A hopeful song about believing and striving for a peaceful world, the song starts with a sweet message from Yukimi’s son, “you have to believe it for it to come true, it’s right in front of you.” This is the latest offering from her debut album For You out March 28 on Ninja Tune.

“’Peace Reign’ is about not giving up on the dream that this world can be a peaceful place. Believing in hope and a brighter future for the generations to come,” says Yukimi.

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‘Break Me Down’ finds Yukimi showing an incredible display of growth and vulnerability. Co-written with Erik Bodin and Lianne La Havas, the collaboration is Yukimi’s first time writing and creating music with another woman, allowing her to fully express her feminine energy in an unguarded and personal manner. Fittingly, the song’s lyrics see her exploring inner strength during challenging life experiences. It’s a remarkable statement of intent from an artist opening a new phase of their career as a solo artist, but executed with the poise and intuition that comes from years of experience. ‘Break Me Down’ is produced by Little Dragon bandmate Erik Bodin, playing on drums, bass and keys, with support from Lianne La Havas on Guitar.

The single is accompanied by a music video, directed by Fredrik Egerstrand. The video was shot at Hovs Hallar and the same beach where Ingmar Bergman shot scenes for his film ‘The Seventh Seal.’ In the video, Yukimi reenacts the iconic scene with Death and the Knight at the exact position and framing as a tribute to the classic film. The music video was shot on the very last day of summer in the south of Sweden this year in the beautiful light and colours of September.

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