Which 2026 Lollapalooza act released the 2020 breakthrough single “Usseewa”? The answer is Ado.
Ado is a Japanese singer who released “Usseewa” as her debut single on October 23, 2020, shortly before her 18th birthday. Written and produced by Vocaloid creator Syudou, the song became a breakout hit through its aggressive rock-influenced sound and lyrics criticizing social conformity and everyday “common sense.”
The title is a shortened form of the Japanese expression “urusai wa,” roughly meaning “shut up.” That confrontational hook helped make the track especially memorable, but the song was not merely a novelty: it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and Oricon’s digital and streaming charts. Its music video passed 100 million views in 148 days.
A common mix-up is confusing Ado with the song’s writer, Syudou, or with Vocaloid performers. Ado is the vocalist and recording artist; Syudou wrote and produced the track. “Usseewa” later appeared on Ado’s 2022 debut album, Kyōgen.