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Rap trio Dos Monos, who reinvented themselves as a "band" with their 2023 album "Dos Atomos", return with their new EP "Dos Moons", marking their first release in about a year.

The cover artwork is created by none other than Junji Ito, the legendary horror manga artist behind cult classics like "Tomie" and "Uzumaki", whose chilling style has captivated fans around the world. Lifelong admirers of Ito's comics, the members of Dos Monos personally approached him for this dream collaboration.Each track on the EP was composed from scratch, drawing inspiration directly from the newly illustrated cover. Drummer Kazuya Oi and saxophonist Kei Matsumaru - both key contributors to Dos Monos' current live lineup - also feature as guest musicians.

"Dos Moons" contains four tracks: "Gilda", the lead song that erupts from horror-inspired sound effects into cycles of explosion and collapse; "Pearl" a wildly unconventional metal song previously released as a single; "Lee Merlin", a percussive and chaotic mic relay built over a jagged beat; and "Oz", a track where metallic textures spiral through rapid transformations. Mixing and mastering were both handled by longtime collaborator The Anticipation Illicit Tsuboi, a legendary figure behind the group's sonic identity.

In May, Dos Monos will launch their largest solo show to date at Tokyo's Spotify O-EAST, kicking off their first domestic tour, "Tour D", which will visit three cities across Japan.

Latest Rank In

Dos Moons

Apple Music • Alternative Top Albums • Japan • TOP 18

Latest Playlist In

Gilda

Apple Music • Tokyo Highway Apple Music • New Music Daily Spotify • Alt J-Hip Hop Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) Spotify • Edge! Spotify • AVYSS Spotify • キラキラポップ：ジャパン Spotify • Monday Spin Apple Music • New in Alternative

Oz

Spotify • Pluto Selection（Biweekly）

Past Rank In

Dos Moons

iTunes Store • Alternative TOP ALBUMS • Japan • TOP 1 • 10 May 2025 iTunes Store • All Categories TOP ALBUMS • Japan • TOP 74 • 10 May 2025 Apple Music • All Categories Top Albums • Japan • TOP 80 • 9 May 2025 Apple Music • Alternative Top Albums • Malaysia • TOP 143 • 7 May 2025 Apple Music • Alternative Top Albums • Egypt • TOP 199 • 11 May 2025

Gilda

iTunes Store • Alternative TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 64 • 7 May 2025

Oz

iTunes Store • Alternative TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 63 • 7 May 2025

Past Playlist In

Gilda

Spotify • New Music Wednesday • 7 May 2025

Artist Profile

  • 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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