We Japanese are very, very proud of YOYOKA !!! I really do hope she'll be blessed with getting huge achievement as an artist. I look forward to facing excellent opportunities of the collaboration between YOYOKA and famous and talented musicians. Anyway, I assure YOYOKA will develop her own sense and technique day by day. WISH HER GREAT SUCCESS !!!
Yoyoka is one of the best drummers in the world, even though she is still learning. She is not just a drummer, but a musician. She listens to not just the beats, but the tone of the instruments. I am looking forward to her incorporating even more percussion instruments into her musical vocabulary. Wishing all the best to her and her family. 👋
@P.G.1966 Жыл бұрын
The family are Ambassadors of Music..Good Will..International Friendship..and so much more. Embrace..Enjoy. Pass on their good will to self and others. Happy...Happy...Happy. The family is blessed to have you in their Orbit. Music=Life.
@douglasgeorge6186 Жыл бұрын
For her age she probably is the best in the world.
@Richard.Cabeza Жыл бұрын
I’ve been following Yoyoka’s drummer for 4 years. I’ve learned to truly appreciate what it takes to be a drummer at her level and this is backed up by some top musicians and drum instructors. Hey, just watch a couple of her KZbin videos. She rocks and can play some complicated songs. IMO…Excellent drummer and I’m happy she’s in the US. Perfect place for her to pursue her love of music and I look forward to watching her evolution. She’s got very cool parents that support her along this journey and brother Shido is a diamond in the rough. Welcome Yoyoka, enjoy this journey and enjoy being a kid too.
have been following her for 4 years now so heart warming to see her smile and enjoying that amazing gift she has and at the same time, never stop working or practising! we love you yoyo
@gameboy2284 ай бұрын
Yoyoka is a phenomenal tallent - she is a treasure and my favorite young musician. I believe that she could be one of the top 50 drummers in the world at 13 years old.
@山田耕作-l8l11 ай бұрын
すごいなー日本人❤
@kamalsh61232 жыл бұрын
Her parents taking such a major decision for their daughter's sake is what strong families are made of.
@garyslone89202 жыл бұрын
Best wishes to you and your family Yo! Thanks for sharing!
@ajadrew2 жыл бұрын
Wishing all of you Soma Family all the best in America!
@seijetakahashi16752 жыл бұрын
凄い 親がここまでやるのも凄い
@雑賀海山2 жыл бұрын
ジャンケンジョニーと対談してた子じゃん! この歳でこれだけできるってめちゃめちゃすごいな!
@steveanthrop84752 жыл бұрын
Love following along with the family story. Glad to see that Yoyoka is becoming one of the students and not just a celebrity. There is plenty of time for that later, for now, enjoy your experience of growing up.
@Glen.Black.2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I don't think she is all that comfortable being treated like a celebrity anyway. She wants to be in the mix.
@tapsX3 Жыл бұрын
I just love this girl. She's so humble and full of talent. Good luck to you, YOYOKA and all of your family.
@ranncesama2 жыл бұрын
親ガチャ大当たりの最高の例。本人も楽しそうだしこれはどこまでも伸びますわ
@is27982 жыл бұрын
よよかちゃん、色々と苦労あるかもしれないけど若いうちにね!頑張ってください❤
@eldergeektromeo98682 жыл бұрын
Yoyoka's parents are and continue to play such a huge role in her success, their influence cannot be understated! Plus, Yoyoka is such an excellent musician! Love to her and her parents!
@marksharman80292 жыл бұрын
Settling in nicely. Very happy to see how Yoyoka is being well received.
@chrisburke7646 Жыл бұрын
That was great we're so glad you're here in the US
@TI-hy3xp Жыл бұрын
恵まれていないと発揮されきれない才能もあるんだよね。応援してます。
@tamanderson59752 жыл бұрын
My heart is with you all. I have watched you since covid started, undeniable talent.👍
@Richard.Cabeza2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched and listened to probably every YT video Yoyoka has put out and they are excellent. Ive come to truly appreciate drumming because of her and the reaction videos. I’ve also read the comments and I can tell you 99.99% of them say that Yoyoka is an excellent drummer, musician AND a cool person. I’m so happy she has seen her dream come true and made it to the US. It looks like she has found a cool school and already warmed the hearts of her classmates. I look forward to watching her evolve into what will certainly be a great drummer and musician. It should also be said that she has the coolest parents. Show them what you can do Yoyoka. Maybe design your own line of drumsticks. Hahaha.
@chrisegbertky2 жыл бұрын
From your mouth to Vic Firth's ear
@Glen.Black.2 жыл бұрын
Based on your comment I have the solution. She needs to be involved somehow in replanting trees she uses so many drumsticks. Either that or buy a forest and charge admission to visit the "YOYOKA Woods Nature Conservancy". Cost of admission is $10 (One Pair of Drumsticks).
