Jovette Rivera Explained

Jovette Rivera (born November 26, 1982) is an American multi-platinum selling music producer and composer, and co-founder of Royal Kingdom Music. Working with top major artists in Asia since 2007, he has had numerous number-ones on the music charts in Japan.

Jovette writes music primarily for singers, television, video games, and commercials.He wrote and produced the 2018 theme song for the INAC Kobe Soccer League "We Are" performed by H5, and the 2008 theme song for the Niigata "Albirex", another national Japanese soccer team.[1]

Original songs (released)

ArtistSong (Title)LabelCreditOriginal Release
KAT-TUNEUPHORIAJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangementSeptember 2021
Yuichi Nakamaruchange your mindJohnny's Entertainment, JapanMusic, ArrangerSeptember 2020
KAT-TUNDiamond SkyJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyricsJuly 2019
KAT-TUNMoonLightJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, ComposerJuly 2018
KAT-TUNWorld's End.Johnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJuly 2018
H5WE AREHM Entertainment, JapanComposer, Lyricist, Arranger2018
Sexy ZoneEasy Come! Easy GoEasy Love!Johnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerFebruary 2016
KAT-TUNDead or AliveJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJanuary 2015
Kis-My-Ft2Deep your voiceJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerMarch 2012
Jin AkanishiYellow GoldJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerMay 2011
Jin AkanishiOowahJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerMay 2011
Lee Joon-giFiery EyesIMX, Korea, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJanuary 2010
KAT-TUNMOONJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerApril 2009
Uchi HirokiAll The WayJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerDecember 2009
Wada AkikoEien Ga Mieru BashoTeichiku Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerMay 2008
Ya-Ya-YahBABY BABEJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerSeptember 2007
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Select discography (CDs, DVDs, performances and television shows)

