Ouroboros Front Cover

Ouroboros

SXICIDE RYUSEI

Track List

  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music
  • Play music

Release Date: 2025/06/07

※ Preview may take some time.
※ Preview is not available for songs under copyright collective.

Structural beauty that transcends the boundaries of Japanese rap.
"Music as story" is here, now.

SXICIDE RYUSEI's fourth album, "Ouroboros,"
is what might be called a "listening movie" that pushes the structural beauty and narrative of Japanese rap to the limits.

At the center of the story is an old friend who blossomed as a talented young man but died under mysterious circumstances.
The work intertwines the perspectives of the old friend's past and downfall,
as well as the protagonist who pursues the truth behind his death.
The English title track is clearly from the perspective of the old friend, while the kanji title track is from the perspective of the protagonist.
The sound images also switch each time,
creating a sense of a rupture in the timeline for the listener.

The work depicts a lyrical mystery where memory and sound intertwine.

Artist Profile

  • SXICIDE RYUSEI

    SXICIDE RYUSEI is a rapper and producer hailing from Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. His music transcends genre boundaries a quality underpinned by his vast breadth of knowledge and features lyrics rich in deep, narrative storytelling. With every track self-produced, he crafts a one of a kind world, leading some to describe his work as films for the ears. His fourth album, Ouroboros, stands as the definitive expression of his artistry. Told from the dual perspectives of a deceased friend and the protagonist seeking the truth behind that death, it has been hailed by many as a pinnacle of Japanese hip-hop. He is also highly regarded for his live performances; the staging he designs goes beyond the scope of a typical concert, evoking the atmosphere of a theatrical play or musical. Furthermore, his creative reach is extensive: he works as a mix and mastering engineer and provides artistic direction for young rappers within his home prefecture.

    Artist page

    SXICIDE RYUSEIの他のリリース