"Happy Life" is a song recorded by Japanese singers Mika Nakashima and Salyu. It was released as an exclusively digital single by Sony Music Associated Records on May 12, 2017.[1] It was co-written by Takeshi Kobayashi and Yuko Ando and composed, arranged and produced by Kobayashi.[2] The song was subsequently included as a B-side on the single "A or B".[3] "Happy Life" was used in Tokyo Metro's televised commercial campaign Find My Tokyo, starring actress Satomi Ishihara.[2]

"Happy Life"
Single by Mika Nakashima and Salyu
Released	May 12, 2017 (2017-05-12)
Genre	Pop
Length	3:42
Label	Sony Music Associated Records
Songwriter(s)	Takeshi Kobayashi Yuko Ando
Producer(s)	Takeshi Kobayashi
Mika Nakashima singles chronology
"Koi o Suru" (2017) "Happy Life" (2017) "A or B" (2017)
Salyu singles chronology
"What a Wonderful World" (2016) "Happy Life" (2017)
Audio sample
"Happy Life" file help

Composition

Kobayashi wrote the song with an image in mind of a woman working in the urban area of Tokyo.[2] Salyu was invited to be a featured artist on the song because Kobayashi wanted the song to represent friendship among women; he thought having two unique voices rather than one would better symbolize this theme.[2] Yuko Ando also co-wrote the lyrics to "Happy Life", adding a third female creative voice to the mix.[2]

Critical reception

"Happy Life" was praised for the "peaceful quality" of the song.[4] CDJournal critics also praised the combination of Nakashima and Salyu's voices, describing it as a duet that leaves you "basking in the afterglow".[4]

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