You see the title—you see what we reacting to. In this video I jump into XG’s “WOKE UP” official music video, and I was actually excited going in because it’s lining up with their first world tour, “The First Howl.” I’d been seeing the clips all over Instagram—fits, visuals, the whole vibe—so I had to stop what I was doing and run it. I also mention the single being available to purchase, and if you’re outside Japan (especially in America), you already know: keep an eye on shipping and duties. My biggest takeaway? They came way different than I expected—in the best way. This felt like an onslaught rap record: bars coming out like artillery, heavy energy, and a beat that shows a different strength from what people try to box them into. I talk about the visuals feeling like a shoutout to the ALPHAZ/followers with the headpieces, and how the “First Howl” theme ties right into the wolf imagery and the tour rollout (great marketing, honestly). Lyrically, I love the empowerment messaging—“take me as I am,” don’t compare me, don’t put me in a box—plus specific moments like “you can call me Harvey but I’m not your Barbie,” and Cocona shaving her head on camera. Bottom line: this song is a banger, and it makes me even more curious how big this tour is about to get.