I got to chat with the executive producer of the Street Fighter 6 Original Soundtrack, Koyo Sonae. We talked about his musical background, the ongoing legacy of Street Fighter, and various topics related to the music of video games. The SF6 Collector’s Edition Vinyl Set is now available wherever you get your awesome collector’s edition vinyl soundtracks guaranteeing that you will be the coolest music nerd in your whole zip code.
I enjoyed getting to talk with Koyo about his experiences with Japanese video games and film/TV, and the relevance of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary on the aesthetic choices for Street Fighter 6. We also gabbed a bit about other favorite video game soundtracks (Metal Gear Solid V, Nier: Automata, Skyrim, Devil May Cry 5) and my current comic book-influenced music project, 12 Valentines.
A remixed version of the interview which includes a few appropriate background music selections:
The Street Fighter 6 Original Soundtrack is also available on various streaming platforms, including Apple Music. But if you want the special edition vinyl set with the animated slip mat and the art book bigger than your head, get that.