With her silky vocals and superb songwriting, Hollie Cook continues to be loved not only by lovers of the genre but also by fans of soul, R&B, and pop. Her track production—which elegantly weaves in basslines and effects reminiscent of the UK sound system culture—along with her DUB releases, has earned her such a deep understanding of reggae that she has captured the hearts of DJs and won them over from the very beginning. The title “Queen of Lovers Rock,” which she has long been hailed with, seems to fit her perfectly now more than ever. x301C;DJs alike, and the title “Queen of Lovers Rock”—which she has been hailed with since early in her career—seems to fit her better than ever. For this studio album, she brought in The General Roots Band—a talented UK reggae band that has long backed her live and contributed to her songs—as co-producers, resulting in a reggae-pop album that fully brings out Hollie’s charm. Opening with “Shy Girl” (sample 1)—a sweet, melancholic track that strikes a chord right from the intro, blending lovers rock and pop in perfect harmony—the album continues with the bouncy organ and guitar of “Holding On” (sample 2), the smoky, romantic “Night Night,” rooted in roots reggae and featuring legendary DJ Horseman, and a stylish 12-track lineup that concludes with a cover of the soul classic “We Share Love” (sample 3) by Skip Mahoney and the Casuals. Be sure to check out the tracks listed below. Highly recommended! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)