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Rapper Lil taro boy, who is pioneering unexplored territories in the Japanese rap scene, has released his 3rd EP ""Traveling"".
This work marks Lil taro boy's first collaboration, featuring the up-and-coming rapper hamma, who has performed at the Ringo Music Festival for two consecutive years, and the R&B singer/rapper 84, who also works as Laid-back. The jacket design is handled by Yuta Mushiaki, known for his work in the ""New Tokyo"" music video and various apparel advertisements. Mixing and mastering were done by Lil taro boy himself.
As the title ""Traveling"" suggests, the EP is filled with Lil taro boy's signature expressions that evoke various landscapes. On the day of its digital release, the music video for the track ""SUBARA"" will be premiered on Lil taro boy's YouTube channel at 7 p.m. Additionally, at the end of the month, Lil taro boy will host a release party under his own party brand ""HOPES"" at Solfa in Nakameguro.
Be sure to pay attention to Lil taro boy's lyrics, which are both easily accessible and uniquely vibrant, as he embarks on a journey transcending genres with his sound.
Tokyo-based rapper Lil taro boy began creating music during the era when SoundCloud rappers were leaving a major mark on the scene, launching his career under the "Lil" moniker like many of his peers. His lyrics, while straightforward and easy to follow, are crafted with a sense of depth, staying rooted in everyday reality while remaining approachable. This balance has earned him resonance not only among hip-hop fans but also across a wider audience. He released his first EP Jikan Geijutsu in 2021, followed by To me in 2023 and Traveling in 2024. Since 2023, he has been hosting the Hip Hop / Bass Music party HOPES at Nakameguro Solfa.