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The rap trio Dos Monos, who restarted their second phase of activity as a "band" last year, has released "Pearl," the first single from their new EP, marking their first release in a year. The track, over five minutes long, showcases the progressive beats with each of the three members delivering distinct MC styles. The track was produced by Zo Zhit, with contributions from saxophonist Kei Matsumaru and drummer Kazuya Oi, who support the second phase of Dos Monos. The mix engineer is the legendary The Anticipation Illicit Tsuboi, who has worked on most of Dos Monos' previous tracks, while the mastering was handled by Matt Colton, known for his work with Arca and Aphex Twin.
In May, they will release the EPs, which includes this track, and embark on their first domestic tour, "Tour D," starting with a solo show at Tokyo's Spotify O-EAST, their biggest venue to date, and covering three locations.

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Apple Music • Tokyo Highway • 25 Apr 2025 Spotify • Edge! • 23 Apr 2025 Spotify • Best New Music: DIGLE SOUND • 4 May 2025 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 23 Apr 2025 Spotify • Alt J-Hip Hop • 24 Apr 2025 Apple Music • New Music Daily • 25 Apr 2025 Spotify • Pluto Selection（Biweekly） • 30 Apr 2025 Spotify • AVYSS • 29 Apr 2025 Spotify • Monday Spin • 28 Apr 2025 Spotify • New Music Wednesday • 23 Apr 2025

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  • Dos Monos

    Zo Zhit, TaiTan, and Botsu aka NGS are a hip-hop trio known for their experimental sound and high-energy live performances. They have gained enthusiastic support from various scenes both in Japan and abroad. In 2018, they announced a contract with LA label Deathbomb Arc, and released their debut album "Dos City" in March 2019. Since then, they have established a firm position in the Japanese music scene through their performances at various events and festivals, as well as through their self-produced event "Theater D," which is held irregularly at live houses, clubs, movie theaters, and online. The trio's collaborations are not limited to the music industry, as they have also worked with Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Minister of Digital, and Yasutaka Tsutsui, a giant in the world of Japanese literature. They have also collaborated with Ryohei Kamide, a producer of HardBoiled Gourmet Report, to produce the experimental late-night TV show "Futa," which was accompanied by an album called "Larderello." Their single "ŌBO" was used as the opening theme song for "HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents DOCUMENTAL Season10," among other achievements. In addition, the trio has crossed genres and collaborated with artists such as UK rock band "black midi" and US hip-hop group "Injury Reserve". They have recently successfully completed a European tour with black midi in October 2022, solidifying their position as an outlier in the global hip-hop scene that is currently gaining attention.

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