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Produced by SO-SO, the new single "Bass Ninja" features two of the Japanese scene's most authentic rappers, ACE COOL and Red Eye.
Built around the heavy, razor-sharp bass sound that has become SO-SO's signature, the track reinterprets a "Ninja" motif through the lens of modern bass music and hip-hop.
The production features a striking interplay of floor-shaking low ends and high-tension rhythms, maintaining an overwhelming presence within a stripped-back, minimalist arrangement.
In terms of the rap performances, the synergy between Red Eye's raw, persuasive lyricism and ACE COOL's sharp, sophisticated flow is particularly noteworthy, adding profound depth and aggression to the track.
This high-dimensional fusion of bass music and Japanese rap, true electronic, hip-hop is a feat only possible for an artist like SO-SO, who has spent his career transcending the boundaries of genres and scenes. It is obvious that the final product goes beyond being a mere club track, leaving a lasting impression through a pure listening experience.
"Bass Ninja" stands as a testament to SO-SO's evolution as a producer and a fierce intersection of ACE COOL and Red Eye's unique identities, making it a singular work that radiates a distinct presence in the current scene. The music video was released on the same day as the track.
SO-SO is a human beatboxer, music producer, and DJ known for creating dance music tracks exclusively using his beatbox sounds. His signature track, [SO-SO Exercise], is just one of many releases that showcase his innovative style. He made history in 2019 as the first Japanese artist to compete in the Grand Beatbox Battle and reached the Top 4 - a groundbreaking achievement. He also won world championships in the Tag Loopstation category in 2021 and the Crew category in 2023. In 2023, a track he produced for Hey! Say! JUMP topped the Billboard Japan Charts. And he has also collaborated with major Japanese companies such as JT and NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live, contributing original compositions for various projects. As a DJ, he delivered a standout performance at GMO SONIC 2025, one of Japan's premier music festivals.His growing international presence is also marked by opening acts for globally acclaimed DJs such as G Jones, Ray Volpe, and Chase & Status during their Japan tours.
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