@P.G.1966 Жыл бұрын
And the great part is...When she catapults into another stratosphere...You can say...I knew her when.
@Glen.Black. Жыл бұрын
@@P.G.1966 Better than that! Her and her family have stayed with me a couple of times in Las Vegas. I got to watch her practice, attended "The Ocean" recording with Ellen, watched her live at the Japanese Festival, Attended the Silk Sonic concert with her, got to sit next to her, and because I was with her, we got to go back stage and meet Anderson.Paak (cool guy, very nice to us). Definitely one of the coolest things that has happened to me in my life! Now my life is complete! LOL
@Richard.Cabeza Жыл бұрын
@@Glen.Black. Drum sticks cost $10? WOW. IDNK. Maybe some type of genetic hybrid tree with titanium strength wood? Then she'll be shredding drum heads. lol
@leephom54992 жыл бұрын
Yoyoka don't ever stop reaching for your dreams.
@Glen.Black.2 жыл бұрын
Seems like she accomplishes "One of her dreams" almost weekly now, right! She has big dreams, and unlike most of us, they are ALL within her reach. She will probably need to adjust her time frame on playing at the Super Bowl though. In her mind she had that scheduled for this year. Might take a bit longer, but IT WILL happen!
@StamfordBridge Жыл бұрын
To most easily understand Yoyoka's natural genius, you have to know John Bonham well, understand how this greatest rock drummer ever is considered impossible to fully imitate, and then see Yoyoka playing Bonham's music perfectly with seemingly no effort. This is what makes musicians' jaws drop when she plays.
@marciashiraishi5891 Жыл бұрын
That's why people started saying that Yoyoka is Bonham reincarnated
@donsurlylyte Жыл бұрын
she has an incredible combination of power and understanding.
She has that same look in her eyes as Shohei Ohtani has....it's a rare look of one in a billion natural talent grounded in the inner-confidence of the samurai.
@juanitafurtado8805 Жыл бұрын
Love Yoyoka -- her talent is beyond amazing! I hope to see her play in person someday. Thank you to her parents and friends for supporting her Yoyoka is loved by more people than she knows.
Love this girl - one of the best young musicians on the planet
@user-madmad2 жыл бұрын
めちゃくちゃ大人びてる
@annapavlakis76262 жыл бұрын
I got a little teary-eyed watching this! ❤
@chrisegbertky2 жыл бұрын
You're not alone!
@Zigaboomusiczig2 жыл бұрын
same here
@scottbayliss34972 жыл бұрын
I'm not going to deny the tears flowed freely watching this one 😊......whats crazy for me now that the Soma's are living in Oakland......I live just 20 minutes away now 🤙🏼
@Zigaboomusiczig2 жыл бұрын
@@scottbayliss3497 say hi to them!
@Glen.Black.2 жыл бұрын
Little? I get that way every time I watch her. I had the pleasure of meeting her and spending time with her (and the family). She is just as special as she appears!
Her parents are truly amazing. A lot of talented children here (I live in Japan) simply aren't given the chances they deserve. She's really lucky to have parents who support her. I'm really surprised the whole family moved to the US, though, and not just Yoyoka.
The family is wonderful. They get the award for dropping everything to nurture her gift
@kazsaaan2 жыл бұрын
素晴らしい特集!ぜひシリーズ化してほしいです yoyokaさんにはお金の心配しないで容赦なくやりたいようにやってほしいし 両親の負担には行政、法人問わづお力添えがあるように願っています🙏 We Need Yoyoka💎🥁
@bogdankepa5719 ай бұрын
❤ From Poland
@kdevinturner8778 Жыл бұрын
That little brother and her will have a special bond. It may take a while, but it will be there. Forever.
@dant.11602 жыл бұрын
Happy ! Happy ! Happy Birthday !!✌😁
@Alpha_72272 жыл бұрын
Fantastic parents to allow her to flourish.
@takashi1966813 Жыл бұрын
小学校低学年の時に、もうツェッペリンのロバートプラントがたまげるほどの存在だったからな。
@umiy3 Жыл бұрын
眼光が鋭く男前になってきたね!😊😊😊
@DrGIzmoBRad2 жыл бұрын
Yoyoka's own "Sparklings" solo sounds like it's own genre - not surprisingly she is conceptualizing her own path. Much success to you as time moves forward.
@alexmiller77212 жыл бұрын
Yep. Not so much "Sparkling" as "Blindingly good!"
@michaelneville29152 жыл бұрын
Please take care in the US, come home soon.
@kdevinturner8778 Жыл бұрын
Yoyoka gives me chills of joy every time I watch and listen to her play musik. "Good Times, Bad Times" cover by Led Zeppelin when she was age 8 hooked me. Something really inspiring and great is coming from her. I cannot wait to hear and listen to it. Arigato Yoyoka.
@mbarrett99 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy that Yoyoka is able to pursue her dream.