Litty　アルバム『Get Litty? (Deluxe)』制作エピソード、ラッパーを始めたきっかけ【INSIDE OUT】

Summary of the video (INSIDE OUT: “Littly / Get Litty?” Deluxe production & Ritty’s start)

The video is an interview segment introducing Ritty-chan as the guest to discuss her album “Get Ritty?/Get Litty? (Deluxe)” and her rapid rise as a rapper over the past year and a half.

Daily life & routine

• Ritty describes a very relaxed routine at home: eating, sleeping, sometimes making music, and replying to messages.
• Recently she’s especially looking forward to lunch, often experimenting with cooking and researching “hidden gem” restaurants.
• She gives an example of improving her diet by switching taco rice from ground beef to ground chicken, aiming for healthier results while keeping it delicious.

From office worker/student life to becoming a rapper

• Ritty discusses a major shift from being a student/regular person to becoming a rapper.
• She was in the U.S. attending a program/college track in Santa Monica (or studying there). COVID then pushed her into remote classes, with a tough schedule (classes at night).
• Even after planning to transition into a longer university program, the disruption led her back to Japan.
• She didn’t start rapping right away, but she discovered free beat/hip-hop resources late at night while studying, which sparked her interest in recording herself.
• Using a small mic setup and an iPhone recording workflow, she began testing whether she could make music—not just listen.

How she thinks about rapping and word choice

• Listening to rap taught her a lot about voice, flow, and structure.
• She pays special attention to Japanese lyrics because Japanese words feel “heavy” and resonate with her, so she carefully scrutinizes her word choices.
• She notes that sometimes she grabs lines quickly in freestyle, but at other times she thinks through phrasing more deliberately.

Album sound and producer collaboration

• The deluxe and full album are praised for rich production and careful mixing/mastering.
• Her producer, Lion Melo, is described as very particular about:
  • how Ritty’s vocals are positioned in the mix (bringing them forward and pulling them back),
  • mixing choices that suit her voice as the process progresses.
• For specific tracks (including “Tip Top” discussed), their workflow is portrayed as iterative:
  1. the producer makes beats from scratch,
  2. Ritty/they build licks and flow,
  3. vocal presets are used early,
  4. then they refine based on what sounds best when the producer listens.

Finding her own “voice” (earlier vs later versions)

• Ritty says a major shift in her vocal identity began around an EP release, after which she felt she’d found her “good voice.”
• Looking back at early work surprised her; she felt she used to perform with a more “cutesy/acting” style that felt distant or forced.
• On the deluxe tracks (like “Terrier” and “WhatsApp”), she strongly feels she’s using a more authentic vocal identity—lower/more distinct tone rather than smooth “cute” delivery.

Collaborations & the hip-hop scene

• A collaboration on “Whata” is described as coming from connections through a mutual acquaintance who was good at bridging people.
• Ritty observes that rap culture can be male-dominated, and that it may be easier to connect through studio culture—“let’s make a song together.”
• She describes how featuring choices moved quickly once the right person was suggested, and she sent reference materials (including a photo request) to help match the part.
• She’s impressed by how their verses “interlock,” functioning like a back-and-forth performance that ends with an extra/bonus-like feel.

Music video / performance aesthetics

• Creative ideas for the music video are discussed, including “cutesy” acting moments and voice effects.
• Ritty mentions she may have used or incorporated AI-like voice/girl-voicing concepts suggested during production (framed as something the team proposed).
• On styling: she initially wasn’t fully comfortable with revealing styling, but eventually chose to prioritize wearing clothes she likes. She also felt the song’s hook reflects the message—accept yourself and do it your own way.

Solo live show + learning through performance

• Ritty talks about performing a solo show where the backing was largely instrumental (no live singing layers).
• She was nervous at first because she hadn’t stood on stage much before.
• Over time, she learned that live performance isn’t just delivering music—it’s about enjoying yourself so you can entertain the audience.
• She compares her experience to longer-time artists (like Noki-san’s experience) and acknowledges she still has a lot to learn, especially about vocals on stage.
• She also notes the audience composition (lots of boys) and how costumes and stage energy helped drive the crowd.

More industry/career details (Empire label & independence)

• The video explains how Ritty’s path differs from typical routes (not being “hooked up” by hometown seniors, and not working with a local producer first).
• She joined Empire, described as more flexible than Japan’s major/indie structures, with the artist having more control.
• The discussion frames Empire as an environment where the artist guides direction more than being constrained by traditional label systems.
• Ritty says she wanted to build her career as an independent artist, watch the global world closely, and stay curious rather than waiting for a “textbook” path.
• She became involved with Empire because it felt like a rare opportunity to expand beyond Japan early.

Song-by-song meaning: “Pull Up” and identity themes

• “Pull Up” is framed as a meaningful starting point for her work because it captures multiple emotions.
• She discusses themes about women in hip-hop—how female rappers are often judged differently—and how she wants to express playful sides of hip-hop herself.
• She connects her current self to earlier tracks instead of separating “old vs new,” especially because “Pull Up” and end-of-album tracks shape who she is now.
• On identity, she talks about Japanese phrases/wordplay becoming part of her music for overseas audiences.
  • She realized people outside Japan find Japanese “funny words” or catchphrases charming, so that idea became part of her approach.
• The deluxe edition wasn’t originally planned; it was added after deciding to include summery songs instead of reusing material from another album.
• The deluxe songs are presented as naturally “summer” themed.

Future plans

• Ritty promotes upcoming summer releases and live events:
  • a debut performance at O3,
  • shows in Osaka (July 5) and Chiba (around Aug 15, “Day 2”),
  • plus a teased poolside live concept.
• She also hints she’ll continue appearing on projects and plans to “cause trouble” by creating more bold songs.

Speakers (all identified)

1. Watanabe Ho (host/interviewer)
2. Ritty-chan / Ritty (main guest rapper)