Singer-songwriter i-COAST dropped a fresh take on "Really Into You" today, the beloved '90s R&B track originally by Around The Way. What sets this cover apart is i-COAST's hands-on approach—they're not just singing over a backing track. They perform the song's most recognizable element themselves: the characteristic riff sampled from the jazz standard "Just the Two of Us."

By playing that signature riff live, i-COAST grounds the arrangement in something organic and tactile. The cover walks an interesting line: it keeps the dreamy, feel-good warmth that made the original so infectious, but layers in a weightier, more edgy groove at its foundation. It's a respectful nod to what worked in the original while putting a distinct sonic fingerprint on it.

i-COAST recorded this version to appeal to both longtime fans of the original and listeners encountering it for the first time. In a statement, they described focusing on capturing the song's infectious energy and '90s R&B character through their own interpretation. The result is described as a track that invites listeners to feel the groove—whether through headphones or experiencing it live.

The cover arrives as i-COAST gears up for their second one-man live show. The concert, titled "2nd Coast ～Green Glow～," happens June 13 at WALL&WALL in Tokyo. The show will feature support from fellow musicians Kazumura, Keiichi Horii, and Yohei Matsuzaki. Tickets are available through Teket.

This release continues i-COAST's pattern of thoughtful musical choices. Earlier this year, they released original material exploring how we navigate contradictory emotions and life's constant changes. The "Really Into You" cover suggests they're equally committed to revisiting songs that shaped them—but always with intention and their own voice at the center.