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Sega President Shuji Utsumi Announces Plans to Expand Game Music Access
Sega president Shuji Utsumi, a former president of Warner Music Japan, said Sega’s game‑music catalog is “exceptional” and that only a few companies can match its breadth. He announced plans to make Sega’s music more accessible worldwide through streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Music, including curated playlists, collaborations with other artists and live performances.
Utsumi highlighted Sega’s studio Atlus, which is registered as a single artist on streaming platforms but ranks among the top performers on Spotify, underscoring the popularity of video‑game music. He cited the iconic Yakuza track “Baka Mitai,” noting that fans worldwide sing it at gaming‑related concerts, with audiences from Japan and abroad joining in.
The initiative aims to reach global fans who already enjoy Sega’s soundtracks and to broaden the exposure of the company’s extensive music library.
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Atlus · Baka Mitai · Sega · Sega Ltd. · Shuji Utsumi · Spotify · Warner Music Japan
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Atlus is registered as a single artist on music‑streaming services and ranks near the top on Spotify. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.se · www.gamereactor.nl · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Shuji Utsumi said few companies have a music catalog as fantastic as Sega's. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.se
- [● 10 SOURCES] Fans worldwide sing the Yakuza song “Baka Mitai” at gaming‑related concerts. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.se · www.gamereactor.nl · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Shuji Utsumi previously served as president of Warner Music Japan. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.se · www.gamereactor.nl · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Sega plans to make its game music more accessible through Spotify and Amazon Music. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.se · www.gamereactor.nl · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Utsumi says Sega’s music catalog is exceptional and unmatched by most companies. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fi · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.it · +5 more