YOSHIMARL — the beatmaker in Crackpotz and one of the "Backroom Boys," the buzzed-about crew of DJs, MCs and graphic writers centered around MADS and Coe-La-Canth that's building props nationwide from its Osaka base — drops a limited-edition bootleg EP laying a cappellas over his own beats! With flips of things like Lee Fields' "My World," he works from soul samples old and new, pulling out the tastiest parts for melancholy melodic loops, assembling beats with a thick, deep groove, and chopping vocals — every one a high-quality, gritty beat showing a poise and taste that belies his youth. His sensibility also comes through in the sharp, soulful a cappella choices that fit the beats perfectly. Like YOSHIMARL, the Backroom Boys all do what they love together while each holding down a distinct identity and staying active in all sorts of places — this is a calling card of a record we hope reaches everyone who doesn't know them yet. Looking forward to their future releases and moves!