TOWA TEI debuted as a member of Deee-Lite, the globally renowned unit that defined the early '90s, and has continued making music ever since. Following "LP," his 10th original album released in 2021, comes "EAR CANDY!", the advance single from "TOUCH," his 12th solo album due September 6. Featuring guest vocals from Ikuko Harada of clammbon and a rap from Kan Takagi, Side A's "EAR CANDY" (sample1) is colorful, funky and cute — a slow-mo, Flying Lizards "Sex Machine"-style replicant JB vibe wrapped in top-shelf hip-hop forever-and-future goodness. Side B's "MUSE," a short loungey ambient piece, is elegant and beautiful. Collage artwork by the artist himself. First press limited edition on clear vinyl, 7-inch. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)