Single / Album / DVDArtist(s)LabelRole/CreditDateChart#
Spring Paradise ~Crush The Frontline~HiHi JetsJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, Arranger [Overture BGM]December 22, 2022-
PACHI-SLOT "TEKKEN" Series Vocal TracksJovette RiveraBandai Namco Entertainment, JapanSinger「Black Blood Destiny」November 7, 2022-
HONEY LIVE TOUR 2022KAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerNovember 2, 2022
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Follow Your Dream [Sint-Truidense V.V. Sponsor Song]Jovette RiveraNishitan Clinic, JapanSinger, LyricistJune 20, 2022-
Hadaka no Shounen 2021HiHi Jets & BishounenJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, Arranger [Dance BGM Section]April 28, 2022-
HoneyKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerMarch 29, 2022
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
    #1 iTunes Japan Album Chart
15TH ANNIVERSARY LIVEKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerNovember 24, 2021
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
We Just Go Hard feat. AK-69 / EUPHORIAKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerSeptember 8, 2021
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Single Chart
RoarKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerMarch 10, 2021
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Single Chart
Hey! SayJUMP LIVE TOUR 2019-2020 PARADEHey! Say! JUMPJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, Arranger [Dance BGM Section]August 5, 2020
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Hadaka no ShounenHiHi Jets & BishounenJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, Arranger「Yellow Gold」July 13, 2020-
DanKira!Music CollectionJovette RiveraKonami Digital Entertainment, JapanSinger, Lyricist「Risky Business」June 10, 2020
  1. 31 Oricon Japan Album Chart
OUR BESTJin AkanishiGo Good Records, JapanComposer, ArrangerApril 22, 2020
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2019 IGNITEKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyricsApril 8, 2020
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
IGNITEKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyricsJuly 31, 2019
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
RainKazuya KamenashiJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerMay 15, 2019
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Single Chart
KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2018 CASTKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerApril 17, 2019
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Yuri!on ConcertJovette Riveraavex Pictures Inc., JapanSinger「Intoxicated」「History Maker」February 15, 2019
  1. 4 Oricon Japan Album Chart
CASTKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJuly 18, 2018
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
JIN AKANISHI LIVE 2017 in YOYOGI ~Résumé~ DVDJin AkanishiGo Good Records, JapanComposer, ArrangerSeptember 6, 2017
  1. 3 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Oh! Suketora! Yuri! on ICEJovette Riveraavex Pictures Inc., JapanSinger「Intoxicated」December 21, 2016
  1. 3 Oricon Japan Album Chart
Rejet Sound Collection vol.3 「MY LINK」Jovette RiveraRejet, JapanSinger「Escape Into The Night」November 23, 2016-
Welcome to Sexy Zone Tour [DVD/BD]Sexy ZoneJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerSeptember 7, 2016
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR "10Ks!"KAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerAugust 17, 2016
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST “10Ks!”KAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerMarch 22, 2016
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
Welcome to Sexy ZoneSexy ZoneJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerFebruary 24, 2016
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
KAT-TUN LIVE 2015 “quarter" in TOKYO DOMEKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerOctober 14, 2015
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Rejet Sound Collection vol.2 「LOVE GEYSER」Jovette RiveraRejet, JapanSinger「Night Shade」September 30, 2015-
JOKER GAMEKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanMain Theme Lyrics, Composer, ArrangerAugust 12, 2015
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Movie DVD Chart
"JINDEPENDENCE" Tour 2014 DVDJin AkanishiGo Good Records, JapanComposer, ArrangerAugust 12, 2015
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2014 come HereKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerApril 22, 2015
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Dead or AliveKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJanuary 21, 2015
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Single Chart
KAT-TUN Countdown Live 2013 DVDKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerMay 14, 2014
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
My DearLee Joon-giIMX, JapanLyrics, ComposerJanuary 9, 2014
  1. 1 Oricon Album Chart
My DearLee Joon-giIMX, Korea,Lyrics, ComposerDecember 11, 2013-
JAPONICANA TOUR 2012 IN USA DVDJin AkanishiWARNER MUSIC, JapanComposer, ArrangerSeptember 25, 2013
  1. 2 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
JG Time With You... In JapanLee Joon-giIMX, Korea, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerMay 28, 2013-
SEXY ZONE ARENA CONCERT 2012SEXY ZONEPONY CANYON, JapanComposerAugust 15, 2012
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Reunion JG - Return of the King DVDLee Joon-giIMX, Korea, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerApril 17, 2012-
SHE! HERHER!Kis-My-Ft2Johnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerMarch 21, 2012
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Single Chart
JAPONICANAJin AkanishiWARNER MUSIC, JapanComposer, ArrangerMarch 7, 2012
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
    #2 iTunes Dance Chart
    #10 Billboard Dance Chart
Yellow Gold Tour 3011 DVDJin AkanishiWARNER MUSIC, JapanComposer, ArrangerMay 4, 2011
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
J-Style - 1st Japan AlbumLee Joon-giSONY, JapanLyrics, Composer, ArrangerJanuary 27, 2010-
Break the Records Live DVDKAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerDecember 16, 2009
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Playzone 2009 DVDUchi Hiroki and Question?Johnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerDecember 2, 2009
  1. 1 Oricon Japan DVD Chart
Break The Records ~by you and for you~KAT-TUNJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposerApril 29, 2009
  1. 1 Oricon Japan Album Chart
Wadaya(わだ家)Wada AkikoTeichiku Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerApril 23, 2008-
Takizawa Enbujo 2007Ya-Ya-YahJohnny's Entertainment, JapanComposer, ArrangerJuly 18, 2007-
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Television, game and commercial songs (released)

