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This release marks the first collaborative EP from both TOME and DJ KANJI. It includes two tracks that were previously released as singles, "Cash Flow (feat. Deech)" and "Lamborghini (feat. Choppa Capone)." In addition, Ron B, who is actively making a name for himself in TOME's hometown of Chiba, participates in the track "I'm Flexin' (feat. Ron B)."
The EP also features solo tracks by TOME, including "TOME," which expresses his personal identity, and the heartfelt, message-driven "May Everybody Be Happy," which conveys gratitude to those around him.
Attention should also be given to "BREAK OUT," a track co-produced by DJ TASUKI, who represents Tokyo and has been expanding his influence through projects like TOKYO KIDS and City Of Dreams, along with DJ RYO-TA, who is known for his work in THE UNCLE and as a beat producer, and DJ KANJI.
The recording engineer for this project is K LARK a.k.a. KOTA, with DJ FRIP a.k.a. Beatlab handling mixing, and YaStaka as the mastering engineer.
This EP offers a dynamic, powerful hip-hop sound that showcases the collaboration between TOME and DJ KANJI.
TOME is a member of the Chiba-based hip-hop crew 98jams. TOME began rapping with eyden of 98jams, and after honing their rapping skills together, they released their first EP "Enrichment" in 2022. He is a rapper who incorporates his emotions and daily experiences into his lyrics, and his rhythmic flow and straightforward word choice are appealing. In 2024, he demonstrated his signature rap skills against an up-tempo track in "GM (feat. TOME & eyden)" included in DJ KANJI's 1st Full Album "THE VOICE". He is also preparing to release an EP "BREAK OUT" this fall under the double name of DJ KANJI, with whom he has been in contact. TOME is a rapper to watch as he is energetically active in the HipHop scene.
98jams / Ovahead Records