Hideyuki Kurokuma is a singer-songwriter born on January 18, 1989, in Saitama Prefecture. He began his music career in earnest while studying in the Department of Film and Physical Expression at Rikkyo University’s School of Contemporary Psychology. He performed live primarily in Tokyo, both as a singer-pianist and with a band, and held his first solo concert in 2012. In 2013, he appeared as the opening act for SPEEDSTAR RECORDS’ 20th-anniversary concert, and in June 2013, he made his major-label debut with the mini-album *instant fantasy* . On November 20, 2013, he released his first single “Paradise” , drawing attention for his delicate vocals and lyrical worldview. In 2014, she released her first full-length album *YELLOW OCHER* . Produced by Kei Kono, the album was highly praised for its expressive quality, centered around piano and vocals. Subsequently, in September 2014, she announced a hiatus from her music career. In November 2023, she resumed her activities for the first time in about 10 years and released the digital single “HOPE” , produced by Masaya Matsumuro. Since then, she has continued to release new songs such as “Selfish” and “Tears” , and continues her musical career as an artist under FRIENDSHIP.