“Paisa Querida” (sample 1) is a high-quality deep house track that fuses a sentimentally surging melodic phrase with the driving force of a Chicago-style acid bassline. I’m completely captivated by the charming lead melody on “J I C C T Q M” (sample 3), which features light and lively percussive drumming. And then there’s the remix “Live Your Life” (sample 2), where Detroit heavyweight OMAR S refines the sound and drops R&B vocals, unleashing his signature style. From the timbres to the basslines, every detail of this work shines with a deep reverence for Chicago and Detroit. (Original Japanese text by Akie)