"Just Smoked it, I Didn't Know" (sample2), crafted by the highly skilled Toronto-based COSMIC JD (HYPNOTIC MINDSCAPES), who has a strong following in Japan too, seduces with gritty MC chops, RAW drums and languid pad phrases. "Odyzer" (sample3) by label boss FELIPE VALENZUELA and DANI CASARANO brings electronic drum funk/boogie vibes. "Bassmod" (sample1), a collaboration with MATIAS PUENTES, is also recommended for its blend of immersive ambient and '80s Euro stabs — engaging with current trends yet sounding like nothing else. Highly recommended! (Original Japanese text by Akie)