Foundation

- Foundation - is the first joint album by Hokkaido's most important rapper YAS I AM, who released his second album - REBORN - in 2022 and the Hip Hop classic EP - NORTHERN BLUES - from WDsounds in 2024, and Arts The Foundation, a beat-making unit based in Sapporo.

Features include Ryuto Kasahara, one of the most notable singer-songwriters in the R&B and soul music world from Sapporo, guitarist KODAI THE MONK, who has performed live with legendary rapper Big Joe and reggae artist MAD KOH, and saxophone player Hiroshi from Sapporo's ska band beat sunset.

The album features heavy beats that incorporate the essence of soul and jazz, straight and positive lyrics, and one-of-a-kind rap, creating the highest level of music and rap album.