TAMTAM "We Are the Sun!" CD

The newly restructured TAMTAM will release their first album in about two years, "We Are the Sun!" on Wednesday, May 20th! The lead song features Chinza DOPENESS!

After appearing at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL for the second time last year and successfully completing their Canadian tour, the newly restructured TAMTAM has released their first album in about two years, "We Are the Sun!" This is TAMTAM's most ambitious, pop, and danceable work to date, and also features a collaboration with Chinza DOPENESS.

In parallel with his activities with TAMTAM, vocalist Kuro released his first solo work, "JUST SAYING HI" last year. EVISBEATS, Hiroki Kimijima, and Shin Sakiura also participated, and while he has been attracting a lot of attention as a solo artist, such as being selected for J-WAVE's SONAR TRAX and reaching a peak of 8th place on the TOKIO HOT 100, his long-awaited full album as TAMTAM is now being released.

The opening Afro-pop lead song "Worksong! feat. Chinza DOPENESS" is a positive tune that sings of encouragement to oneself and others who feel frustrated every day, regarding "living / daily activities" as "Work". Chinza DOPENESS' lyrics are also brilliant. "Summer Ghost" is their own summer anthem with a motif of their roots in reggae. Although it is a mellow reggae disco, the modern texture with a city flavor is addictive. The album contains 10 songs in total, including the smooth and relaxing "Flamingos", the spiritual jazz-infused "Sun Child", and the party anthem "Neo Utopian", which combine band sounds with dense arrangements and positive and powerful messages.

This work actively incorporates a variety of musical styles, including R&B, reggae, jazz, Afro-beat, and house. A masterpiece filled with fresh brilliance and dope attention to detail has been born!

■Track list