat for both regular listeners and newcomers to our music. We also made the lyrics longer so that listeners can enjoy my voice and WEESA's voice!

WEESA: I have been writing songs since before I became a member of PSYCHIC FEVER, and I have always wanted to write and release my own songs.

During the period of my training in Thailand, I lived together with JIMMY, and we worked together for a long time on a song, and finally, we were able to deliver a song to everyone. I am really happy that we were able to make it happen this way.

How does that compare to working with each other in the group? Has anything changed with your dynamic after working together as a pair?

JIMMY: When we work as a group, we are very conscious of the fact that the seven of us are supposed to attract people, so we often work while thinking about who should stand out and who should take a step back.

To use an analogy, in soccer, who carries the ball, who raises the centre ring, and who shoots? But this time, since we are a duo, I felt that the song would be less appealing if neither of us put a punch to it, so we were like rivals in a good sense, and if WEESA recorded a good take, I had to deliver something better than that or I would lose. In that sense, I was able to work with a great sense of ambition.

WEESA: We have been writing songs together for a long time, so it is not so different from the way we have been working together. I think it has broadened the scope of our activities.

How would you describe a…

... perfect day?

JIMMY: I get up early in the morning and read magazines slowly with a cup of coffee. Then, I would go out for lunch with friends and make music or rehearse with gusto from the time I finished until late at night. It would be perfect if I could go to bed full with a sense of accomplishment.

WEESA: Listen to music in the morning. Go out shopping around 11:00 and have a nice meal. Watch a movie. Recording at night.

That’s a perfect day.

... perfect song?

JIMMY: What I like is a song that makes me feel energized and empowered when I listen to it! There are songs with many different themes, but I think songs that turn negativity into positivity are perfect.

WEESA: I would have to say our song 'Perfect.' It is a song that everyone can sing, and I hope many people will listen to it.

... perfect performance?

JIMMY: I think it’s a performance that makes you want to see it again and again. For example, a performance that makes you want to go to his/her solo show after seeing it by chance at a festival. I think it would be perfect if I could give a performance that grabs the audience's attention, even if it is only for five minutes or one song.

WEESA: I believe that a performance that both the audience and myself enjoy with no regrets is perfect.