Song (Title)Company (TV Show/Game)RoleRelease
FORSAKEN (Biohazard)Biohazard Village Pachislot, JapanSinger, LyricsJanuary 2024
Follow Your Dream (Sint-Truidense V.V.)Nishitani Clinic, JapanSinger, LyricsJune 2022
Thank You (TV Ending Theme)Eigo de Asobo, JapanSingerFebruary 2021
Rare Drop☆KOI☆KOI! (English ver.) (PSO2)Phantasy Star Online 2, WorldwideRapper, MC Voice Acting (as Ichitaro Ai)August 2020
FIREPROOF (Biohazard)Biohazard Into The Panic Pachislot, JapanSinger, LyricsNovember 2018
Devil Moon (Devil May Cry 4)Devil May Cry 4 Pachinko, JapanSinger, LyricsAugust 2018
Hold Me Down (Street Fighter V)Street Fighter V Pachislot Edition, JapanSingerJuly 2018
Buddy Funny Days (Anime) Ending ThemeFuture Card BuddyFight ACE, WorldwideEnglish lyricsJune 2018
Gift from The Fight!(Anime) Ending ThemeCardfight!! Vanguard, WorldwideSinger, English lyricsMay 2018
Black Blood Destiny (Tekken 3rd)Tekken 7, WorldwideSingerJune 2017
EXODUS (Anime Drama Game)Criminale! X, JapanSingerOctober 2016
Escape into the Night (Anime Drama Game)Criminale! F, JapanSingerOctober 2015
Buddy Lights (Anime) Ending ThemeFuture Card BuddyFight 100, WorldwideSinger, English lyricsApril 2015
Luminize (Anime) Opening ThemeFuture Card Buddyfight 100, WorldwideEnglish LyricsApril 2015
NIGHTSHADE (Anime Drama Game)Criminale!, JapanSingerAugust 2014
Your Pain is not My Pain (Pachinko Slot)Virtua Fighter Pachislot, JapanSinger, LyricsAugust 2014
Black Blood Destiny (Pachinko Slot)Tekken 3rd, JapanSingerJuly 2014
VICTORY (Anime) Opening ThemeB-Daman Crossfire, USASingerSeptember 2013
HOPE (Anime) Ending ThemeB-Daman Crossfire, USASingerSeptember 2013
Janbo Souhounten (CM)Janbo Souhounten, JapanComposer, Singer, Arranger2009
Eien Ga Mieru Basho (TV Show Opening Theme)Gokinjo no Soko Jikara, JapanComposer, Arranger2008
ENDLESS (CM)Vana H. Water Co., JapanComposer2007
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Acting / voice acting

Title (TV Show/Game)Company, RegionRoleRelease / On Air
Tekken 8 (PS5, XBOX, PC)Bandai Namco, JapanVarious Character VAJan 26, 2024
Battle Spirits Saga (Online Tutorial)Bandai Namco, JapanTutorial VANov 23, 2022
Bandai Namco "Fun For All" (TVCM)Bandai Namco, JapanNarration VA2022
Studysapuri (TVCM)スタディサプリ, JapanActor2021
Rare Drop Koi Koi Phantasy Star Online 2SEGA, WorldwideCharacter VAAugust 2020
Line Brown Farm (Mobile Game, IOS, Android)LINE Corporation, WorldwideVarious Characters2017
Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi 世界一難しい恋 (TV Drama)Nippon TV, JapanJack ジャックMay 11, 2016
Pokkén Tournament (Video Game, Wii U)Nintendo, WorldwideNicholasMarch 18, 2016
Honda Presentation VideoHonda, JapanNarrator-
Sony Vaio Tutorial GuideSONY, JapanNarrator-

Video game remixes (released)

GameOriginal Song TitleRemix Song TitleOriginal Composer CreditAlbum Title (if applicable)Release
Seiken Densetsu 3Angel's Fear (Main Melody)The Fearless AngelHiroki KikutaSeiken Densetsu 3: Songs of Light and DarknessOct. 1, 2018
Seiken Densetsu 3Can You Fly Sister?Sora no NeechanHiroki KikutaSeiken Densetsu 3: Songs of Light and DarknessOct. 1, 2018
Final Fantasy IXMelodies of LifeThe Final MelodyNobuo Uematsu, Shirō HamaguchiFinal Fantasy IX: World's ApartSept. 9, 2015
Final Fantasy VITerraThe 6th KingdomNobuo UematsuFinal Fantasy VI: Balance and RuinJuly 1, 2013
Wild ArmsTo the End of the Wilderness ~To a New Journey~The Eternal JourneyMichiko NarukeWild Arms: ARMed and DANGerousDec. 20 2012
Final Fantasy VIICid's ThemeThe CrossroadsNobuo UematsuSept. 14 2007
The Silence of the DaylightSimon's SymphonyKenichi Matsubara, S. Terashima-March 5, 2003
Wild ArmsCourageDové L'Amore' Michiko Naruke-Nov. 13 2002
Wizards & WarriorsTitleKono Sekai DeDavid Wise-Sept. 30 2002
Final Fantasy VITerraEres des PointsNobuo Uematsu-Aug. 24 2002
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jovette Rivera. Jovetterivera.weebly.com. 27 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Johnny's net. Johnnys-net.jp. 27 December 2020.
  3. Web site: TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT(テイチクエンタテインメント). Teichiku.co.jp. 27 December 2020.
  4. Web site: OverClocked ReMix: Video Game Music Community. Ocremix.org. 27 December 2020.