Content overview: “YOSHIKI and Josh Groban Unite for ‘Forever Love (Live)’ — Inside the Collaboration and YOS”. YOSHIKI, the iconic composer, pianist, and leader of X JAPAN, has joined forces with Grammy-nominated vocalist Josh Groban for a new live rendition of ‘Forever Love.’ In an exclusive interview with Billboard JAPAN, YOSHIKI opens up about how the collaboration came to be, revealing the mutual admiration that sparked the project. The track pairs YOSHIKI’s emotive piano with Groban’s soaring tenor, breathing new life into one of X JAPAN’s most beloved ballads. For longtime fans, the release is a poignant reminder of YOSHIKI’s enduring influence on both Japanese and global music scenes.
Beyond the single, YOSHIKI reflects on his decades-long career, the physical toll of performing, and his ongoing pursuit of creative evolution. He discusses the importance of legacy — not just in terms of his own catalog, but in how he hopes to inspire the next generation of artists. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.