Rising Artist Saeri Ignites Japan's House Music Scene With 'Watch Your Step' EP

Japanese DJ and producer Saeri makes her House of Hustle debut with the two-track EP, Watch Your Step.

An embodiment of “hitting the ground running,” emerging tech house DJ and producer Saeri sharpened her production skills at Toolroom Academy in 2020 before stepping behind the decks in 2024.

Since then, the Japanese artist has developed a distinct music style that balances deep, melodic energy with groove. That sensibility runs throughout her new EP, Watch Your Step. Rooted in infectious basslines, the two-track project marks the artist’s debut on House of Hustle, a London-based boutique dance music label.

Saeri’s music has landed on respected labels including Toolroom, Factory 93, Rawthentic, and Blaah!, while also making waves across Tokyo’s underground nightlife culture. Gaining support from tastemakers like Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, and Franky Rizardo, her fast-growing career reflects an artist whose passion and focus translate seamlessly from the studio to the dancefloor. And Saeri doesn’t lose sight of that momentum.

Inspired to take Japan’s house music scene worldwide, she leans into deep low end and crisp tech house rhythms across “Talk About You” and the project’s title track. Both singles channel the artist’s forward-moving energy, pairing heavy basslines with four-on-the-floor grooves that feel nothing less than irresistible. They’re sure to make listeners move.

Watch Your Step provides insight into Saeri’s evolving sound at a moment when her profile is rapidly growing. As she continues to gain international support, this EP serves not only as another label debut but as a clear signal that she’s an artist worth watching as she pushes Japan’s house music scene further into the spotlight.

Make sure to stream Watch Your Step on your favorite platform, and follow Saeri on social media to stay updated on new music and upcoming events.