It has been announced that Jamaica-based deejay ZENDAMAN will release his new album “Neo Tokiwa” on June 20th (Thursday) through MEDZ MUSIC.
In recent years, he has documented his life in Jamaica.YouTube channel “Zenda Mi Zenda”In 2022, ZENDAMAN made a triumphant return to Japan and held a live concert in 2023.
The album features ARIWA (ASOUND), Jr.SANTA (39-MAN), U the Starr, and other up-and-coming DJs/singers who are making their mark on the album for the first time, with the theme of “same generation.” In addition, Okinawan rapper/producer CHOUJI also participated. All the songs were produced by GACHA (MEDZ MUSIC), and the sessions were recorded in Jamaica.
The album was titled “Neo Tokiwa,” a reference to the reggae crew of the same generation that came together in the late 1990s to dominate the Osaka reggae scene, and was intended as an explosive work that would usher in a new era of Japanese reggae.
In addition, a release concert for this work will be held at SPACE ODD in Daikanyama, Tokyo on Thursday, July 18. Tickets are currently on sale.
A new generation reggae movement that brings much needed positive vibes to modern Japanese society, which continues to evolve even today.
“Love the originality that everyone has.
Let’s move forward without being afraid of the things and ways of life that only we can do.”
Neo Tokiwa Generation artists are conveying this message in their own way and style. And it is only with the support of everyone who listens to their music and shares their feelings that this movement can take shape.
Zendaman and the artists of the Neo Tokiwa generation connected in Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean Sea known as the birthplace of reggae, and this album “Neo Tokiwa” was born. It is said that we live in an age where you can find out anything by searching the Internet, but the energy and vibes you experience live cannot be conveyed through a screen.
He traveled to Jamaica to study and train in the culture, developed his own original style, and brought the reggae vibe to Japan.
Keep your eyes on the album and the Neo Tokiwa movement.
【release information】
ZENDAMAN “Neo Tokiwa”
Release Date: 2024.06.20 (Thu.)
Label: MEDZ MUSIC
Tracklist:
01. Osore Naide ~nuh afraid~ feat. Ariwa, Jr.Santa, U the Starr
02. Wind
03. Cloud feat. Yoppy
04. You, Me and Reggae feat. Tanzi
05. Eyo feat. SOMAJI
06. Dear New Jenna feat. Jr.Santa
07. Skit ~Zenda Mi Zenda~
08. Troublesome Times feat. U the Starr
09. Chu Love feat. CHOUJI (Reggae Remix)
10. Man a Travellin’
11. Forever
12. Proof feat. Jr.Santa
Produced by GACHA MEDZ
Recorded at GACHA MEDZ
Mixed by GACHA MEDZ
Mastered by GACHA MEDZ
Artwork by NSP
【event information】
“Album “Neo Tokiwa” Release Live ZENDAMAN PREMIUM LIVESHOW “Neo Tokiwa””
Date and time: Thursday, July 18, 2024 OPEN 17:00 / START 19:30
Venue: SPACE ODD, Daikanyama, Tokyo
Organizer: MEDZ Co., Ltd.
Planning and production: MEDZ Inc./CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTION
For inquiries, please contact Creativeman Productions at 03-3499-6669.
・Ticket (e+)
Advance sale: May 24th (Fri) 18:00~
General release: June 24th (Mon) 12:00~
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