Lantern Turns

An innovative fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and contemporary hip hop. Lantern Turns features ten tracks where taiko drums, koto, shakuhachi, and biwa meet heavy 808 bass and trap rhythms. Female rappers navigate syncopated beats across styles ranging from energetic celebration tracks to introspective underground productions. From the driving pulse of Heat Rising to the ceremonial floating of Last Light Lasting, each song layers Japanese instrumentation with modern production techniques. This project explores the intersection of heritage and innovation, creating a sonic landscape where ancient sounds meet contemporary rhythm.