BES & ISSUGI “Purple Ability” CD

The second joint album "Purple Ability" by BES, a rapper also known for his work as SCARS/SWANKY SWIPE, and ISSUGI, a rapper from MONJU/SICK TEAM, whose latest album "GEMZ" is also a hot topic, will be released by DOGEAR RECORDS! SCARS STICKY from , Mr.PUG and Senninsho from MONJU will be participating!

◆ Also known for his work as SWANKY SWIPE/SCARS, he has released classic works such as SCARS' "THE ALBUM" (2006), SWANKY SWIPE's "Bunks Marmalade" (2006), and his first solo album "REBUILD" (2008). BES is a rapper who has established himself as popular and highly acclaimed in recent years, and has been active not only as a solo artist but also as part of the revived SCARS.

◆ He is affiliated with DOGEAR RECORDS, a label that has been releasing a wide variety of music, mainly from domestic hip-hop artists, from Tokyo since 2006. He has released a huge amount of music as a member of MONJU/SICK TEAM and as a solo artist. ISSUGI is a rapper who has been creating a lot of buzz with the release of his latest album, "GEMZ," which incorporates a band sound.

◆ The two long-time friends, with their outstanding skills and a long history of collaborations, joined forces and released their joint album "VIRIDIAN SHOOT" in 2018, which was one of the best albums of the year. They have been highly praised all over the world, including being selected as one of the top 100 artists in the world, and have embarked on a live tour of 15 cities. Their second joint album, "Purple Ability," has already been released!

◆ Guest appearances include STICKY from SCARS, Mr.PUG from MONJU, and Senninsho! The producers include GWOP, a NY producer who is known for his work on DITC, and has collaborated with ISSUGI on several occasions. In addition to SULLIVAN, DJ SCRATCH NICE, GRADIS NICE, 16FLIP and others who participated in "VIRIDIAN SHOOT", there will also be Bay Area producers DJ FRESH and DOGEAR, who have collaborated with many artists such as Freddie Gibbs and Currency. ENDRUN, who is also known for his releases, and FITZ AMBRO$E, who will be meeting both BES and ISSUGI for the first time, will be taking part! The chemical reaction between BES & ISSUGI is always 200% HIPHOP.

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