Music from a genius, delivered by the esteemed 〈MODERN LOVE〉: "Balança e paixão," the official debut from São Paulo musician XAVI, aka XAVISPHONE, has arrived! A childhood spent moving from place to place around the world honed a musical talent that led to a glittering résumé of writing for household-name major artists. But, fed up with the industry, he returned to São Paulo, connected with artists on the ground, and uploaded hit after hit to SoundCloud (over 350 tracks in all), generating serious buzz. This album collects 12 of the most cutting-edge tracks, the ones that best capture his genius. From avant-garde dancehall flavors to kinetic electro-funk and razor-sharp beats marked by modern minimalism. Above all, what defines these tracks is the merciless vocal chopping of São Paulo's outsider young MCs. XAVI's metallic timbres trade blows with the MCs right on the edge, in a design that fills every inch of space. A dimension all its own, covering everything from baile funk to drill to Afro-diaspora sounds. Recommended! (Original Japanese text by Akie)